Job Details:Job Description:
The Substrates Business Capacity and Capability Lead will lead a high-impact team of engineers with responsibility for the following enterprise-critical priorities:
- Set direction for supplier technical capability assessments and readiness plans to ensure execution against critical product, technology, and customer timelines.
- Assess the substrate supplier network's capacity, capability, scalability, and long-term readiness.
- Partner across Intel organizations to define supply chain requirements aligned to Intel's product and foundry roadmaps.
- Shape future capacity expansion plans and technical requirements required to enable next-generation products and technologies.
- Drive supplier capacity expansion timelines, readiness checkpoints, and executive-level risk mitigation.
- Maintain visibility to supplier network capacity, investment needs, and readiness for emerging technical building blocks.
- Evaluate supplier investment requirements and collaborate across SBG and partner organizations to establish product cost, affordability, and price targets.
- Build and sustain strategic engagement with in-network and out-of-network substrate, material, and equipment suppliers to maintain market intelligence, anticipate industry shifts, and advance Intel's leadership in substrate technology.
- Serve as a senior interface with Intel Technology Development groups and business units to align supplier capacity, capability, and technology readiness to future product requirements.
- Provide strategic oversight of second- and third-tier suppliers for critical substrate bills of materials.
- Guide material development for critical substrate materials, including core, buildup, and solder resist.
- Strengthen industry-wide supplier relationships to reduce business continuity risk associated with material constraints, shortages, or quality disruptions.
- Ensure business unit development milestones are achieved by leading supplier execution for test vehicle builds, product new product introduction, and high-risk builds.
- Sponsor substrate supplier engineering qualifications, as needed, for second- and third-tier material changes.
- Partner with business units and customers to architect an affordable, resilient, and performance-enabling supply chain that maximizes business value through substrate strategy and engagement.
- Provide enterprise program leadership by combining technical depth, business judgment, ecosystem and market awareness, and disciplined execution.
- Operate with a customer-first mindset in a senior customer-facing role requiring mature leadership, executive communication, and program management experience in complex engineering organizations.
- Build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization through stakeholder leadership, customer orientation, and cross-functional alignment.
- Apply structured problem solving, sound judgment, and decisive leadership to deliver results in ambiguous and high-stakes environments.
Required Skills and Experience
- Expertise in supply chain engineering, supplier management, data analysis, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven ability to manage performance, drive results, and lead cross-functional teams and initiatives.
- Experience managing semiconductor test equipment and tooling, as well as negotiating complex deals with suppliers or customers.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Advanced understanding of semiconductor supply chains, tools, and processes.
- Demonstrated ability to manage long-term supplier partnerships and execute cost reduction programs.
- Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Experience leading escalations, risk mitigation activities, and executive-level supplier business reviews.
- Strong leadership skills with demonstrated success in team building and talent development.
- Passion for driving innovation and sustainability within supply chain operations.
Qualifications:
- Degree in supply chain management, engineering, business administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience per business needs).
- 12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years with a Master's degree, or 6+ years with a PhD in supply chain, engineering, or technical leadership roles.
Join Intel's team and make an impact by shaping the future of global supply chain strategies, driving technology innovation, and empowering your team to deliver excellence every step of the way.
Job Type:
Experienced Hire
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, Arizona, Phoenix
Additional Locations:
US, California, Santa Clara, US, Oregon, Hillsboro
Posting Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
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Benefits
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $191,220.00-269,950.00 USD
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Work Model for this Role
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