IC Front-End Process & Manufacturing Quality Manager

• Reporting to Operations VP - Drive Lean Project
• Manager Quality and PCB for Medical/Automotive Fab

About Our Client

Our client is a Swiss Fab based in Neuchâtel with a strong presence in automotive and medical applications. Famous for their breakthrough in products such as NFC & contactless chips, ultra‑low‑power microcontrollers, Power management ICs and Sensor interface chips.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities for the IC Front-End Process & Manufacturing Quality Manager

• Lead functional quality across front-end IC manufacturing operations.
• Own the Process Change Review Board (PCRB), ensuring safe process changes and risk mitigation.
• Manage non-conformances (MRB), scrap reduction, and yield improvement initiatives.
• Drive process control using SPC, MSA, FDC, and MES rules.
• Lead audits, quality alerts, and customer complaint resolution, ensuring root-cause elimination.
• Deliver continuous improvement projects across processes and teams.

The Successful Applicant

Key Requirements for the IC Front-End Process & Manufacturing Quality Manager

• Engineering degree in Electronics, Microelectronics or Physics.
• 10+ years in semiconductor manufacturing environnment.
• 5+ years in a Quality, Process Integration or Manufacturing leadership or functional authority role.
• Strong knowledge of IC front-end production flows, quality tools and process development.
• Six Sigma Belt with Lean manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on experience with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 13485
• Fluent in English. French, German or Chinese are nice to have.
• On-site availability; functional leadership (no direct line management).

What's on Offer

• High-impact, technical leadership role in a innovative environment.
• Exposure to automotive and medical device customers.
• Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and implement best-in-class manufacturing quality practices.
• Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.
• Possibility of assistance for relocation matters.