Quality Systems Leader - Semiconductor Manufacturing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness program

PTO / Holidays

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc., is seeking a proactive Quality Systems Manager to lead and maintain our Quality Management System in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.

You will identify and mitigate risks, ensure compliance with industry standards, and drive continuous improvement across operations, audits, and supplier quality. The role requires collaboration across teams to support audits and CAPA programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field.
• 7+ years quality mgmt in semiconductor/high-tech manufacturing.
• Experience leading audits (internal and external) and CAPA programs.
• Expertise in risk management tools such as FMEA, control plans, and SPC.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quality management

Risk management

Audits & CAPA

Leadership

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FMEA

Control Plans

SPC

Job description

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc., is seeking a proactive Quality Systems Manager to lead and maintain our Quality Management System in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.

You will identify and mitigate risks, ensure compliance with industry standards, and drive continuous improvement across operations, audits, and supplier quality. The role requires collaboration across teams to support audits and CAPA programs.