Wolfspeed

Backend Operations Director

Wolfspeed  •  Malaysia (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

  • Develop and execute outsourced manufacturing strategies with key assembly and test partners, including capacity planning, production footprint optimization, and long-term operational roadmap development.
  • Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield, cycle time, quality, and overall manufacturing performance across discrete and module products.
  • Lead commercial and cost management activities, including pricing negotiations, pricing roadmap development, and site-related cost optimization initiatives.
  • Manage new product introduction (NPI), technology transfer, and manufacturing development projects, ensuring successful implementation and operational readiness.
  • Define and maintain packaging, test, and manufacturing technology roadmaps, aligning supplier capabilities with business growth and product requirements.
  • Oversee supply chain and sourcing initiatives, including out-of-China manufacturing strategies, part number setup, qualification, and production readiness activities.
  • Support compliance, audit, and governance requirements, ensuring adherence to production standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations.
  • Serve as the primary operational interface with external manufacturing partners, driving cross-functional collaboration, issue resolution, best-practice sharing, and support for strategic TDI-related initiatives as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must have experience in semiconductor manufacturing, OSAT management, backend operations, or supply chain leadership.
  • Strong business and commercial acumen, with experience in supplier management, pricing negotiations, investment planning, and strategic sourcing.
  • Proven ability to influence and hold external manufacturing partners accountable, driving alignment with company objectives and operational standards.
  • Deep understanding of semiconductor backend processes, including assembly, packaging, testing, capacity planning, and outsourced manufacturing.
  • Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience building, developing, and leading high-performing teams and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Highly respected industry professional with strong stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills, ideally with an established network within the semiconductor/OSAT industry.
  • Strategic thinker capable of balancing operational execution with long-term manufacturing, supplier, and business growth strategies.
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About Wolfspeed

Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) leads the market in the worldwide adoption of silicon carbide technologies that power the world’s most disruptive innovations. As the pioneers of silicon carbide, and creators of the most advanced semiconductor technology on earth, we are committed to powering a better world for everyone. Through silicon carbide material, Power Modules, Discrete Power Devices and Power Die Products targeted for various applications, we will bring you The Power to Make It Real. Learn more at www.wolfspeed.com.

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Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Durham, North Carolina
Year Founded
2015
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