Leader Système Qualité

Introduce Soitec and Context of the Position

How does something you do not see improve your daily life? This is what our products do and they are in your smartphones, cars, and connected objects. They make them more efficient and less energy intensive. We are passionate about innovation in technology and proud of the value we create for our customers. At Soitec, we are also in a state of transformation: cultural, managerial and digital. We want to make our company an organization where freedom of action and accountability guide our actions. Do you want to change things, test new ideas? If so, what are you waiting for? It is time to come to Soitec!

What Does the Job Consist Of?

Soitec’s addressable markets are set to triple in the mid-term perspective, fueled by fast-growing semiconductor demand, higher engineered substrates penetration, and product portfolio expansion. Indeed, Soitec's semiconductor materials bring unique value to smartphones, cars, and connected devices. In this context of growth, the quality of our products is key for the company and the adoption of the markets.

Due to internal mobility, the Corporate Quality Management System (QMS) team, under Céline Cailler's responsibility, is looking for an experienced Quality System Leader to join them.

You will be responsible for the performance and adaptation of the QMS in line with the growth and international deployment of the Group, which needs to be ISO9001 and IATF 16949 compliant.

Aside from daily operational duties, you will drive the entire organization to scale up the Quality Management System by influencing teams around the globe and collaborating closely with clients, auditors, and external partners.

You will be part of strategic quality solutions design and implementation that will directly impact Soitec Group performance. You will play this role in an environment with stimulating challenges, passionate teams, and development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the quality global strategy, aligned with the Direction and business process leaders, guaranteeing the integrity and continuous improvement of the QMS at all levels of the organization.
• Deploy initiatives to reinforce the “Zero defect” culture and ensure compliance with ISO9001 and IATF 16949.
• Lead QMS transformation projects for the Group, targeting full alignment with strategic priorities of Soitec, operational needs, and best practices of the market.
• Plan and carry out internal audits to ensure compliance and effectiveness of the QMS, and propose overall corrective and preventive actions.
• Include Soitec subsidiaries, ensuring high standards deployment among the Group, federate teams around a common quality approach, considering local specificities when necessary.
• Be the key point of contact for external stakeholders to demonstrate the effectiveness of the quality system and process control, coordinate and carry out ISO and IATF certification audits for the Group, and work on action plans to address non-conformities and improve processes.

Requirements & Qualifications

Graduated from an engineering school or equivalent, preferably with a major in microelectronics, materials, or chemistry, you will justify at least 3 years of experience in a similar position. You are knowledgeable regarding the quality management system, especially ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.

You have demonstrated strong capabilities in FMEA, control plans, complex problem solving (8D, DMAIC), and audits.

You also have demonstrated strong cross-functional management skills and an ability to build global quality strategies, influencing multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

You are recognized for your developed interpersonal skills, efficient communication, and creative “out of the box” thinking, enabling you to propose innovative solutions matching feedback and expectations of various stakeholders.

Methodical, you will be able to lead several initiatives in parallel.

Fluent English (oral and written) is required to communicate effectively with our international teams and external partners. French would be a plus.