Director of Quality - Semiconductor - Peabody, MA

Client Details

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for developing and executing the global manufacturing quality strategy across multiple production sites. The position drives defect prevention, operational excellence, process capability, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement while leading a global team of quality professionals.

Description

Define and execute the global Manufacturing Quality strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, operational goals, and growth initiatives.
Lead all manufacturing quality performance metrics including defect rates, escapes, rework, scrap, first-time-right performance, and customer-facing quality results.
Establish and standardize quality systems, inspection plans, quality gates, control plans, and workmanship standards across global manufacturing sites.
Drive defect prevention through robust process controls, advanced quality planning, risk management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Lead root cause investigations, CAPA activities, and structured problem-solving efforts using tools such as 8D, A3, FMEA, SPC, and RCA.
Ensure manufacturing processes are capable, repeatable, scalable, audit-ready, and compliant with ISO 9001 requirements and internal quality standards.
Partner closely with Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, and Customer Quality teams to embed quality throughout the product life cycle.
Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, 5S, and operational excellence initiatives to improve factory performance and reduce cost of poor quality.
Develop, monitor, and communicate key quality KPIs, leveraging data-driven decision-making to drive accountability and business results.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global quality organization while fostering a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, talent development, and operational excellence.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Manufacturing Quality or Operations Quality.
• Strong semiconductor capital equipment or complex high-tech manufacturing background.
• Demonstrated experience leading quality teams within global manufacturing environments.
• Advanced expertise in FMEA, SPC, RCA, CAPA, 8D, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Job Offer

Opportunity to define and own global manufacturing quality strategy.
Significant executive exposure and influence across the business.
Lead transformation initiatives within a complex, high-tech manufacturing environment.
Competitive compensation package, bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Mining, Metals & Minerals
• Manufacturing Quality Management
• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• ISO 9001
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Continuous Improvement