Principal Engineer Quality Assurance

Job Description

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, Certification & Change Control

Plan and execute supplier audit programs, lead supplier certification 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.

Qualifications

Must (Required)

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Min 10 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, including supplier quality, manufacturing, process engineering, or quality engineering
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor assembly processes, including bumping processes and FCBGA package assembly, and related 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
• Fluent English and Chinese

Want (Preferred)

• Certified Lead Auditor for ISO9001 and/or IATF16949
• Experience with advanced semiconductor packaging technologies
• 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

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.