Director of Quality – Photonics Manufacturing

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Director of Quality to lead the development and execution of the Quality Management System (QMS) for a growing photonics manufacturing organization. This leader will oversee customer, supplier, manufacturing, and compliance quality programs while partnering across global operations to drive product quality, audit readiness, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor or photonics manufacturing environments, with experience spanning Process Engineering, Integration Engineering, Manufacturing, and/or Quality Systems.
• Proven track record of establishing and scaling Quality Management Systems in manufacturing organizations.
• Deep expertise in ISO 9001 implementation and quality compliance programs.
• Strong experience with: CAPA, 8D, SPC, and FMEA
• Customer Quality Management
• Supplier Quality and SSQA
• Audit leadership and compliance governance
• Experience leading quality organizations across multiple sites, regions, or global operations.
• Demonstrated success in developing quality strategies and driving cross-functional quality improvements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a photonics fab or advanced semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of fab quality systems, customer quality audits, and ISO certification audits.
• Familiarity with metrology and analytical techniques such as ICP-MS and related manufacturing process controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS), including ISO 9001 compliance.
• Lead internal, customer, supplier, and certification audits, ensuring ongoing audit readiness.
• Drive customer quality programs utilizing CAPA, 8D, SPC, FMEA, root-cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies.
• Establish supplier quality processes, including Supplier Site Quality Assessments (SSQA) and supplier development programs.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Integration Engineering, and Operations teams to improve yield, reliability, and overall product quality.
• Identify systemic quality issues and drive corrective and preventive actions across the organization.
• Lead quality strategy, governance, metrics, and reporting across multiple sites and global operations.
• Build, develop, and mentor high-performing quality teams while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary quality interface for customers, suppliers, and executive leadership.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Opportunities to take on challenges and drive innovative solutions.
• Empowerment to push boundaries and learn every day in a supportive global company.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Programs and support for personal and professional growth.
• Care for employees at work, at home, or wherever they may go.
• Potential eligibility for bonus and stock award program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed