Compound Semiconductor Integration Manager in South Shields

Integration & Yield Manager | Compound Semiconductors | SC-eligible (UK passport holder or ILR)
Location – Newcastle Upon-Tyne | Competitive + Bonus + Relocation
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.
You\’ll be working on UK-first, high-performance III–V compound semiconductor technologies for RF/microwave applications, in a company genuinely pushing innovation forward in the UK.
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, ISO*****/OHSAS*****
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
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