Assembly Supervisor- Semiconductor

MSR-FSR•Hillsboro, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Mechanical Assembly Supervisor to lead precision mechanical assembly operations within a semiconductor cleanroom manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for overseeing daily production activities, ensuring adherence to quality and contamination-control standards, and driving team performance to meet safety, delivery, and yield objectives. The ideal candidate combines strong leadership skills with technical knowledge of mechanical assembly processes, cleanroom protocols, and semiconductor manufacturing standards.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in mechanical assembly or semiconductor manufacturing
2+ years of supervisory or team lead experience in a production environment
Strong understanding of mechanical assembly processes and technical documentation
Familiarity with semiconductor cleanroom environments, ESD controls, and contamination standards
Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-precision manufacturing setting
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
Experience working in ISO-controlled or highly regulated manufacturing environments
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production tracking tools

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily activities of mechanical assemblers and production staff in a cleanroom environment.
Assign work, monitor workflow, and ensure production schedules are met.
Drive accountability for safety, quality, delivery, and productivity metrics.
Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to team members.
Conduct shift meetings and communicate production priorities and expectations.
Ensure strict adherence to cleanroom gowning procedures, ESD controls, and contamination-control protocols.
Promote and enforce safety standards and safe work practices.
Monitor housekeeping and 5S standards within the cleanroom.
Address safety concerns promptly and escalate issues as necessary.
Ensure assemblies are built according to approved work instructions, drawings, and specifications.
Partner with Operations and Quality Engineering to resolve technical or quality issues.
Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
Monitor in-process quality checks and ensure nonconforming material is properly identified and controlled.
Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as yield, cycle time, throughput, and defect rates.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance team performance.
Support implementation of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Participate in production readiness activities for new product introductions (NPI).
Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain to ensure production readiness and material availability.
Support Engineering Change Order (ECO), and Customer Process Change Request (PCR) implementation and process transitions.
Assist with internal and external audits as required.
Train new employees on assembly procedures, cleanroom standards, and safety requirements.
Develop cross-training plans to build workforce flexibility.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.