Senior Manufacturing Quality Manager

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Nexperia aspires to become a $10b turnover business by 2030. This ambition can be achieved through our next-generation technologies, ongoing improvement in manufacturing sustainability, state-of-the-art facilities, and most importantly, investing in our people. We are now expanding our quality team by hiring a Manufacturing Quality Manager to be based at our site in Greater Manchester.
What you will do:
You will play a pivotal role as part of the manufacturing management team, ensuring the highest standards of product quality and compliance. You will oversee the quality management system of the fab and shaping the future of manufacturing excellence through the implementation of automotive and semiconductor quality standards. As a key player in our fab quality management team, you will be the go-to expert when it comes to rule creation, setting standards, maintaining high-quality processes, and acting as a chief advisor in critical situations.
Nexperia Manchester produces over 14,000 semiconductor wafers each week many of which are used in the automotive market, consumer electricals, and more. If you are passionate about quality and have the drive to shape the future of manufacturing quality standards and influence your stakeholders along the way, this could be the opportunity for you. Nexperia offers a dynamic and innovative work environment where you can make a significant impact on product quality and customer satisfaction. Nexperia provides opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and career advancement on a global scale. Additionally, you will be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and encourages creativity and innovation.
Your responsibilities include:


  • Rule Maker & Enforcer: You will lead the creation and implementation of critical quality rules for our fab environment. You’ll be responsible for setting guidelines, policing compliance, and making tough calls in high-pressure situations

  • Advisor to Senior Leadership: You will serve as the primary advisor to the Engineering and Operations leadership team, leveraging your deep understanding of industry regulations, especially in the automotive and semiconductor sectors

  • Customer Facing Role: You will act as the first point of contact for customers, addressing quality issues, explaining rules, and managing relationships. Your presence will be integral during customer visits

  • Problem Solver: When issues arise, you’ll be the one to lead the charge in firefighting. Develop clear, structured guidance to ensure smooth resolution and drive continuous improvement

  • Shaping the Future of Manufacturing: You will ensure that quality systems evolve to meet the latest customer requirements while adhering to industry standards like ISO 9001 and IATF 16949

What you will need:
Essential:


  • Master's or Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Natural Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

  • 5 years + of experience in quality management in industries such as semiconductor, automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical / medical, and electronics industries with similar quality standards

  • Comprehensive knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949 or similar)

  • Experience in people and stakeholder management (ideally within an international company)

  • Proven experience with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

  • Expertise in customer interaction and auditing, particularly for IATF (International Automotive Task Force) standards

  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies

  • Experience with regulatory compliance and audits

  • Quality system knowledge with a proven track record of transforming systems, including automation and simplification initiatives

Desirable:


  • In-depth understanding of automotive core tools such as APQP (advanced product quality planning) – this includes: (Ad, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.)

What your benefits will include:
Remuneration & Reward – Salary of up to Circa £75,000 (DOE) , Annual Incentive Plan of up to 24%, excellent contributory pension scheme of up to 9%, recognition rewards scheme, long-term incentives (DOE), income protection, 12 x salary life assurance.
Health & Wellbeing – Hybrid and flexible working, 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced sick pay, on-site medical centre, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail and entertainment reductions and a variety of sports and social clubs.
Professional Development – Opportunity to complete a leadership and management qualification, possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business with both management and technical pathways.
Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability – A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, paid time off for every employee to support charitable work.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuro-inclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030.
Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright © material and the word Nexperia® is a registered trademark.
D&I Statement
As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.
In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030

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