Senior Manufacturing Quality Manager

Company Overview

Momentive Technologies applies advanced materials science to design and manufacture ultra‑high‑performance quartz materials, quartz crucibles, and ceramic products vital to the silicon and compound semiconductor industries, electronics, and aerospace components. These solutions enable the production of logic and memory chips, power control devices, integrated circuits, data servers, and electric‑vehicle systems.

The Senior Quality Manager leads functional and site quality execution with accountability for product quality, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. This role translates global quality strategy into site‑level execution, drives continuous improvement, and ensures effective deployment of Quality Management Systems (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards.

• Lead deployment and sustainment of the QMS, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100.
• Drive product and process quality improvements through manufacturing capability enhancement and risk reduction initiatives.
• Own site‑level customer quality performance, including complaints, returns, corrective actions, and RCCA effectiveness.
• Lead internal audits and support external audits; ensure findings are addressed with robust corrective action.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, engineering and product management to embed quality into processes and new product introductions.
• Support supplier quality initiatives, including audits and qualifications.
• Ensure integrity of inspection systems, test methods, calibration programs, and data reporting.
• Drive adoption of statistical methods (SPC, capability analysis) to improve process control and reduce variability.
• Promote risk‑based thinking through FMEA, control plans and process mapping.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives aligned with site KPIs and business priorities.

• Lead and develop site quality team members, including performance management and capability building.
• Translate functional strategy into clear execution plans and measurable outcomes.
• Provide objective, data‑driven insight to site leadership.
• Foster a culture of quality ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide direct leadership of the analytical laboratory through the Quality Lab Manager, with accountability for laboratory performance, team capability and alignment to quality and operational priorities.

• Operations Manager, Site Quality Leaders, Product Managers, Marketing, Sales and Procurement.

Up to 10% travel may be required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• 7–10 years of experience in quality management within manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001; AS9100 experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead RCCA and complex problem‑solving initiatives.
• Experience with SAP QM and quality data systems.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional leadership skills.

• Advanced degree or MBA.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Experience in advanced materials, ceramics or semiconductor‑related industries.
• Strong background in statistical methods and process control.

• Medical and prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Basic and voluntary life/AD&D insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral program.

We treat all associates and candidates as equals. We require all associates and managers to do so and comply with employment laws and regulations. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We are committed to recruiting, training, promoting and retaining associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.