Product Quality Engineering (PQE) Manager – Monolithic Power

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corporation is seeking a PQE Manager to lead the Product Quality Engineering team and drive end-to-end quality and reliability across product life cycles. The role involves defining qualification strategies for new products, changes, and technology transfers, and collaborating with engineering, operations and suppliers to strengthen robustness and customer satisfaction.

The candidate will ensure governance to meet internal and customer requirements and manage risk, with

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading cross‑cultural quality teams.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductors and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with failure analysis workflows and quality tools (FMEA, 8D).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Product Quality Engineering team.
• Define and execute qualification and QA strategy for new products and changes.
• Ensure quality representation across product lifecycle and post-release.
• Drive risk management and corrective actions with cross‑functional teams.
• Monitor quality metrics and escalate critical issues to management.
• Support customer quality engagements and supplier interactions.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Engineering

Program Management

Analytical Mindset

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Tools

FMEA

8D

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

Job Description

The PQE manager is responsible for establishing and leading the PQE team, ensuring quality and reliability performance of Monolithic Power products wherever they are designed, manufactured, and assembled, by managing Product Quality related aspects from an end-to-end perspective (from concept throughout the entire product lifecycle) in accordance with international standards and customer requirements. The PQE team is also responsible for Reliability Monitoring through ORT.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Product Quality Engineering team for Monolithic power devices, providing coaching, performance management, and capability development to ensure organizational success.
• Define and execute the product qualification and quality assurance strategy across new product introductions, product changes, supplier changes, and technology transfers.
• Ensure effective quality representation throughout the product lifecycle, from design kick‑off through production release and sustaining operations.
• Establish governance processes to ensure compliance with internal requirements, customer expectations, and applicable industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, IEC, JEDEC).
• Drive risk management activities, including participation in design and process reviews, and ensure timely implementation and closure of mitigation actions.
• Review qualification outcomes, assess quality and reliability risks, and provide final quality approval and recommendations for product release and change management decisions.
• Support customer quality engagement related to qualification strategies, reliability performance, and quality‑related escalations.
• Ensure timely resolution of qualification and product quality issues by driving cross‑functional problem‑solving, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Partner with Engineering, Operation and Supplier Quality teams to improve product robustness, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor key quality and reliability metrics, identify emerging risks, and elevate critical issues to management with appropriate mitigation plans.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement (shift‑left) by ensuring lessons learned from quality and reliability issues are systematically incorporated into design, process, and organizational improvements.
• Manage resource planning, prioritization, and execution of quality objectives to meet business commitments and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successfully leading cross‑cultural quality engineering teams, driving organizational performance, talent development, and execution of strategic quality objectives.
• Good understanding of semiconductors and the semiconductor industry.
• Good understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes (wafer fab, assembly, test).
• Strong knowledge on industry quality, reliability standards, and qualification methodologies.
• Experience with failure analysis workflows and quality tools (FMEA, 8D, root cause analysis).

• Strong analytical and structured problem‑solving mindset.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and with cross‑functional teams.
• Customer‑focused, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working in a global, multicultural environment.

• Written and verbal English is mandatory.
• Flexible to undertake international travel at short notice.
• Self‑motivated and business service minded.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communications skills

Additional Information

The expected annual pay range for this position is €53,000-€70,000. Please note that the final offer will depend on factors such as geographic location, relevant experience, and the candidate’s skill set. This role is also eligible for a bonus.

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.

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.