Director of Manufacturing Quality

NOKIA; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Training & development

Work‑life balance

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Quality to lead quality across semiconductor manufacturing. You will guide a team of quality engineers, embedding data-driven decision making in routine operations and driving continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, balance quality with production goals, and ensuring alignment with QMS and international standards. Leadership in audits and customer engagements is essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in semiconductor or microelectronics manufacturing quality.
• 5+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Experience with ISO 9001/ISO 14001/ISO 27001.
• Experience leading certification audits and customer engagements.
• Expertise in SPC and yield improvement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive manufacturing quality strategy aligned with operational goals.
• Lead and mentor quality engineering teams focused on assembly, testing, and end-to-end manufacturing operations.
• Integrate quality leadership into daily manufacturing processes and decision-making.
• Establish and enhance site quality procedures and ensure alignment with QMS.
• Manage compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and TL 9000 standards.
• Oversee the manufacturing change control process and ensure adherence to Telcordia requalification requirements.
• Act as the primary manufacturing quality interface for customers and manage audit processes.
• Foster a culture of quality that emphasizes data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

Skills

SPC

Yield improvement

Audit facilitation

Customer engagements

Leadership

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

In the role of Director of Manufacturing Quality, you'll collaborate with a dynamic team of quality engineers dedicated to driving excellence in semiconductor manufacturing. Your work environment will be rooted in a culture of innovation, where data‑driven decision‑making is valued, and continuous improvement is part of daily operations. You'll engage closely with cross‑functional teams, fostering strong partnerships to resolve challenges and enhance product reliability. Benefits include competitive compensation, opportunities for professional growth through training and development, and a supportive work‑life balance. You'll have the chance to make a meaningful impact on quality standards that shape the future of communication technology.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive manufacturing quality strategy aligned with operational goals.
• Lead and mentor quality engineering teams focused on assembly, testing, and end‑to‑end manufacturing operations.
• Integrate quality leadership into daily manufacturing processes and decision‑making.
• Establish and enhance site quality procedures and ensure alignment with corporate Quality Management System (QMS).
• Manage compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and TL 9000 standards.
• Oversee the manufacturing change control process and ensure adherence to Telcordia requalification requirements.
• Act as the primary manufacturing quality interface for customers and manage audit processes.
• Foster a culture of quality that emphasizes data‑driven decision‑making and continuous improvement among teams.

Must-Have

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field; advanced degree preferred
• 12+ years of experience in semiconductor or microelectronics manufacturing quality, with 5+ years in senior leadership roles
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 27001 standards
• Experience leading certification audits and customer engagements
• Expertise in statistical process control (SPC) and yield improvement techniques

Nice-To-Have

• Experience with optoelectronics, photonics, or fiberoptic communication products
• Background supporting telecom and datacenter infrastructure customers
• Familiarity with TL 9000 requirements and reporting metrics
• Knowledge of reliability engineering and failure analysis methodologies
• Experience managing and developing quality engineering teams