Job Details
Job Description
About Altera
Altera is a leading FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) company that delivers programmable hardware, software, and development tools to drive innovation from cloud to edge. With over four decades of experience in programmable logic, our broad portfolio includes FPGAs, CPLDs, IP, SmartNICs, IPUs, and System on Modules—supported by industry-leading tools like the Quartus development suite.
Recently re-established as an independent business, Altera is focused on accelerating programmable compute in AI, networking, communications, industrial, automotive, aerospace/military, and edge-computing domains. Our mission is to provide leadership programmable solutions that are easy to design and deploy, and our vision is to pioneer innovation that unlocks extraordinary possibilities.
About the Role
We are seeking a Manufacturing and Supplier Quality Engineer to lead Altera's supplier quality management. In this role, you will work closely with engineering, operations and manufacturing suppliers to ensure all quality requirements are met in production. You will drive issue resolution, oversee supplier quality performance and implement process controls and data analytics to maintain high quality and reliability (Q&R) products.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for supplier manufacturing quality of Altera FPGA.
Interfaces with engineering teams, operation groups and outsource partners to ensure product quality and reliability meeting Altera requirements.
Leads and drives supplier related RMA, quality incident risk assessment, root causing analysis, resolution, corrective and preventive actions with cross functional team, Q&R risk assessment and material disposition
Deliver and support manufacturing optimization. Monitor and drive product outgoing DPPM improvement.
Establish and monitor supplier performance metrics and KPIs to assess quality, delivery, and overall supplier effectiveness.
Monitor and analyze quality results and identify & drives continuous improvements.
Drives implementation of learning across suppliers.
Define qualification plan, review and approve changes to supplier processes, materials, specifications and manufacturing locations by collaborating with change owner.
Plans, coordinates and leads supplier quality audit until full closure of corrective actions.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's or master's degree in electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, material engineering, manufacturing engineering or related field
Strong knowledge of semiconductor substrate, packaging assembly and test manufacturing processes and package level reliability testing methodologies
Experience with supplier quality management
Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 & IATF16949 quality system requirements
Certified ISO9001 auditor
Applying statistical analysis to quality and reliability data
Strong technical problem-solving and analytical abilities
Experience with quality tools including 8D, FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP and APQP
Experience with leadership and stakeholder management
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
+10 years' experience optimizing supplier manufacturing workflows and resolving product and package level Q&R issues and supplier quality management
Advanced proficiency in statistical analysis tools and methods
Practical experience implementing or/and auditing ISO 9001:2015 & IATF16949 quality systems
Experience leading complex or cross-functional technical initiatives and proven ability to influence senior stakeholders
Advanced analytical capabilities and data-driven decision making
Job Type
Regular
Shift
Shift 1 (Malaysia)
Primary Location
Penang 15, Penang, Malaysia
Additional Locations
Posting Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
