Produce Line Management III (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Location: Santa Clara, California, United States. Onsite role with approximately 10% travel; relocation is not eligible.

Salary: $124,000–$171,000 annually, plus benefits and potential bonus and stock awards.

Company

hirify.global develops materials science and engineering solutions and equipment used in semiconductor chips and advanced displays, including technologies supporting AI and next-generation semiconductor commercialization.

What you will do

• Assess component obsolescence projects using technical, supply chain, business, inventory, demand, shipment, and material-availability data.
• Develop and execute lifecycle strategies, component roadmaps, replacement-part plans, alternate-supplier strategies, redesigns, qualifications, and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Define qualification scope, resources, milestones, readiness reviews, material transitions, cut-in plans, and post-implementation monitoring.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Quality, Safety, Component Engineering, Field Support, Materials, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing.
• Manage common-module and product roadmaps while aligning lifecycle, cost, supply, serviceability, pricing, and product requirements.
• Resolve supplier, quality, capacity, reliability, cost, customer-impact, and supply-continuity risks through data-driven decisions.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge and practical experience in product lifecycle analysis, Product Change Notification, component obsolescence management, and supply chain management.
• Experience in project or program management, including cross-functional planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment, associated systems, components, and their impact on equipment performance.
• Strong understanding of bill of materials structures, component relationships, product configurations, change impacts, qualification requirements, and lifecycle risks.
• Experience with component engineering and lifecycle-management tools such as Silicon Expert or equivalent platforms; working knowledge of SAP, ERP, and/or PLM systems.
• Working knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Actions, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis.
• Strong technical foundation in electrical, mechanical, materials engineering, or a related discipline.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus, lead without direct authority, solve complex problems, evaluate risks and trade-offs, and drive timely decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with strong analytical, organizational, prioritization, multitasking, communication, and negotiation skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Regular employee position with a supportive environment focused on learning, development, and career growth.
• Comprehensive employee benefits supporting health, wellbeing, and professional development.
• Potential eligibility for bonus compensation and stock awards, as applicable.
• Work includes approximately 10% travel.