Integration & Yield Manager | Compound Semiconductors | SC-eligible (UK passport holder or ILR)

Role overview:
Lead and scale process integration and yield activities across advanced compound semiconductor technologies. Drive improvements in new process development, production readiness, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-performance, high-reliability semiconductor products.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead process integration and yield improvement initiatives for semiconductor manufacturing.

• Manage engineering trials, gate-stage reviews, and production data analysis.

• Track line/die yields, build Pareto analyses, and implement targeted yield improvements.

• Collaborate with Device, Process, Quality, and Production teams to resolve issues and optimize performance.

• Maintain departmental KPIs, budgets, and cost control while promoting lean practices.

• Ensure environmental compliance, safety, and regulatory adherence.

• Support EH&S, COSHH, incident investigations, and ISO audits.

• Mentor and develop a skilled, motivated engineering team.

Required skills & experience:

• Proven semiconductor manufacturing experience across multiple process areas.

• 2+ years of management experience, leading technical or manufacturing teams.

• Expertise in yield engineering, process integration, and SPC/DOE/FMEA.

• Experience in high-reliability, quality-driven production environments.

• Ability to lead change control and drive cross-functional process improvement.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Understanding of III–V, II–V, or II–VI compound semiconductor technologies.

Desirable experience:

• Cross-functional team leadership in high-tech manufacturing.

• Experience with environmental compliance and EHS reporting.

• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 45001 audits.

Tools & methods:

• Statistical process control (SPC), DOE, and FMEA.

• Change control and quality management systems.

• Environmental, Health & Safety compliance tools.

What success looks like:

• High-yield, repeatable, and robust manufacturing processes.

• Continuous improvement in process integration, efficiency, and yield.

• Strong cross-functional collaboration and timely problem resolution.

• Compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

• Retention and growth of a motivated, skilled engineering team.

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Relocation assitance

Salary: £85,000 + benefits

Please contact us for further details.