Principal Engineer QA Manufacturing

Job Description

This position is for Principal Engineer (Global Supplier Quality & Material Engineering) based out at GlobalFoundries India center, Bengaluru, India and is a support function role for all global fabs of GF. Key responsibility will be ensuring that all the supplier quality programs are being managed and executed effectively and in a timely manner by ensuring excellent supplier quality services to achieve customer satisfaction.

Your Job:

• Should be able to work closely with fab on supplier related issues NC and drive structured problem solving (8D) as per GF guidelines till closure.
• Prepare/update the material specification based on the product requirements.
• Work with supplier for qualification of new material, define COA parameters, control plans based on product criticality/functional requirements, identify, and implement control limits & sign off with supplier on product characteristics.
• Managing supplier quality at supplier by making sure that supplier is adhering to the GF manufacturing process and QMS (ISO 9001), IATF 16949, EHS and internal audit experience.
• New supplier evaluation and onboarding as per GF requirements.
• Manage supplier related change requests by assessing the potential risks associated (Risk Assessment) with the change & notify stake holders from fab to ensure smooth transition.
• Identify the gaps in supplier manufacturing process & QMS system. Drive the continuous improvement activities using lean six sigma, 4-16 framework etc. with supplier to improve supplier KPI.
• Should be able to perform supplier audit, manage supplier related NC/Incidents/OFI, Initiate & drive SCAR closure for supplier related incidents by identifying correct root cause and implementing the CAPA.
• Annually supplier performance monitoring (rating supplier on SCAR performance, change management, continuous improvement initiatives)
• Reviewing the supplier PPAP documents as per GF guidelines for new material qualification and product change notification (PCN).
• Driving zero defect policy with suppliers.
• Should be able to put continuous effort to streamline the SQC procedure for productivity improvement.
• Will have to closely collaborate with all process owners, GSC for driving or supporting internal process improvement initiatives (cost saving or manufacturing).
• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Uses standard engineering methods to analyze and resolve problems.
• Should be willing to take new assignments and challenges.
• flexible in job assignment and ready to work on weekend shifts on a rotational basis as required by the business.
• Should have working knowledge of using various tools like MS office, PowerBI, JMP, Minitab, SAP, Shiny, PLM etc.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
• Customer/stakeholder focus. Ability to build strong relationships with Application teams, cross functional IT and global/local IT teams

Required Qualifications:

• PhD/Master's/Bachelor's Degree preferably in Material /Chemical Engineering or Science in Physics/Material Science or related field.
• Bachelor's Degree +4-5 years, Master's Degree +2-4 years, PhD +1-2 years
• Experience with manufacturing industry preferably with semiconductors/ electronics, automobile, or aerospace industry.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Should have a basic knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Structured Problem Solving (SPS) -skills, 8D, Failure Mode & Effect Analytical (FMEA), 7 QC tools & Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Product Part Approval Process (PPAP), Measurement System Analysis (MSA).

Additional Skill:

• Should be able to collaborate with global stakeholders and work as a team.
• Should have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong team player with good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a globally matrixed team or environment.
• Should be able to take decisions and incorporate critical thinking and problem solving as and when needed.
• Willing to adapt / learn new skills and should be able to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.
• Independent & resourceful, good leadership quality, able to challenge norms.
• Tactful & discreet in handling confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD/Master's/Bachelor's Degree preferably in Material /Chemical Engineering or Science in Physics/Material Science or related field.