PQE Manager, Semiconductors: Quality & Reliability Leader

Renesas; Sicilia; On-site; EUR 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Renesas Electronics is seeking a Product Quality Engineering (PQE) Manager to lead the PQE team and ensure the quality and reliability of Monolithic Power products from design through production.

The role requires defining qualification strategies, governing quality across the product lifecycle, and coordinating with Engineering, Operations and Supplier Quality. Willingness to travel internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading cross-cultural quality teams.
• Strong understanding of semiconductors and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with failure analysis workflows (FMEA, 8D, root cause analysis).
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Product Quality Engineering team for Monolithic power devices.
• Define and execute the product qualification and quality assurance strategy for new introductions, changes, and transfers.
• Ensure quality representation across the product lifecycle from design to production release.
• Establish governance to comply with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, IEC, JEDEC standards.
• Drive risk management and timely mitigation actions.
• Review qualification outcomes and provide final quality approvals for releases.
• Support customer quality engagement related to qualification strategies and reliability.
• Resolve quality issues through cross-functional problem-solving and corrective actions.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations and Supplier Quality to improve robustness and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor quality metrics and escalate critical issues with mitigation plans.
• Promote continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned.
• Manage resource planning to meet business commitments.

Skills

Leadership

Semiconductor knowledge

Quality assurance

FMEA & 8D

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Travel readiness

Job description

Renesas Electronics is seeking a Product Quality Engineering (PQE) Manager to lead the PQE team and ensure the quality and reliability of Monolithic Power products from design through production.

The role requires defining qualification strategies, governing quality across the product lifecycle, and coordinating with Engineering, Operations and Supplier Quality. Willingness to travel internationally is expected.