Production Engineering Senior Group Lead (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Production Engineering Senior Group Lead (Semiconductor): Leading multiple engineering teams to optimize factory performance and execute long-term technical direction with an accent on capability building and structured problem solving. Focus on developing industrialization roadmaps, managing resource allocation, and driving organizational change within the production environment.

Location: Wilton, CT, US. Must be legally authorized to access controlled technology under US Export Administration Regulations.

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in developing and manufacturing advanced lithography systems for the semiconductor industry.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor multiple engineering groups, including Technical Leads, Architects, and senior engineers.
• Develop and execute multi-quarter engineering roadmaps to support factory readiness, capacity, and technology transitions.
• Align priorities between Production Engineering, Production, Planning, Quality, and D&E.
• Manage resource allocation and budget discipline to ensure capacity aligns with priority structural initiatives.
• Drive the adoption of structured problem solving and proactive issue resolution within the operational domain.
• Chair data dashboards, utilizing factual analysis to drive operational decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical domain (e.g., mechanical, electrical, optical, chemical, industrial engineering, mechatronics, or physics).
• 10+ years of relevant work experience with a BS, or 8+ years with an MS, in technical environments such as quality or manufacturing engineering.
• 4+ years of experience managing direct or indirect reports.
• Legal authorization to access controlled technology as defined by US Export Administration Regulations.
• Expert-level analytical skills and proven project leadership experience.

Nice to have

• Experience with high-tech manufacturing or complex assembly processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex teams and influence site-level strategies.
• Expertise in capacity planning and technology adoption.
• Experience in change leadership and driving cultural transformation toward proactive problem-solving.

Culture & Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects diversity and inclusion.
• Strong focus on career growth through routine 1:1 meetings and active mentoring.
• Collaborative environment facilitating knowledge exchange between engineering, operations, and program management.
• Reasonable accommodations provided for applicants and employees with disabilities.