Principal Engineer (Front End Process)

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

In this role as a Process Engineering Manager, will hold responsibility to ensure that process Team management and consistently in Control of your process and team and meet Quality and Productivity requirement as well plan and supervising direct reports accordingly. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify new methods and techniques to maintain and improve produces whilst reviewing existing processes to enhance process repeatability, reliability and reduce downtime 

• Responsible for managing the onboarding of new Products within projects regardless of scale  

• Manage a team of Process Engineers in the writing and execution of OQ/PQ process validation protocols and reports  

• Provide on-Line support for tool builds and tryouts  

• Work with Engineering to lead design reviews and complete process refinement during development/validation  

• Supervise, train, and lead the staff to produce quality products in a safe and productive manner.  

• Work with Process Engineers to resolve issues as well Work with Engineering, Production, customers, and vendors to expedite in a timely and cost-effective manner.  

• Work within the constraints of budget, schedule and scope to manage risk and ensure adherence to established processes and methodologies through Interaction with customers, suppliers, internal resources and Mentoring engineers in Defining and managing scope, time and cost for complex projects or programs as well Identifying risks, taking responsibility for mitigation actions, and managing mitigation plan 

• Ensure productivity improvements through process changes, document, as well as implement process capability and work with Equipment Engineers to maximize productivity of the equipment. 

• Monitor process performance indices on qualified processes and establish good controls to maintain process performance. Improve on qualified processes using quality improvement tools. 

• Monitor entire FE LOH, RCA and investigation report in 8D format for any bad material that customer received. 

• Creates DFMEA, PFMEA in Assembly and Test, OCAP, Work Instruction, SPC and Control Plan. 

• Create and revised line process documents and ensure implementation of all manufacturing control and procedures are well documented, align and religiously follow by all concern person in the specific process. 

• Conduct training and development of manufacturing processes and changes to all operators and technicians. 

• Have hands-on knowledge for Plating, Mold, Trim Form, OS tester and singulation process and as well some level of knowledge in chemical and tooling. 

• Responsible / support for the Capacity increase, package transfer and qualification of products within plant. 

• Responsible in collaborating with Equipment Engineering to ensure all equipment are properly maintained and controls are implemented. 

• Responsible for validating new products and processes and making sure metrics and indices are met for high volume production. 

• Perform other related tasks which may be required from time to time. 

SKILLS /COMPETENCIES 

(Top 3-7 most important/critical competencies needed for the job both soft and hard skills): 

Hard Competencies: 

• Analytical with risk-based thinking 

• Problem-solving skills  

• MS Office applications 

Soft Skills: 

• Familiarity with learning management systems and relevant quality standards i.e. IATF 16949 

• Results-driven, creative, and innovative 

• Demonstrates excellent team leadership. 

• Good in communication and a team player. 

• Experience in P/FMEA. 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: 

• Degree in Engineering. 

• Experience in Line Maintenance and Process Engineering Management 

• Min 7 years experience in semiconductors manufacturing environment, with good process knowledge. 

• Proven supervisory and technical skills 

• Die Bond and Wire Bond Process Knowledge 

ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

KPIs – Deliverables and Process: 

• Control Plan Compliance 

• Hold Lot Rate 

• Audit Findings – count & closure rate 

• Customer Complaints 

• OEE/DEE and MTBA 

Output (Deliverables): 

• Stable Process (Yield, Quality issues, Out of Control incidents) 

• Risks are mitigated 

• Quick risk scoping based online signals 

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D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.