Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Engineer, New Production Introduction Engineering

The Role:

• We are currently seeking an experienced and versatile New Product Introduction Engineer to join our team. In this role, your primary responsibility will be to drive successful qualificationsand startup ofproducts,andensure readiness for mass production at ourYonezawaSite The products wouldeitherbetransferred from other existing facilities, ornew productsutilizing a Stage Gate Process from Development to Manufacturing stage.

• You will use your skills/experience to influence product design teams to improve design for manufacturability, while ensuring the highest levels of quality. Achieving this goal will require the use of collaboration, influence, and individual skills to interface with all functions across the organization.

• The NPI Engineer will work closely with theProcess Engineeringteam,Production cell team and other functional teams to ensure Manufacturing Readiness of the new product portfolio. You will engage with the Processengineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Production Supervisors, Operators, and any othernecessary personnel to drive the successfulproduct qualification and transition to mass production.

• With the fast pace of innovations in semiconductors, you willbe expected to managemultiple projects across the product portfolio.

We expect that you’ll collaborate, share and be ready to learn in a team that partners closely with its customers.

In this role you will:

• Lead or serve asone ofcore team membersforassignednew product developmentprojects as the liaison between Development Engineering and Operations, pulling products to market.

• Lead product transferworking withmultipleteams/sites to ensureproduct performance is equal to POR

• Develop Manufacturing Plans for assigned projects. Topics include selection of manufacturingsite, raw and finished goods material planning, chemical/waste plan, ramp/capacity planning, cost roadmap, etc.Also work closely with Development Engineering to proactively influence product and process design for better manufacturability.

• Manage customer sampleproduction,workingwith Operations teamand Development teamto provide special instructions as required.

• Lead planning and executing product qualificationbased on risk assessmentfrom DFMEA and PFMEA

• Become familiar with equipment for mass production, ensure production lineis capableof producingthe products at manufacturing level.

• Monitor the production at pilot phase, leadingtoresolvethe issues to ensure a smooth transition to highvolumemanufacturing phase.

• Prepare Process Documentation to support Product Launch.

• Drive Improvement Projects (yield, process capability, etc.) to maximize Gross Margin and Predictabilityas part of Operation team
  

Traits we believe make a strong candidate:

• Being a great teammate. Learn from the depth of experience your teammates provide, and desire to share your own ideas and experiences.

• Have strong ownership for assigned projects and willing tosupport even areaoutsideof responsibility

• Interestedin leading a technical team or projects. Experience of being a technical leader will be considered a plus.

• Havepassionforlearning new things, also have tenacityonresolving technical issues

• Motivated and self-directed team player with good interpersonal skills. Must have ability to reach out, communicate and influence personnel at all levels within the organization.

• Excellent documentation, communication, and technical writing skills and good dataliteracy.

• Ability to orchestrate and prioritize multiple activities at once to accomplish Division goals.

• Experience leading Lean/Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement Manufacturing projects and implementation.

• Experiencesand skills in statistical analysis

• Capability or experience in using English language inprofessional occasions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in related technical discipline. Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred.

• Must have5+ years related experience.

• Clearawarenessof safety and qualitytopics, familiar with related ISO regulations.

Your success will be measured by:

• Ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of the development process. Constantly working to ensure no surprises.

• Actively Pulling products into manufacturing, while ensuring project commitmentdates are always met.

• Creating data driven Manufacturing Plans to ensurelong termportfolio success.

• Feedback from your teammatesand pillarsacross the company on your ability to effectively collaborate and add value.