Regional Contract Manufacturing Excellence Lead

Qnity; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity is seeking a Regional Contract Manufacturing Excellence Lead to establish and sustain standards across a global network of contract manufacturers. You will own the standards across the lifecycle, lead make-vs-buy analyses, and manage KPI frameworks while partnering with Legal, EHS, Procurement, Quality, and IT.

You will report to the Contract Manufacturing Center of Excellence Leader and work across Asia Pacific and Americas with ~20–30% travel, driving continuous improvement in supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or related field.
• 6+ years in manufacturing, supply chain, contract manufacturing, or supplier quality.
• 3+ years working directly with contract manufacturers.
• Experience with semiconductor or comparable change-control protocols, management of change, technology transfer, and new product introduction preferred.
• Power BI and SAP experience preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred; ISO 9001 auditor certification preferred.
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in an additional regional language is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own, develop, and maintain assigned standards within the Contract Manufacturing Standard Process Guide, including templates and evidence requirements.
• Develop expertise across the eight domains of the contract manufacturing lifecycle: strategy and selection; qualification and startup; relationship management; performance and supply reliability; change management; compliance assurance; commercial and information stewardship; exit and transition.
• Maintain methodologies for partner risk and equipment assessments, including human rights, confidentiality, supply continuity, cybersecurity, and financial health.
• Partner with Legal, Corporate EHS, and Procurement to ensure templates, EHS standards, and contracting practices align with standards.
• Manage version control, communication, and training for standards and revisions.
• Conduct due-date and evidence audits; escalate gaps to the business owner.
• Periodically audit contract manufacturing processes and liaise with Quality, EHS, Regulatory, ESG, and IT on compliance matters.
• Own the make-vs-buy process and lead enterprise-level analyses for decisions across multiple businesses.
• Maintain the partner capability database and assess concentration and supplier-tail risks.
• Maintain KPI framework, dashboards, data integrity, and report program-level measures.
• Develop and deliver training, onboarding, and certification pathways for assigned standards.
• Serve as CoE's regional contact for complex partner setups and technology transfer.
• Facilitate readiness gates for new suppliers and activities before startup.
• Support CoE Leader with escalations and governance, and co-lead regional communities of practice.

Skills

Influence across functions

Analytical thinking

Project management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business

6+ years in manufacturing/supply chain

3+ years with contract manufacturers

Six Sigma Green Belt or higher

CPIM or ASCM certification preferred

ISO 9001 auditor certification preferred

English fluency required

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity , we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Regional Contract Manufacturing Excellence Lead

Role Summary

Qnity is seeking a Regional Contract Manufacturing Excellence Lead to establish and sustain the standards that govern how we work with our global network of contract manufacturing partners.

The Contract Manufacturing Center of Excellence (CoE) is a focused team responsible for contract manufacturing standards, templates, training, and governance, while business-aligned teams manage partner relationships and day-to-day activities.

In this role, you will own an assigned portfolio of standards across the full contract manufacturing lifecycle, from make-vs-buy decisions and partner selection through qualification, performance management, change management, compliance, and exit. You will help ensure these standards are applied consistently across the organization.

You will also lead enterprise-level make-vs-buy analyses, maintain the program's KPI framework, build capability across the contract manufacturing community, and serve as the CoE’s primary subject matter expert for your region.

Key Responsibilities

• Own, develop, and maintain assigned standards within the Contract Manufacturing Standard Process Guide , including related forms, templates, checklists, and evidence requirements, with a focus on continuous improvement and best practices.

• Develop and maintain expertise across the eight domains of the contract manufacturing lifecycle: strategy and selection; qualification and startup; relationship management; performance and supply reliability; change management; compliance assurance; commercial and information stewardship; and exit and transition.

• Maintain methodologies for partner risk and equipment assessments, including human rights, confidential information, supply continuity, cybersecurity, and financial health.

• Partner with Legal, Corporate EHS, and Procurement to ensure agreement templates, EHS standards, and contracting practices remain aligned with contract manufacturing standards.

• Manage version control, communication, and training for standards and revisions to ensure changes are effectively implemented by the teams responsible for applying them.

• Conduct due-date and evidence audits to confirm assessments, audits, confidentiality agreements, and contractual obligations remain current, escalating gaps to the appropriate business owner.

• Periodically audit contract manufacturing processes across businesses, identify systemic gaps, and serve as the CoE interface with Quality, EHS, Regulatory, ESG, and IT on compliance-related matters.

• Own the make-vs-buy process and supporting tools, coach business teams on their application, and lead documented analyses for enterprise-level decisions, including decisions affecting multiple businesses or transferring volume from a Qnity facility to an external manufacturer.

• Maintain the partner capability database and identify concentration, redundancy, and supplier-tail risks to help inform network strategy.

• Maintain the program's KPI framework, metric definitions, dashboards, and data integrity, and report program-level measures including standards adherence, evidence currency, training completion, and cycle times.

• Develop and deliver training, onboarding, and certification pathways for assigned standards and incorporate lessons learned from startups, incidents, and exits.

• Serve as the CoE's primary point of contact within the region, providing guidance on complex situations such as new partner setup, technology transfer, significant management-of-change activities, and partner exits.

• Facilitate readiness gates for new suppliers and activities, confirming required standards are met before startup.

• Support the CoE Leader with escalations, significant partner incidents, and competing priorities across businesses, while contributing to CoE governance and decision-rights frameworks.

• Co-lead a regular community of practice for contract manufacturing managers and represent the CoE with external partners when standards or enterprise-level decisions require involvement.

Organizational Relationships

• Reports to the Contract Manufacturing Center of Excellence Leader .

• Works through influence with contract manufacturing managers and operations leaders across Qnity's businesses.

• Partners closely with Procurement, Legal, Corporate EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, and HR.

• Works collaboratively with the Regional Contract Manufacturing Excellence Lead in the other region, sharing standards ownership and providing backup coverage.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 6+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, contract manufacturing, or supplier quality, including at least 3 years working directly with contract manufacturers .

• Demonstrated experience developing, writing, or owning standards, procedures, or management-system documentation.

• 3+ years of project or program management experience ; 2+ years of EHS or supplier quality auditing experience preferred.

• Experience with semiconductor or comparable change-control protocols, management of change, technology transfer, and new product introduction preferred.

• Strong data and analytical capabilities; experience with Power BI and SAP preferred.

• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred; Quality or EHS auditor training or ISO 9001 auditor certification is also preferred.

• CPIM or another ASCM certification preferred.

• Fluency in English required; proficiency in an additional regional language is an advantage.

Competencies and Technical Skills

• Ability to lead through influence across businesses and functions without direct authority.

• Ability to translate complex practices into clear, practical standards, templates, and training.

• Ability to apply standards consistently and objectively across businesses.

• Strong analytical judgment, critical thinking, and root-cause problem-solving skills.

• Effective coaching, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills.

• Ability to work independently and effectively in an international, culturally diverse environment across multiple time zones.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt as the operating model continues to evolve.

Work Requirements

• Positions will be based in the Asia Pacific region and the Americas .

• Approximately 20-30% travel is expected, including visits to contract manufacturing partner sites and Qnity locations.

• Flexibility to participate in meetings across global time zones is required.

Living the Qnity Values

At Qnity, success is measured not only by what we achieve, but also by how we achieve it.

• Customer: Partner with stakeholders to understand needs, solve business challenges, and deliver meaningful outcomes.

• Innovation: Continuously improve processes, technologies, and ways of working.

• Speed: Act with urgency, focus, and precision to move work forward and deliver results.

• People: Build trusted relationships, collaborate across teams, and inspire positive change.

Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information (https://www.qnityelectronics.com/accessibility.html) .

Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page (https://careers.qnityelectronics.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits-final) .

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