Process Engineering Manager

Process Engineering Manager Department: Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: Plymouth

Description Reporting to the Module Engineering Director. This is a new role, created to support growth and scale, leading the development, optimisation, and control of manufacturing processes within our module engineering function.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and qualification of manufacturing processes for module-level technology including Epitaxy, Thin Films, Etch, Photolithography, CMP & Bonding & Coring & Test. Provide leadership and coordination for Technical Process Leads, who have a dotted-line reporting relationship into this role, ensuring alignment on process standards, priorities, and execution, foster a collaborative approach across modules and lead best in class process engineering. Support fab expansion activities, including capacity ramp and line readiness & installation and commissioning of new equipment. Partner with supply chain and equipment vendors on tool selection, procurement, installation, and qualification. Drive continuous improvement and structured problem solving across processes, using data-driven approaches to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and deliver sustained performance improvements. Contribute to organisational development across the module, supporting team design, capability growth, and effective reporting of operational and engineering performance. Train and develop engineers and technicians. Support process transfer from R&D to production. Own process performance in production, ensuring stability and repeatability. Troubleshoot process-related issues and implement corrective actions. Work closely with manufacturing teams to resolve line issues and minimise downtime. Collaborate with equipment engineering on tool selection, setup, and qualification. Ensure processes are aligned with equipment capability and constraints. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.