Compound Semiconductor Integration Manager in North East

Compound Semiconductor Integration Manager

Location: Newcastle, Tyne & Wear. Competitive salary + bonus + relocation assistance.

A leading compound semiconductor manufacturer is looking for a technical manager to help scale its operations. This role sits in a key area of the business where you’ll influence and improve new process technology development and yields, working on UK-first, high‑performance III–V compound semiconductor technologies for RF/microwave applications.

The role

• Develop and integrate new process technologies to support the technology roadmap
• Lead a team focused on process integration, yield improvement and production readiness
• Manage gate‑stage reviews and provide feedback on engineering trials and production data
• Track and report line/die yield; build Pareto analyses and drive targeted yield improvements
• Work with Process, Device, Quality and Production teams to contain and resolve excursions
• Maintain department KPIs, budgets, cost control and lean practices
• Oversee environmental compliance: waste streams, pollution control, audits, ISO14001/OHSAS45001
• Support EH&S, COSHH, incident investigation and regulatory interactions

Key knowledge and experience

• Semiconductor manufacturing experience across multiple process areas
• 2+ years of management experience
• Strong background in yield engineering, process integration and SPC/DOE/FMEA
• Experience in high‑reliability, quality‑driven environments
• Ability to lead change control and cross‑functional improvement
• Understanding of II–V / II–VI or III–V technologies is an advantage

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary + relocation assistance
• Major long‑term investment in technology and capability
• Career growth within a scaling UK semiconductor hub

Apply now or send a CV directly to Imogen@waverecruitment.co.uk.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Semiconductor Manufacturing