Principle Quality Assurance Engineer

Renesas is seeking for a supplier quality engineer for its WLCSP package and foundry. 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

1. Supplier Quality Management & Liaison

Act as the primary quality interface between suppliers and Renesas, ensuring alignment with quality requirements and expectations.

2. 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.

3. Supplier Audit, Certification & Change Control

Maintain and execute the supplier audit program and support supplier process/material change management and site certification activities.

4. New Supplier Assessment & Qualification

Provide quality leadership in the evaluation and qualification of new subcontractors supporting Automotive, High Reliability, Industrial, and Commercial markets.

5. Continuous Improvement Leadership

Analyze quality trends, manage improvement projects, and influence cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement at subcontractor sites.

6. Training & Best Practice Deployment

Deliver supplier quality training and support the development and deployment of best-known practices across subcontracted manufacturing operations. 

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in electrical engineering or relevant field
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in supplier quality management, including supplier selection, quality improvement, and manufacturing excursion response
• Proven experience in semiconductor processes (Foundry, Assembly, Test)
• Hands-on experience with problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone analysis
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skulls when working with internal and external functional groups.
• Third-party audit certification for ISO9001 and IATF16949

Preferred

• Experience or knowledge of advanced semiconductor packaging (e.g., WLCSP) and Foundry
• Knowledge and practical use of VDA6.3
• Proven ability to influence suppliers and drive timely resolution of quality issues
• Experience working in a regional or global supplier quality environment 

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
 
With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’     
 
At Renesas, you can: 

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  

• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. 

• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.  

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

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