Quality Control Associate Manager

QC ANALYTICAL ASSOCIATE MANAGER

Location:

Sunnyvale, CA

Our clientis a global leader in advanced photoresist chemicals and lithography materials used in semiconductor manufacturing. They are driven by innovation, quality, and close collaboration with customers to enable the performance and reliability of next-generation semiconductor technologies.

They are seeking a QC Analytical Associate Manager to lead analytical laboratory operations that directly support manufacturing and customer requirements. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced, highly technical cleanroom environment where quality, precision, and continuous improvement are critical.

If you thrive in semiconductor or analytical lab environments and enjoy leading teams while driving operational excellence, this is a strong opportunity to step into a high-impact role.

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary range: $120,000 - $160,000, plus full benefits package and potential bonus eligibility
• Work in a cutting-edge analytical lab supporting advanced semiconductor materials
• High visibility leadership role within QC operations
• Strong focus on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to work cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and customer-facing teams
• Career growth in a globally recognized materials science organization

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Quality, Safety & QEHSS Leadership

• Promote a strong safety culture aligned with
  
  QEHSS standards (Quality, Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability)
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards including ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001
• Support internal and external audits and ensure adherence to GLP and safety requirements
• Identify and resolve EH&S issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Analytical Operations & Equipment Ownership

• Oversee daily operations of QC analytical laboratories supporting photoresist production
• Ensure uptime, reliability, and performance of analytical and metrology equipment
• Lead response to equipment downtime and support business continuity planning
• Support method validation, tool qualification, and analytical capability expansion

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven decision-making
• Monitor and improve KPIs including cycle time, tool utilization, and quality metrics
• Implement Lean methodologies, SPC/SQC, and best practices to improve efficiency and product quality

Project Execution & Technical Leadership

• Lead analytical projects including method development, validation, and process improvements
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with quality and cost expectations

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop engineers and laboratory staff
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance, and accountability-driven team culture
• Support training programs to ensure compliance with SOPs and operational standards

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Customer Focus

• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and customer-facing teams to ensure product quality requirements are met
• Maintain strong awareness of customer needs and support evolving semiconductor technologies

Problem Solving & Risk Mitigation

• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, DOE, fishbone analysis)
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure consistent product performance

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of leadership experience in a cleanroom, semiconductor, or analytical laboratory environment
• Strong understanding of analytical chemistry, photoresist materials, and process control methodologies (SPC/SQC)
• Experience in ISO-certified environments (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001) with strong adherence to GLP and safety standards
• Familiarity with analytical techniques such as trace metals, surface analysis, and defect characterization
• Experience with JMP, LIMS, and data analysis tools; systems integration experience is a plus
• Strong experience managing KPIs, budgets, and resource planning in a lab or manufacturing environment
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills across cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to operate in a results-driven, customer-focused environment aligned with quality and innovation

ABOUT US

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