Quality Manager

About the role

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions (MAES), a business segment of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI), is renowned worldwide for its commitment to revolutionizing the electronics industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, MAES has continually set new benchmarks for excellence, reliability and sustainability in electronic materials. The division serves diverse sectors including automotive, consumer electronics, mobile devices, telecom, data storage, infrastructure, and AI, providing comprehensive high-quality solutions and technical services that enable the entire electronics supply chain.

Core technology areas include Wafer Level Packaging, Circuitry Solutions, Electronics Assembly Solutions, Advanced Materials and Joining, Film & Smart Surface Solutions, and Micromax specialized inks and pastes. The organization operates under the “Elements of our Culture” — Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care — which drive financial performance and a rewarding work environment.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Systems Manager to lead and maintain our Quality Management System (QMS) within a semiconductor manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will identify and mitigate risks, ensure compliance with industry standards, and drive continuous improvement across operations, collaborating across teams to support audits, manage quality documentation, and implement corrective and preventive actions that improve product quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of a risk-based Quality Management System aligned with industry standards such as IATF 16949 and semiconductor manufacturing best practices.
• Facilitate risk assessments including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, and other APQP documentation.
• Establish and maintain risk registers and monitoring systems to track quality and operational risks.
• Develop mitigation strategies to reduce product defects, process variability, and supply chain risks.
• Manage and improve QMS documentation, including procedures, work instructions, and quality records.
• Ensure the QMS supports traceability, process control, and defect prevention across operations.
• Monitor system performance using KPIs and quality metrics.
• Lead internal and external audits, including customer, supplier, and regulatory audits.
• Support supplier risk assessments and address customer quality concerns by leading corrective actions and risk mitigation plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in quality management within semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing.
• Expertise in risk management tools such as FMEA, control plans, and statistical process control (SPC).
• Experience managing Quality Management Systems (QMS) in regulated or high-precision environments.
• Proven ability to lead audits (internal and external) and CAPA programs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a focus on identifying and mitigating risks to ensure product quality and operational excellence.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment and lead cross-functional teams to implement improvements while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness Program
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional development
• Career growth opportunities within a dynamic, collaborative team

Pay

The typical base salary range for this position is between $128,000 – $192,000 annually, plus a performance-related bonus plan.

Location: Chicago, IL (nearest major market)