Renesas Electronics

Semiconductor

PrincipalQualityAssuranceEngineer

$175–275k ~AI est. George Town, Penang, Malaysia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Principal Quality Assurance Engineer at Renesas Electronics. Skills: Supplier Quality Management, Problem Solving, Auditing. Act as quality interface between suppliers and Renesas. Lead investigation of quality issues”

Industry & Context.

Semiconductor
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Structured problem-solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree in electrical engineering, Minimum 10 years supplier quality management, Proven semiconductor processes experience, Hands-on problem-solving methodologies experience, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Third-party audit certification for ISO9001, Third-party audit certification for IATF16949

Nice to Have

Experience with advanced semiconductor packaging, Knowledge of VDA 6.3, Ability to influence suppliers, Experience in regional supplier quality, Experience in global supplier quality

What You'll Do.

Act as quality interface between suppliers and Renesas

Lead investigation of quality issues

Drive corrective and preventive actions

Maintain supplier audit program

Execute supplier audit program

Support supplier process change management

Support supplier material change management

Support site certification activities

Provide quality leadership in evaluation

Provide quality leadership in qualification

Analyze quality trends

Manage improvement projects

Influence cross-functional teams

Drive continuous improvement at subcontractor sites

Deliver supplier quality training

Support development of best-known practices

Support deployment of best-known practices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Interpersonal skills

Process & Methodology

Improvement projects

Full Job Description

Renesas is seeking for a supplier quality engineer for its Outsourced assembly and test subcontractor management. 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, continuous improvements, audits 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. Key Responsibilities: Supplier Quality Management & Liaison Act as the primary quality interface between suppliers and Renesas, ensuring alignment with quality requirements and expectations. Quality Excursion Management & Corrective Actions Lead the investigation of quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D) and drive effective corrective and preventive actions to closure. Supplier Audit, Certification & Change Control Maintain and execute the supplier audit program and support supplier process/material change management and site certification activities. New Supplier Assessment & Qualification Provide quality leadership in the evaluation and qualification of new subcontractors supporting Automotive, High Reliability, Industrial, and Commercial markets. Continuous Improvement Leadership Analyze quality trends, manage improvement projects, and influence cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement at subcontractor sites. Training & Best Practice Deployment Deliver supplier quality training and support the development and deployment of best-known practices across subcontracted manufacturing operations. ## Qualifications * Degree in electrical engineering or relevant field * Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in supplier q

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