Senior Manager - Quality

Infineon; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon is seeking a Senior Manager – Quality to shape Backend Quality performance across the globe. You will own KPIs, drive data-driven actions, and lead transformation programs with senior leadership to accelerate digitalization and organizational excellence.

The role requires 8+ years in quality management within high-volume manufacturing and strong ability to influence stakeholders in a matrix, international environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of quality mgmt, operational perf and continuous improvement.
• Experience in semiconductor / automotive / electronics manufacturing.
• Experience leading global cross-functional initiatives.
• Proficient KPI dashboards, reporting automation and data governance.
• Exposure to AI and digitalization is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own Backend Quality KPIs, analyze trends and drive corrective actions.
• Lead BE Quality Management Dashboard development, standardize reporting and data quality.
• Drive weekly, monthly and quarterly management reviews covering quality performance and risks.
• Provide the Head of Backend Quality with fact-based insights, executive summaries and recommendations.
• Translate corporate and Backend Quality priorities into measurable targets and execution plans.
• Lead global, cross-functional transformation projects with milestones and risks.
• Identify and consolidate performance, organizational and execution risks.
• Coordinate investment budgets, headcount planning and resource allocation.
• Facilitate strategic workshops with clear decisions, owners, actions and deadlines.
• Translate complex quality topics into clear leadership communications.

Skills

Quality management

Data analytics

KPI dashboards

Power BI

Excel

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

AI and digitalization

Education

Engineering degree

Quality Management degree

Business degree

Data Analytics degree

Job description

Shape the future of Backend Quality as our Senior Manager – Quality. Drive global quality performance, strategic transformation and management governance by turning complex data, operational risks and business priorities into clear decisions, accountable actions and measurable results. Partner closely with senior leadership to accelerate digitalization, strategic execution and organizational excellence across our global Backend Quality organization.

Your role

Key responsibilities in your new role

• Own Backend Quality KPIs, analyze trends and risks, and drive corrective actions and recovery plans.
• Lead BE Quality Management Dashboard development, standardize reporting, improve data quality, and leverage analytics, automation and AI.
• Drive weekly, monthly and quarterly management reviews covering quality performance, risks, customer impact and priorities.
• Provide the Head of Backend Quality with fact-based insights, executive summaries, recommendations and decision proposals.
• Translate corporate and Backend Quality priorities into measurable targets, execution plans and strategic initiatives.
• Lead global, cross-functional transformation projects, managing milestones, stakeholders, risks and measurable outcomes.
• Identify and consolidate performance, organizational and execution risks, ensuring timely mitigation and management escalation.
• Coordinate investment budgets, headcount planning and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational priorities.
• Facilitate strategic workshops, establish clear decisions, owners, actions and deadlines, and track implementation.
• Translate complex quality and transformation topics into clear leadership communications that drive alignment, engagement and organizational change.

Your profile

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

• Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Business, Data Analytics or related discipline, with typically 8+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of quality management, operational performance and continuous improvement, preferably within semiconductor, automotive, electronics or high-volume manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, Management Review, 8D, FMEA, corrective actions, risk-based thinking and Lean methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead complex, global and cross-functional initiatives within an international matrix organization and drive actions through to completion.
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience in KPI dashboards, reporting automation, Power BI, Excel and data governance; exposure to AI and digitalization is advantageous.
• Ability to support senior management with performance reviews, strategic execution and executive-ready decision materials while effectively influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong English communication, facilitation, stakeholder management and conflict-resolution skills, with high ownership, sound judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic global environment.

#WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization. As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener. Are you in? We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone. We strive to create the best Infineon for everyone by embracing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants for who they are and offer a workplace built on trust, openness, respect and equal opportunity. Our hiring decisions are based on skills and experience. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Please let your recruiter know if you need any accommodations during the interview process. Learn more about our various [contact channels](#) and about [Diversity & Inclusion](#) at Infineon. Mandy Neoh