Director, Global QM – Power Modules (Hybrid)

Infineon Technologies AG; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG in San Jose, CA is seeking a Director of Quality Management for the Vertical Core Power product line. You will lead a global quality team, owning product quality for power modules and guiding qualification strategies across the supply chain.

You will define quality targets from customer needs, manage time/cost against qualification plans, and drive continuous improvement while interfacing with R&D, Marketing, and Operations.

Qualifications

• Technical university degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or comparable field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in semiconductor/power module quality management.
• Leadership capabilities with 5+ years leading global teams.
• Experience with PCB power module manufacturing and ODMs.
• Advanced knowledge of quality systems, methods, and tools (risk mgmt, QFD, FMEA, 8D, JEDEC, AEC-Q, IPC).
• In-depth knowledge of semiconductor technologies, development, production and logistics.
• Experience with audits, certifications, standards and process management.
• Customer communication and stakeholder management experience.
• Flexibility for cross-continental collaboration; project management is a plus.
• Fluent in English; German or willingness to learn is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shape, manage and develop a global quality team for power modules.
• Own quality plans, technical problem solving and cross-functional collaboration.
• Manage quality for the power module lifecycle within a dynamic product line.
• Define and deploy quality targets from customer and market requirements.
• Ensure time and cost adherence to qualification plans and schedules.
• Develop strategy for product qualification aligned with business needs.
• Lead qualification strategy along in-house, partner and supplier value chain.
• Conduct risk assessments and authorize risk releases on time.
• Drive continuous improvement programs and escalations.
• Coordinate across R&D, Marketing, Project Management and Quality.

Job description

Infineon Technologies AG in San Jose, CA is seeking a Director of Quality Management for the Vertical Core Power product line. You will lead a global quality team, owning product quality for power modules and guiding qualification strategies across the supply chain.

You will define quality targets from customer needs, manage time/cost against qualification plans, and drive continuous improvement while interfacing with R&D, Marketing, and Operations.