Quality Manufacturing Manager

About the role

The client, a Swiss‑based wafer fabrication company, is looking for an experienced Quality Manufacturing Manager to lead quality, compliance and continuous improvement across its IC Front‑End operations.

Key responsibilities

• Drive a zero‑defect culture, ensure compliance with IATF 16949, automotive and customer requirements.
• Own Process Change Management (PCRB), assess risks and protect yield, scrap and non‑conformances.
• Lead non‑conformance and MRB management, including risk assessment, containment and root‑cause elimination.
• Conduct manufacturing audits, corrective actions and improvement plans.
• Manage customer complaints with effective containment, analysis and preventive actions.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to resolve quality issues and improve performance.

Required profile

• 10+ years in high‑tech manufacturing, 5+ years in quality management.
• Engineering degree in Electronics, Microelectronics, Physics or related field.
• Proven leadership, project management and continuous‑improvement capabilities.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Experience with Automotive Core Tools.
• Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean methodology.
• Understanding of IC manufacturing processes, quality tools, failure analysis and audits.