Renesas Electronics
Semiconductor
PrincipalQualityAssuranceEngineer
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“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.
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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