Operations Manager Engineer Jobs in Portland, OR

Job Details:
Job Description:
About the Role
We are seeking a highly strategic and execution-focused Quality Operations Manager to directly support the Vice President and General Manager of Foundry Quality, Reliability, and Labs within Intel Foundry.
This role serves as a trusted advisor and force multiplier to the general manager; driving organizational alignment, operational rigor, and execution of key business priorities across a global and technically complex organization. This role will operate at the intersection of strategy, operations, and stakeholder engagement-ensuring clarity of direction, disciplined execution, and measurable business impact. The position requires candidates that excel in an extremely fast-paced environment and requires a dynamic, self-driven, influential, resilient individual who can thrive in ambiguity and deliver results to tight deadlines.
Strategic Planning and Execution

• Partner with the VP to define and operationalize organizational strategy across Quality, Reliability, and Labs
• Translate Foundry-wide Priorities (quality, predictability, customer experience) into executable plans with clear milestones and metrics
• Track and drive progress against key deliverables, proactively identifying risks and ensuring timely mitigation

Operational Excellence and Governance

• Establish and run a disciplined operating cadence (strategic/tactical operational reviews, business rhythms)
• Drive rigor in metrics, reporting, and accountability across global teams
• Lead preparation of executive-level materials for senior leadership across Intel, Customers and Suppliers

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Act as a central integrator across Technology Development, Manufacturing, Advanced Packaging, and Customer-facing organizations
• Drive resolution of complex, cross-organizational issues across geographically distributed teams (US, APAC, EU) with differing priorities and constraints

Transformation and Special Projects

• Lead high-impact initiatives, including organizational design, process improvements, and cost/productivity programs. (e.g., benchmarking, org scaling, structural efficiency)
• Support transformation efforts aligned with Intel Foundry's operating model evolution.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communications

• Serve as proxy/delegate for the VP in key forums when needed.
• Drive high-quality internal communications to ensure clarity, transparency, and alignment
• Build strong partnerships across executive staff, HR, Finance, and technical leadership

Qualifications:
The Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Minimum qualifications listed below would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experience and / or schoolwork/classes/research. The preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or in a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, technology development, or related domain.
• Experience in strategy, operations, or program leadership roles.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving cross-functional alignment.
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor manufacturing, quality systems, or reliability engineering.
• Hands-on experience linking technical execution to financial/operational outcomes.

Preferred Experience

• Post graduate degree (MBA, MS, PhD) in Engineering, Science, Business or in a related field

Job Type:
Experienced Hire
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, Oregon, Hillsboro
Additional Locations:
US, Arizona, Phoenix
Business group:
Intel Foundry strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art while delighting our customers -- from delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era, enabling our customers to design leadership products, global manufacturing scale and supply chain, through the continuous yield improvements to advanced packaging all the way to final test and assembly. We ensure our foundry customers' products receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments. Employees in the Foundry Technology Manufacturing are part of a worldwide factory network that designs, develops, manufactures, and assembly/test packages the compute devices to improve the lives of every person on Earth.
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.
Position of Trust
N/A
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: $142,060.00-279,600.00 USD
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Work Model for this Role
This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.