Automotive Product Quality Sr Engineer | REQ 8135      | Milan | Italy

Founded in 2003, InvenSense Inc., a TDK Group Company, is the world’s leading provider of MEMS sensor platforms. InvenSense vision of Sensing Everything™ targets the consumer electronics and industrial markets with integrated Motion and Sound solutions. Our solutions combine MEMS (micro electrical mechanical systems) sensors, such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, compasses, and microphones with proprietary algorithms and firmware that intelligently process, synthesize, and calibrate the output of sensors, maximizing performance and accuracy. InvenSense motion tracking, audio and location platforms, and services can be found in many of the world’s largest and most iconic brands including smartphones, tablets, wearables, drones, gaming devices, internet of things, automotive products, and remote controls for smart TVs.

InvenSense is headquartered in San Jose, CA, and has offices in Boston, China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, France, Canada, Slovakia, and Italy. We’re looking for top-notch innovators to join our global team. If you’re interested in being a part of our journey and helping us grow to become the leading provider of SoC platform solutions, we want to hear from you.

DESCRIPTION:

Responsibilities:

• Drive improvements in Automotive Quality Management by defining and implementing QA standards and best practices.
• Review, implement and monitor compliance of the Automotive “Customer Specific Requirement (CSR).”
• Develop and implement fundamental Automotive Quality tools, including Process and Design FMEAs, MSA, SPC (Process capability & Process performance of variable data, Control chart), PPAP, APQP, and CAPA.
• Implement the APQP process and lead/troubleshoot all APQP and PPAP elements across various product development phases.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and with manufacturing sites to implement continuous improvement programs and “zero defect” methodologies for Automotive products.
• Lead hands-on activities to improve Failure Analysis capabilities through tools such as: 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagrams, DOEs, Effective Root Cause Analysis, CAPA.
• Support the development and implementation of Safe Launch processes for new Automotive products.
• Contribute to the completion of PPAP submissions and obtaining customer approvals.
• Lead DPPM (Defective Parts Per Million) reduction initiatives, targeting zero DPPM across all Automotive products.
• Support cross-functional team (CFT) meetings, driving resolution of quality issues to closure.
• Support the implementation of the Internal Audit program and assist with customer and third-party audits, including follow-up on corrective actions.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical discipline (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering).
• Proven knowledge of ISO-9001 and IATF16949 Quality Standards.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Automotive semiconductor industries.
• Familiar with the entire semiconductor product life cycle, from concept to end-of-life (EOL).
• Hands-on experience working with Automotive customers, including “Tier 1” suppliers.
• Direct involvement in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities for automotive products
• Strong working knowledge of automotive core tools, including PPAP, APQP, MSA, FMEA, and SPC.
• Demonstrated experience in executing APQP and PPAP processes.
• Experience with foundry and assembly (packaging) processes and qualifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to interface directly with customers and suppliers.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools: Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, process-driven, and results-oriented environment with a strong sense of urgency and passion.
• Fluent in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Comprehensive experience with the AEC-Q100 qualification process.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 (Road Vehicles – Functional Safety) quality standards.
• Proven understanding of the VDA 6.3 quality audit standard.