Snap Inc (https://www.snap.com/en-US/) is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat (https://www.snapchat.com/) , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio (https://ar.snap.com/lens-studio) , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles (https://www.spectacles.com/) .

Snap Inc. (https://www.snap.com/en-US/) is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat (https://www.snapchat.com/) , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio (https://ar.snap.com/lens-studio) , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and it’s AR glasses, Spectacles (https://www.spectacles.com/) .

Snap Lab is home to our hardware products with a world-class research & development team. We are focused on pushing the boundaries of what a camera can be, specifically overlaying computing on the real world. Next Generation Spectacles are our first pair of glasses that bring augmented reality to life.

We’re looking for a Production Manager to lead our optical component production team.

Job Responsibilities (“What you’ll do:”)

• Establish a team and capability for the production of optical components within a world class, state of the art cleanroom manufacturing facility

• Manage the manufacturing processes, systems, procedures and resources to achieve the business objectives and growth plan of Snap.

• Generate and communicate production schedules and commit through the manufacturing facility to achieve output deliverables in line with departmental objectives and agreed upon production plan

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of Production Engineers, Technicians and Operators as well as lead Fab and Equipment maintenance.

• Manage and ensure efficient use of manufacturing resources, materials and equipment

• Responsible for material flow from IQC to OQC.

• Monitor production performance (quality, cost, safety and delivery) and take necessary action if issue arises that may affect production plan

• Ensure robust handover of processes and equipment to production

• Provide accurate information with respect to all production related issues

• Identify and address resource bottlenecks to production needs

• Analyse manufacturing information through the use of MES, MMS & SPC systems and implement any required actions to ensure targets are achieved

• Establish, monitor and improve production metrics

• Promote quality awareness; actively pursue continuous improvement with regards to cycle time reduction programs, lean manufacturing, OEE, yield improvement, productivity, efficiency and quality

• Supervise production staff working in the clean room

• Maintain a consistent and fair approach to all production personnel

• Develop and train personnel appropriately in line with the needs of the business

• Ensure business policies, procedures, standard operating procedures and health & safety regu lations are developed and adhered to within the manufacturing facility

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience in a dynamic NPI manufacturing environment

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a high attention to detail

• Strong ability to explain benefits to stakeholders, to gain acceptance of any change by giving relevant information, analyses, and making sound and confident recommendations

• Understanding of the MRL/TRL process and ability to drive improvements to the maturity of these

• Familiar with MES type systems, ideally experience implementing one.

• Knowledge of troubleshooting guides, OCAPs, working documentation, safety

• Proven experience of working in a hi-tech manufacturing environment

• Supervisory experience within a multi-shift environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Relevant Manufacturing or Engineering degree

• 5+ years of experience working in a Production/NPI environment at a semiconductor, technology or consumer goods company

• Management experience in a semiconductor fabrication or assembly of either electronic or optical components

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience of establishing new cleanroom facilities and manufacturing teams from concept through to production readiness

• Class 5 or 6 cleanroom environment working experience

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If you are not based in the same location(s) listed for this role and are open to relocation, we encourage you to apply to take advantage of our generous relocation policy.

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At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

Our Benefits (http://careers.snap.com/benefits) : Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

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