Global Manufacturing Quality Leader – Semiconductor Equipment

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 168,283 - 252,425; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Axcelis Team Incentive bonus plan

Comprehensive benefits package for regular employees

Job summary

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Quality to lead global quality initiatives across its production sites. This role ensures high manufacturing quality and compliance with standards through effective leadership and collaboration.

The successful candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in manufacturing quality, with strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality methodologies. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including eligibility for incentive bonuses.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing quality or operations quality within semiconductor capital equipment or high-tech manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading manufacturing quality teams in complex environments.
• Strong communication & presentation skills with both technical & executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global Manufacturing Quality strategy.
• Own manufacturing quality performance including defect rates.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Oversee ISO 9001-compliant manufacturing quality systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed quality.

Skills

ISO 9001 knowledge

FMEA

Lean methodology

Root cause analysis

Six Sigma

Process control

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SPC

8D methodologies

CAPA

Job description

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Quality to lead global quality initiatives across its production sites. This role ensures high manufacturing quality and compliance with standards through effective leadership and collaboration.

The successful candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in manufacturing quality, with strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality methodologies. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including eligibility for incentive bonuses.