External Manufacturing Operations (backend Engineering)

AMD AMD · Semiconductors · Singapore · Engineering

This role is in External Manufacturing Operations (Backend Engineering) at AMD, focusing on supplier engagement for program management, new product introduction, manufacturing readiness, process improvement, and supplier governance. It involves driving continuous improvement, issue resolution, change management, and developing project schedules with external manufacturing partners and internal stakeholders. The role also requires driving predictable outcomes with manufacturing data analytics and implementing supplier governance frameworks. While AI is mentioned in the company's mission and as a tool in preferred experience, the core responsibilities are in traditional manufacturing operations and supplier management within the semiconductor industry.

What you'd actually do

  1. Drive supplier engagement on continuous manufacturing & process improvement, quality initiatives and new capabilities ahead of need.
  2. Plan and drive for New Product Introduction activities and Ramp Up readiness with external manufacturing partners and AMD internal stakeholders.
  3. Drive material suppliers on issue resolution and issue prevention.
  4. Plan and execute change management from internal or external parties.
  5. Work cross-functionally to develop project schedules, budgets, technical deliverables and monitor progress to ensure goals are met.

Skills

Required

  • Excellent cross-functional project management skills
  • Conflict management skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Good executive presentation & communication skills
  • Strong leadership

Nice to have

  • Strong knowledge in Semiconductor Backend Materials
  • HVM supplier management or Manufacturing experience in TIM material & related package interaction
  • Working experience in Backend Semiconductor
  • Track record of supplier management with manufacturing excellence
  • Strong analytics skill to support decision making
  • Familiar with tools (AI-coding, JMP, Power BI, failure analysis knowledge, package reliability knowledge)
  • Familiar with industry standard (ESD, Jedec, ISO/IATF 16949)