Senior /Quality Manager (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Ichor Systems Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AWS

Quarterly bonus

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Shift allowance

Job summary

Ichor Systems Singapore Pte. Ltd. seeks a driven Senior/Quality Manager to lead the Quality function in Singapore.

You will shape a strong quality culture, strengthen standards and QMS, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. As a hands-on quality leader, you will communicate with stakeholders at all levels, own quality performance, develop people, and ensure quality is everyone’s responsibility.

Qualifications

• 10 years of Quality/Engineering experience in manufacturing & industrial environment.
• At least 5 years in a people management role.
• Proven experience leading and developing QA/QC teams.
• Strong QMS foundation, quality controls and CAPA methodologies.
• Experience with customer audits and resolving complex issues.
• Proficient in 8D, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA and SPC.
• Experience with metrology, inspection techniques and drawings.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on, proactive, ownership-driven with urgency to quality issues.
• Experience with SAP QM is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality team with clear direction and accountability.
• Promote quality ownership, continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving.
• Establish and improve QMS, controls and procedures.
• Develop and implement QC systems and inspection methods.
• Oversee testing and evaluation to ensure product quality throughout manufacturing.
• Own customer change management and qualification activities for Singapore ops.
• Lead customer quality engagements and audit responses.
• Approve quality plans, testing, and documentation
• Lead internal audits and drive corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Drive root cause analysis and preventive actions using 8D, FMEA, SPC.
• Analyse quality data to identify risks and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering/Manufacturing to prevent issues.
• Escalate and resolve production/quality issues promptly.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders through clear communication.
• Develop and evaluate Quality personnel for capability and ownership.

Skills

Leadership

Quality ownership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Data-driven decision making

Audits & customer engagement

Quality culture building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP Quality Management

Quality tools (8D, FMEA, SPC)

Job description

We are looking for a driven and experienced Senior /Quality Manager to lead the Quality function in Singapore and provide strong leadership to our QA/QC team. In this role, you will have a key influence in building a strong quality culture, strengthening quality standards and systems, and driving continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations. You will work closely with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure quality requirements are understood, consistently achieved, and continuously improved. This is an opportunity for a hands‑on quality leader who is confident in communicating with stakeholders at all levels, takes ownership of quality performance, develops people, and is passionate about creating a culture where quality is everyone's responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality team, providing clear direction, coaching and support to build a high-performing and accountable Quality organisation.

• Drive a strong quality culture across the organisation by promoting quality ownership, discipline, continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving.

• Establish, maintain and continuously improve quality standards, procedures, controls and the Quality Management System (QMS).

• Develop and implement effective quality control systems, inspection methods and processes to ensure products consistently meet customer, regulatory and company requirements.

• Oversee inspection, testing and evaluation activities to ensure the precision, accuracy and reliability of products throughout the manufacturing process.

• Take end‑to‑end ownership of customer change management and qualification activities related to the expansion and development of Singapore operations.

• Lead customer quality engagement, including managing customer audits, responding to quality concerns and driving timely resolution of customer issues.

• Approve product acceptance testing, quality plans and other technical quality‑related matters.

• Review and approve quality and project documentation to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory and company requirements.

• Lead internal audits of products, processes and procedures, and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented.

• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions using quality methodologies such as 8D, FMEA and SPC.

• Analyse quality data and trends to identify risks, recurring issues and opportunities for improvement, and translate findings into effective improvement actions.

• Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing and other functions to prevent quality issues, improve processes and strengthen overall operational performance.

• Ensure production and quality issues are addressed promptly, systematically and effectively, with appropriate escalation where required.

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders through clear, confident and effective communication.

• Select, develop and evaluate Quality personnel to ensure the team has the capability, ownership and resources required to support business and customer needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 10 years of Quality and/or Engineering experience in a manufacturing & industrial environment, with at least 5 years in a people management role.

• Proven experience leading and developing QA/QC teams, with the ability to motivate people, set clear expectations and build a culture of accountability and quality ownership.

• Strong foundation in Quality Management Systems, quality controls, audit processes and corrective and preventive action methodologies.

• Experience interfacing with customers, managing customer audits and resolving complex quality‑related issues.

• Proficient in quality tools and methodologies, including 8D problem solving, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA and Statistical Process Control (SPC).

• Experience with metrology and inspection techniques, with the ability to read and understand detailed engineering drawings.

• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a systematic, data‑driven and results‑oriented approach.

• Driven, proactive and hands‑on, with a strong sense of ownership and urgency in addressing quality issues.

• Experience with SAP quality management operations is preferred.

Why Join Ichor?

• Competitive Rewards & Benefits – AWS, quarterly variable bonus, employee stock purchase plan, medical, dental, optical benefits, and shift allowance where applicable.

• Be Part of the Semiconductor Industry – Support advanced semiconductor manufacturing through innovative products, precision manufacturing and critical technologies.

• Learning & Development – Build your skills through hands‑on experience, on‑the‑job learning, training and company support to pursue further education and professional certification.

• Career Opportunities – Take on new challenges and build your career with a global organization that recognises and rewards your contributions.

• People & Culture – Be part of an inclusive workplace that values innovation, collaboration, operational excellence, honesty, reliability and employee wellbeing.