Ifeanyi Ifeduba
Maricopa,AZ
Summary
Senior process and manufacturing engineer leading team-based improvements in production stability, material use, and equipment performance. Drives root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and capital project execution while supporting NPI and regulatory compliance. Adds value through clear technical direction, strong coordination, and reliable execution in high-precision manufacturing.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Process & Manufacturing Engineer | Team Lead
Intel Corporation
Phoenix, AZ
04.2021 - Current
- Helped lead team of eight engineers to launch, scale, and refine tools and processes that improved operational effectiveness in high-volume manufacturing.
- Supported process engineering efforts to improve reliability, reduce variation, and optimize material use across high-volume semiconductor manufacturing lines.
- Led cross-functional reviews of raw material and product quality issues; developed corrective actions and revised specifications to support compliance and performance.
- Supported NPI by preparing manufacturing documentation, tooling readiness, and technical coordination with development teams for smooth process introduction.
- Worked with maintenance engineering to improve equipment reliability, build preventive maintenance plans, and apply upgrades aligned with factory standards.
- Maintained engineering standards, bills of materials, and routings, keeping updates aligned with current manufacturing practices to support operational integrity.
- Managed capital projects through technical direction and cost oversight, keeping equipment installs and process improvements on schedule.
- Drove safety initiatives, delivered refresher training, and maintained compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.
- Mentored junior engineers and technicians through training, performance expectations, and development support.
Process Engineer – Early Career
Intel Corporation
Phoenix, AZ
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Monitored process health and supported daily manufacturing operations to ensure alignment with production KPIs.
- Assisted in root-cause investigations and developed corrective actions for material and equipment issues to enhance operational reliability.
- Assisted in root-cause investigations and corrective action development for material and equipment issues.
- Collaborated with quality, maintenance, and production teams to align processes with customer expectations and improve service delivery.
- Produced engineering documentation, reports, and updates supporting process stability and compliance
Education
Ph.D. - Physics & Material Science
Howard University
Washington D.C01-2019
B.Tech. - Industrial Physics
Federal University of Technology
Owerri, Nigeria01-2006
Skills
- Process Engineering Leadership
- NPI Process Coordination
- Continuous Improvement (CI)
- Material optimization
- Root Cause Analysis
- LEAN / Six Sigma
- Maintenance Strategy Development
- Project Management Oversight
- Budget Management
- Safety Compliance Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- MES
- SAP
- SPC Tools
- Power BI
- Microsoft Office Suite
Leadership Highlights
- Led engineering teams through complex process improvements and reliability initiatives.
- Managed employee development, training, performance reviews, and corrective actions.
- Built a professional, consistent work environment aligned with safety, compliance, and operational excellent
Timeline
Senior Process & Manufacturing Engineer | Team Lead
Intel Corporation
04.2021 - Current
Process Engineer – Early Career
Intel Corporation
06.2019 - 04.2021
Ph.D. - Physics & Material Science
Howard University
B.Tech. - Industrial Physics
Federal University of Technology