QMS Manager – Semiconductor Manufacturing

About the role

We are seeking an experienced QMS Manager to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System for a high‑volume semiconductor assembly and test facility. The role will be responsible for governance, audit readiness, document control, change management, CAPA, and compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, automotive and customer‑specific quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the site QMS, ensuring alignment with ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and customer requirements.
• Lead internal, external, customer, supplier and certification audits, managing planning, execution, findings, corrective actions and closure.
• Own CAPA, non‑conformance, deviation and recurrence‑prevention processes.
• Control document approval, revision, distribution and retention systems.
• Manage manufacturing, product, material and equipment change‑control processes.
• Facilitate management reviews, present QMS performance, risks and improvement plans.
• Define and monitor quality KPIs, compliance dashboards and early‑warning indicators.
• Drive PFMEA, control‑plan, process‑audit and risk‑management deployment.
• Ensure effective implementation of 8D and root‑cause‑analysis methodologies.
• Partner with manufacturing, process, equipment, product, quality and reliability teams to support new‑product introduction and production ramp.
• Develop supplier‑quality governance, audit and corrective‑action processes.
• Coordinate quality‑system training, awareness and competency development.
• Lead preparation for regulatory, certification and customer assessments.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing or a related discipline.
• 10–18 years of experience in quality systems, manufacturing quality or compliance, with at least 4–6 years managing QMS teams or site‑level quality programs.
• Proven experience in semiconductor, ATMP, OSAT, electronics or other high‑volume controlled manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and experience with IATF 16949, VDA 6.3 or automotive‑quality requirements preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage CAPA, change control, document control and management reviews.

Required skills

• ISO 9001 quality‑system standards
• IATF 16949 automotive quality standards
• VDA 6.3 audit methodology (preferred)
• CAPA management
• Change‑control processes
• Document‑control systems
• PFMEA and control‑plan development
• 8D problem‑solving methodology
• Root‑cause analysis techniques
• Audit planning and execution
• Semiconductor manufacturing quality requirements