Quality Systems Lead - Semiconductors

Element Solutions Inc; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

PTO/Holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company

Job summary

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions is seeking a proactive Quality Systems Manager to lead and maintain our QMS within a semiconductor manufacturing environment. You will identify risks, ensure compliance with industry standards, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration to support audits, manage quality documentation, and implement corrective actions that improve product quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in quality management within semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing.
• Expertise in risk management tools such as FMEA, control plans, and statistical process control (SPC).
• Experience managing Quality Management Systems (QMS) in regulated or high-precision environments.
• Proven ability to lead audits (internal and external) and CAPA programs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of a risk-based QMS aligned with industry standards (IATF 16949) and semiconductor best practices.
• Facilitate risk assessments including PFMEA, Control Plans, and APQP documentation.
• Establish and maintain risk registers and monitoring systems for quality and operational risks.
• Develop mitigation strategies to reduce defects, process variability, and supply chain risks.
• Manage and improve QMS documentation and records.
• Ensure traceability, process control, and defect prevention across operations.
• Monitor system performance using KPIs and quality metrics.
• Lead internal and external audits including customer, supplier, and regulatory audits.
• Support supplier risk assessments and drive corrective actions and risk mitigation.

Skills

Quality management

Semiconductor manufacturing

Risk assessment

Audits

CAPA

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Quality

Tools

FMEA

SPC

Control Plans

Job description

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions is seeking a proactive Quality Systems Manager to lead and maintain our QMS within a semiconductor manufacturing environment. You will identify risks, ensure compliance with industry standards, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration to support audits, manage quality documentation, and implement corrective actions that improve product quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.