Responsibility for assigned external wafer manufacturing sites (foundries)
Monitoring the overall performance of assigned foundries with regards to production and technology development (analyzing production processes, identifying areas for improvement & setting up / reviewing relevant process KPIs)
Supporting major ramp ups in close cooperation with NPI teams
Co-working with various engineering departments and product- / process reliability team regarding qualification of new devices, technologies and changes in existing process flows
Leading/ supporting task forces with focus to technical problem solving
Performing process and quality audits following IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 standards
Supporting customer audits / visits at supplier sites
Managing disposition of critical material at suppliers in alignment with internal
Driving continuous improvement programs to establish predictable and reliable manufacturing capabilities at wafer manufacturing suppliers to ensure technical robustness of products in alignment with manager
Ensuring that products, services & procedures are fit for purpose and meet both external & internal requirements and customer expectations
Initiate and lead continuous improvement programs internally to robust quality system and supplier management system
Education & Experiences:
Technical degree (Bachelor, equivalent or higher) in physics, electrical engineering, material science or similar
Experience in the semiconductor industry (better for ASIC technologies)
Strong technical problem-solving skills
Very good communication skills and good appearance in front of suppliers & customers (required: English, beneficial: Chinese)
Excellent understanding of manufacturing procedures and processing