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Quality Manager

Lumentum Inc.Greensboro, NC

$120,000 - $170,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Director
Compensation
$120,000-$170,000/year

Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

The Quality Manager oversees all aspects of yield performance, quality systems, and manufacturing process optimization in a semiconductor fab. This role leads cross‑functional problem solving, manages quality and yield engineering teams, and ensures products meet strict performance, reliability, and customer standards. Success requires strong semiconductor process knowledge, analytical capability, and collaborative leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Yield Management

  • Monitor yield trends and drive improvement across all fab modules.
  • Apply DOE, SPC, FMEA, 8D, and root‑cause methodologies to reduce yield loss.
  • Lead responses to excursions and validate process changes and experiments.
  • Oversee data review, modeling, pareto analysis, and failure signature identification.

Quality Management

  • Maintain ISO 9001-compliant quality systems and meet customer quality expectations.
  • Manage supplier quality, incoming materials, audits, and corrective action closure.
  • Improve Cpk/Ppk, DPPM, escape rates, and reliability metrics.
  • Lead qualifications, FA/RMA processes, and ensure full traceability.

Data & Analytics

  • Enhance yield/quality data infrastructure with IT/MES teams.
  • Use advanced analytics and machine learning where available.
  • Implement automated SPC, alerts, and real‑time dashboards.

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Manage yield, quality, data, and technician teams.
  • Act as main interface across operations, engineering, quality, and customers.
  • Foster a culture of data‑driven problem solving and continuous improvement.

Program & Project Management

  • Lead yield/quality improvement initiatives and capability upgrades.
  • Own change control, MRB/SCAR, and engineering change reviews.
  • Support NPI through yield learning, characterization, and qualifications.

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Engineering or related technical field.
  • 7-10+ years in semiconductor manufacturing, yield, process, test, or quality engineering.
  • Strong semiconductor process knowledge, SPC/DOE expertise, and MES/SPC tool experience.
  • Proven leadership and cross‑functional communication skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with RF/power/CMOS/GaN/GaAs/SiC or advanced packaging.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and customer quality standards.
  • Expertise in JMP, Python, Spotfire, Tableau, or yield monitoring systems.
  • Experience leading major factory recovery or excursion events.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $120,000 - 170,000USD.

Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

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FAQs About Quality Manager Jobs at Lumentum Inc.

What is the work location for this position at Lumentum Inc.?
This job at Lumentum Inc. is located in Greensboro, NC, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Lumentum Inc.?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $120,000 and $170,000 per year.
What employment applies to this position at Lumentum Inc.?
Lumentum Inc. lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Lumentum Inc.?
Lumentum Inc. is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.
What education level is required for this job?
The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
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