Facilities Engineering Manager

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves diverse high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our diverse and innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Business Title: Facilities Engineering Manager

Corporate Site Services (CSS) scope is broad and includes maintaining Qorvo sites, offices, labs, and factories as well as onsite services and experiences that help Qorvo employees to stay safe, secure, and productive.  The Facilities Engineering Manager plays a critical role within the overall CSS scope

The Richardson CSS Facilities Engineering Manager is responsible for supporting the Operations and Maintenance team in their efforts to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective facilities systems. The CSS Facilities Engineering Manager will accomplish this by managing a staff of Facilities Engineers, Technicians, and leveraging multiple key contractors for specialized tasks

The Richardson CSS Facilities Engineering Manager will also be responsible for managing system capacity vs demand, system design, capital upgrades/expansions, and technical support of sustaining activities

The role reports directly to the Richardson Corporate Site Services Director

Responsibilities:

• Develop and mentor facilities system engineers and technicians across critical systems.  Critical Systems include DI Water, chillers, boilers, HVAC, electrical, fab cleanroom, process exhaust, process cooling water, process controls, life safety controls, industrial wastewater, and process vacuum
• Direct oversight of Air Liquide teams who supports all chemical, bulk gas, compressed dry air, hazardous waste, and specialty gas systems for the Richardson site
• Strong Focus on achieving Facilities KPI's include Safety (No recordables), Environmental Impacts (Zero), Interruptions to Production (Zero) and meeting cost performance targets
• Suggest and support system changes to improve performance and operational efficiency
• Provide construction and capital project leadership to all facilities projects on the Richardson site
• Support EHS in reporting of facilities metrics; ensure systems compliance to critical Environmental Permits
• Support Operations team in completion of critical tasks between operations, maintenance, controls, and engineering teams utilizing SIPP (Site Incident Prevention Plan) system
• Appraise performance of direct reports and contractors/vendors vs. established expectations/performance criteria.
• Communicate with Fab Operations to schedule any required impacts through Non-Standard work program
• Collaborate with Cross-Site Qorvo Site Services team to share BKM's and learnings
• Apply Lean concepts to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in safety, cost, quality, efficiency, and performance
• Support long-range Facilities Asset Management & Capex Planning
• Support 6S strategy and continuous improvement activities
• Stay current on latest industry trends for maintenance and system performance

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and in Facilities Engineering or equivalent
• 8+ years of related experience in facilities engineering, operations, maintenance or manufacturing

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and experience in 8D/root cause problem solving
• Strong project management skills with ability to multi-task priorities
• Demonstrated supervisory experience
• Motivated, self-directed, and flexible working in a team/collaborative environment
• Excellent communication skills to multiple levels of the organization
• Leadership and influencing skills; drive strong and successful team development
• Experience with CMMS and executing maintenance plans
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control to improve performance
• DI Water System knowledge/experience a plus
• Experience in Semiconductor facilities operations or similar manufacturing environment

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

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