Process Engineering Cell Lead / Team Lead - Photolithography - Ipswitch, UK Role Summary: Join our Fab Engineering and Technical Operations teams as a Process Engineering Cell Lead. You'll optimize cleanroom processes for R&D and wafer manufacturing, develop new technologies, and drive the transfer of processes to large-scale manufacturing. Key Responsibilities: Leadership: Lead the Photolithography Team, managing engineers and technicians. Set clear goals, drive performance reviews, and foster team development. Develop and maintain live cell plans with clear timelines and ownership. Cultivate a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Technical Excellence: Drive process development to stay ahead in technology. Oversee day-to-day operations for defined toolsets and direct R&D/manufacturing wafers. Improve manufacturing processes to boost productivity and quality. Utilize SPC, FMEA, and statistical methods to enhance reliability. Document processes and create SOPs. Qualifications: Required: 5 years in Fab Process Engineering/Development. Hands-on photolithography expertise and experience with process/metrology tools. Master’s in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, or a related field. Knowledge of SPC and structured problem-solving. Desired: Team leadership and project management experience. Familiarity with E-Beam Lithography and InP materials. Proficiency in SPC, Six Sigma, and DOE; Green Belt certification is a plus. Personal Attributes: Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently or in a team. Strong problem-solving, communication, and time management skills. Note: Sponsorship could be offered Complete our Compensation and Benefits in Niche Tech Industries Survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6MXGW39 By applying to this role you understand that we may collect your personal data and store and process it on our systems. For more information please see our Privacy Notice https://eu-recruit.com/about-us/privacy-notice/