Renesas Electronics

Semiconductor

PrincipalQualityAssuranceEngineer

$165–250k ~AI est. Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Principal Quality Assurance Engineer at Renesas Electronics. Skills: Supplier quality, PCB assembly, SMT. Liaise between regional suppliers and Renesas. Manage quality excursions”

Industry & Context.

Semiconductor
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Root cause analysis; 8D; 5-Why; Fishbone analyses

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum 10 years relevant experience, Supplier quality management experience, Supplier selection experience, Ongoing quality improvement experience, Manufacturing excursion response management experience, Working experience with component suppliers, Proven experience in PCB assembly, Experience in utilization of problem-solving methodologies, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Understanding of ISO9001, Understanding of process audit methodology, Understanding of quality tools FMEA, Understanding of quality tools Control Plan, Understanding of quality tools SPC, Understanding of quality tools MSA

Nice to Have

Surface mount technology (SMT) experience, Related manufacturing techniques experience

What You'll Do.

Liaise between regional suppliers and Renesas

Manage quality excursions

Drive effective root cause solutions

Drive preventive actions

Support process change process

Support material change process

Support site certification activities

Support audit activities

Collaborate with component suppliers

Ensure compliance with quality standards

Ensure compliance with specifications

Support PCB assembly processes

Identify quality trends

Influence teams to drive continuous improvement

Support best practice initiatives

Support lesson learn initiatives

Enhance supplier quality

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal cross functional groups

Communication Scope

Excellent written; Excellent verbal

Process & Methodology

Manage projects

Full Job Description

Renesas is seeking supplier quality engineer for its AI High Density Power Modules product families. The Subcontractor Quality Engineer is responsible for providing support of Supplier Quality Systems through identification and evaluation of key process metrics, verification of Renesas specific requirements, support of Quality and risk mitigation activities and continuous improvement. Additional responsibilities include serving as a regional liaison for subcontracted manufacturing operations and component (passives, inductors, substrate etc) suppliers providing support on Quality documentation and implementation of best-known-practices. This role ensures that established manufacturing inspection, sampling and statistical process control procedures are followed and assure compliance to in-house and/or external specifications and standards, such as ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO/TS16949 wherever applicable. Responsibilities: * Liaison between regional suppliers and Renesas * Manage quality excursions and drive for effective root cause solutions and preventive actions * Support process/material change process and site certification and audit activities * Collaborate with component suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications for power modules. * Support PCB assembly processes, with a focus on surface mount technology (SMT) and related manufacturing techniques. * Identify quality trends, manage projects & influence teams to drive continuous improvement. * Support best practice or lesson learn initiatives aimed at enhancing supplier quality. * Ability to motivate others, remain focused and organized. Communicate with excellent written/verbal and problem-solving skills. ## Qualifications * Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. * Minimum 10 years relevant experience in supplier quality management which includes supplier selection, ongoing quality improvement and manufacturing excursion response management. * Working experience and knowledge

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