Semiconductor Quality Manager

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? Join EMD Electronics and work with colleagues across the globe who innovate with science and technology to enrich lives in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our people, customers, patients, and planet. This role is onsite in Dallas, TX with approximately 10% domestic and international travel required.

About the role

Everything we do in EMD Electronics helps deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. As the Semiconductor Quality Manager, you will lead a global team of quality engineers to ensure the highest quality standards for semiconductor materials delivered to major customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a global team of quality engineers to drive execution excellence
• Champion cross-functional collaboration to swiftly resolve complex technology challenges and minimize business impact
• Drive root cause investigations and lead cross-functional teams in implementing robust corrective, preventative, and mitigation actions
• Own and oversee quality audits at manufacturing sites and toller facilities, ensuring compliance and continuous readiness
• Cultivate and advance a startup quality culture by partnering with site and cross-functional teams to embed quality-first thinking
• Serve as the primary voice of the customer, translating customer expectations and feedback into actionable site priorities
• Sustain and improve quality performance across sites by fostering collaboration between site teams and global functional groups
• Enforce disciplined application of process control tools (e.g., SPC reviews) to ensure quality, reduce variation, and uncover continuous improvement opportunities
• Identify and champion automation initiatives to accelerate decision-making and enhance visibility into unknown variables and emerging issues
• Disposition discrepant materials, identify process gaps, and lead cross-functional and external stakeholder efforts to implement controls that prevent and reduce variation
• Contribute to and support global quality projects, Lean and/or Six Sigma process improvements, and data-driven optimization initiatives
• Identify, assess, and recommend risk mitigation strategies to safeguard business financials, quality commitments, and customer satisfaction
• Lead risk assessments for new product introductions and ensure robust process controls are in place to prevent quality escapes to customers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or other technical discipline
• 8+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing, process engineering, control engineering, analytical chemistry, or semiconductor fabrication

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or other technical discipline
• Proven ability to inspire and motivate teams while collaborating effectively across multiple internal stakeholder groups
• Track record of successfully contributing to project advancement, team development, and process improvement initiatives
• Hands-on experience applying Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies or leading data-driven process optimization projects
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects
• Moderate to advanced proficiency in statistical methods, including SPC, t-tests, ANOVA, and single and multivariate statistical modeling
• Skilled in quality problem-solving tools (5 Whys, segmentation, Model-Based Problem Solving), FMEAs, continuous improvement (CI) activities, management of change, and document control systems
• Proficient in data science and statistical software, including JMP, Palantir Foundry, and/or Python, as well as data visualization tools such as Tableau
• Experience in process improvement, data automation, and data digitization initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Industry experience within the Electronics sector, with preference for semiconductor environments
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 Internal Auditor Certification
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience with SAP

Pay

Pay range for this position: $160,000 - $212,500. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement contributions
• Other perquisites

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace.