Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

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Company Description Job Description Renesas is seeking supplier quality engineer for its AI High Density Power Modules product families. 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 and continuous improvement. Additional responsibilities include serving as a regional liaison for subcontracted manufacturing operations and component (passives, inductors, substrate etc) suppliers providing support on Quality documentation 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. Responsibilities: Liaison between regional suppliers and Renesas Manage quality excursions and drive for effective root cause solutions and preventive actions Support process/material change process and site certification and audit activities Collaborate with component suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications for power modules. Support PCB assembly processes, with a focus on surface mount technology (SMT) and related manufacturing techniques. Identify quality trends, manage projects & influence teams to drive continuous improvement. Support best practice or lesson learn initiatives aimed at enhancing supplier quality. Ability to motivate others, remain focused and organized. Communicate with excellent written/verbal and problem-solving skills. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Minimum 10 years relevant experience in supplier quality management which includes supplier selection, ongoing quality improvement and manufacturing excursion response management. Working experience and knowledge of component suppliers (passive, substrate, inductor, capacitors etc). Proven experience in PCB assembly, especially surface mount technology (SMT). Experience in utilization of various problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5-Why and fishbone analyses). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with internal cross functional groups. Understanding of standards ISO9001 and process audit methodology as well as quality tools FMEA, Control Plan, SPC and MSA. Additional Information 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 . We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning. Videos To Watch