SQM SCS Senior IC Assembly Series Production (SP) Engineer
- Singapore
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage supplier quality for dedicated OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) providers, including performance tracking, 8D management, and yield improvements.
- Oversee product lifecycle management, including PLC/MLC gate releases, manufacturing releases, and annual re-qualifications.
- Lead product and process change management, evaluating supplier changes and coordinating release processes within Continental.
- Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards (IATF, VDA) and implement zero-defect strategies at OSAT suppliers.
- Support sourcing activities for AESS-specific suppliers, including maturity evaluations and supplier component reviews.
- Drive continuous improvement programs for supplier quality processes, guidelines, and systems.
- Manage escalations for component and manufacturing-related quality topics, both internally and externally.
- Conduct VDA 6.3 audits for technology development and manufacturing processes at AESS suppliers.
- Support the development of AESS-specific tools and processes for quality management, including PCN/PTN management, MRB management, and qualification according to AEC-Q100.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement category quality requirements and improvement programs.
- Develop and implement supplier performance metrics and scorecards to track and improve OSAT provider quality.
- Conduct regular supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with Continental's quality standards and industry regulations.
- Collaborate with R&D teams to provide input on new product designs from a manufacturability and quality perspective.
- Implement and maintain a robust supplier corrective action system to address quality issues promptly and effectively.
- Lead cross-functional teams in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities for complex quality issues.
- Academic degree in Engineering, Business administration or comparable qualification
- 7+ years of experience in semiconductor supplier quality or process engineering, with at least 5+ years in assembly/packaging.
- Strong understanding of semiconductor backend process.
- Experience managing suppliers in a fabless or OSAT environment.
- Familiarity with automotive standards (IATF16949, AEC-Q100, APQP, PPAP) preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using 8D, FMEA, SPC and DOE.
- With experience in Purchasing, R&D, Controlling or comparable preferably Automotive Industry
- Bilingual in English & Mandarin as need to liaise with Asia and Europe offices
- Strong Decision-Making Skills and entrepreneurship
- Project management knowledge, strong attention to detail and agile result-oriented negotiation skills
- Eager to learn new skillsets and to develop personally
- Strong team contributor, comfortable in collaborating with cross functional and highly multicultural teams in a highly active, fast paced environment across multiple time zones
- Excellent presentation and written communication skills to various levels of the internal and supplier organizations
- Willingness to travel regionally and globally to support supplier sites and audits.