Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

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.
• Must (Required)
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in supplier quality management, including supplier selection, quality improvement, and manufacturing excursion response
• Working knowledge of semiconductor assembly processes
• Hands-on experience with problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Third-party audit certification for ISO9001 and IATF16949
• Preferred skills
• Experience or knowledge of advanced semiconductor packaging (e.g., Multi-Chip Modules, Wafer-Level Chip Scale Packages)
• Knowledge and practical use of ISO9001 and IATF16949 Core Tools
• Proven ability to influence suppliers and drive timely resolution of quality issues
• Experience working in a regional or global supplier quality environment
• Understanding of Japanese Culture
• Japanese language skill (JLPT N5 or above)
• 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.

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Additional Information

SQE (Supplier Quality Engineer) for Assembly sites (OSAT an IM sites)

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