Sr Mgr, Quality Assurance

Job Summary

Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) leadership for PCB suppliers and semiconductor assembly sites

Key Responsibilities

1. Supplier Quality Management & Liaison

Act as the primary quality interface between suppliers and Renesas, ensuring alignment with quality requirements, business objectives, and customer expectations. Serve as the regional SQE focal point for assigned suppliers and manufacturing sites.

2. Quality Excursion Management & Corrective Actions

Lead investigations of quality excursions across internal operations, suppliers, and customers using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D), and drive effective containment, corrective actions, and preventive actions to closure.

3. Supplier Audit, Qualification & Change Control

Plan and execute supplier audit programs, lead supplier qualification activities, and ensure effective management of process, material, and site changes.

4. Supplier Assessment, Qualification & Performance Management

Lead supplier assessments and qualifications for new subcontractors, manage supplier quality rating and performance through KPIs and scorecards, and drive improvement actions to achieve Renesas quality objectives.

5. Continuous Improvement Leadership

Lead quality improvement initiatives, analyze quality trends and systemic risks, manage supplier escalation activities, and influence cross-functional stakeholders to drive sustainable improvements across supplier operations.

6. Training & Best Practice Deployment

Drive supplier quality capability development through training, coaching, and deployment of best-known methods and quality management practices.

Must (Required)

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline

• Min 10 years of experience in the electronics or semiconductor industry, including supplier quality, manufacturing, process, or quality engineering

• Knowledge of PCB fabrication processes and quality control methodologies

• Hands-on experience with 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone analysis, and other structured problem-solving methodologies

• Knowledge and practical application of ISO9001, IATF16949, and Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions

• Auditing experience based on ISO9001 and IATF16949 requirements

Want (Preferred)

• Certified Lead Auditor for ISO9001 and/or IATF16949

• Knowledge of PCB industry standards, including IPC-A-600 and IPC-6012

• Experience with semiconductor assembly, SMT, EMS, or electronics manufacturing environments

• Proven ability to influence suppliers and drive quality improvements

• Experience in regional or global supplier quality management

• Experience leading cross-functional quality initiatives

• Experience coaching or mentoring engineers

• Understanding of Japanese business culture and ways of working