Automotive Quality Engineer

Senior StaffAutomotiveQuality Engineer.  Must have a proven track record of having worked in a similar role in a semiconductor company.

Job Description: 

This is a customer-facing, hands-on role in Automotive Quality & Reliability Engineering. Candidate will be responsible to define, implement, and sustain Automotive Quality Operating System (QOS) across the organization to achieve zero defect goal.

The primary function involves integrated circuit products in high-voltage (>750V) automotive applications. The key responsibilities are to work seamlessly with various organization at company headquarter and its supply base to manage qualification, audits, PPAP documentation, customer problem resolution, and corrective and preventive actions as needed to promote PI product in the Automotive market. Candidate must have proven record of interfacing directly with customers in responding to requests and managing customer expectations and quality concerns. 

Specific responsibilities: 

• Comprehend and advocate customer quality expectations and fit-for-use requirements as applied to company’s products and business processes. 
• Timely resolution of issues related to quality of products and services. 
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding product quality, reliability, environmental compliance, regulatory compliance, safety compliance, and quality agreements. 
• Prepare PPAP documentation as required for product development, qualification, and product change management. 
• Interface with contract manufacturers on compliance management of discrepant materials. 
• Drive corrective and preventive actions resulting from product and process non-conformity issues. 
• Support customers with automotive safety compliance requirements per ISO 26262. 

Requirements: 

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline is required. 
• 10+ years of experience in customer quality engineering involving integrated circuits supplied in the Automotive Market. 
• Must have IATF-16949 compliant automotive quality experience and PPAP documentation. 
• Working knowledge of ISO 26262 compliant safety management system and FMEDA 
• Working experience on execution of qualification per AEC Q100 requirements 
• Experience with execution of QMS per with ISO 9001, IATF-16949, AEC-Q100 and other applicable automotive quality standards. 
• Frequent overseas travel will be required. 

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