CareerPlan

Head of Formulations & Optronics Quality Europe /all genders / Part-fulltime

Darmstadt, HESSENFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-12

Core

Lead regional quality for next-generation semiconductor and electronic materials, ensuring product reliability and driving continuous improvement across Europe.

Role type

Senior IC Quality Leader (Semiconductor/Electronics Materials)

Builds

High-tech materials, services, and specialty chemicals for electronics, automotive, and cosmetics industries

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / Chemical Engineering / Quality Management

Required skills

Semiconductor wafer fabrication expertise, Root cause analysis (5 Whys, FMEA), Statistical process control (SPC, ANOVA), ISO 9001 knowledge, Cross-functional leadership, Data-driven decision making

Preferred skills

IATF 16949 internal auditor certification, Chemical manufacturing experience, Automation/digitization experience, Additional languages (Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, French, Italian, Dutch)

Technologies

JMP, Palantir Foundry, Python, Tableau

Responsibilities

Direct team of Quality Engineers, Partner with R&D and manufacturing to resolve complex quality issues, Oversee quality audits at regional sites, Support new product introductions with risk assessments, Drive continuous improvement through SPC and variation reduction, Identify automation opportunities for traceability

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC