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IC Front-End Process & Manufacturing Quality Manager

Neuchâtel Permanent View Job Description
IC Front-End Process & Manufacturing Quality Manager is directly rattached to company's VP IC Operations. This role focuses on ensuring 0-defect manufacturing, compliance with automotive and medical device standards and operational excellence across front-end processes.

Added 27/01/2026

  • Reporting to Operations VP - Drive Lean Project
  • Manager Quality and PCB for Medical/Automotive Fab

About Our Client

Our client is a Swiss Fab based in Neuchâtel with a strong presence in automotive and medical applications. Famous for their breakthrough in products such as NFC & contactless chips, ultra‑low‑power microcontrollers, Power management ICs and Sensor interface chips.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities for the IC Front-End Process & Manufacturing Quality Manager

  • Lead functional quality across front-end IC manufacturing operations.
  • Own the Process Change Review Board (PCRB), ensuring safe process changes and risk mitigation.
  • Manage non-conformances (MRB), scrap reduction, and yield improvement initiatives.
  • Drive process control using SPC, MSA, FDC, and MES rules.
  • Lead audits, quality alerts, and customer complaint resolution, ensuring root-cause elimination.
  • Deliver continuous improvement projects across processes and teams.

The Successful Applicant

Key Requirements for the IC Front-End Process & Manufacturing Quality Manager

  • Engineering degree in Electronics, Microelectronics or Physics.
  • 10+ years in semiconductor manufacturing environnment.
  • 5+ years in a Quality, Process Integration or Manufacturing leadership or functional authority role.
  • Strong knowledge of IC front-end production flows, quality tools and process development.
  • Six Sigma Belt with Lean manufacturing experience.
  • Hands-on experience with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 13485
  • Fluent in English. French, German or Chinese are nice to have.
  • On-site availability; functional leadership (no direct line management).

What's on Offer

  • High-impact, technical leadership role in a innovative environment.
  • Exposure to automotive and medical device customers.
  • Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and implement best-in-class manufacturing quality practices.
  • Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.
  • Possibility of assistance for relocation matters.
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6926015

Job summary

Job Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Neuchâtel
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-012026-6926015

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