SAW NPI Director (Irvine, CA, US) - Skyworks Solutions, Inc
Irvine, CA
About the Job
If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. Our work culture values diversity, social responsibility, open communication, mutual trust and respect. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together can change the way the world communicates.
Job Description
Skyworks is seeking an NPI Director to lead and improve the overall NPI Organization within the SAW Filter New Product / New Technology Group. As a highly skilled and strategic leader, you will play pivotal role to successfully launch new products meeting Performance, Quality and Time-to-Market. Having affinity with innovative solutions which can be applied throughout development to high-volume manufacturing, you will ensure a seamless coordination across various department in a multicultural environment with teams like R&D Engineers, Device, Process experts, Module Design Team, Program Management and Operations.
The NPI Director will report directly to the head of the SAW Technology Team and drive the overall NPI Setup and Best Practice. You will be located in Irvine, California and manage teams in Japan and Singapore. The job will involve the following functions
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive NPI strategy aligned with company’s goal.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to all design and technology rules, define technology choice, timelines, milestones and deliverables for new product launch.
- Lead end-to-end readiness ensuring a smooth transition from product development to production release, coordinating activities across Design, Process, Test, Operations and Module team to meet Quality, Performance and Schedule.
- Work with design engineering and assist in transition of design prototypes into cost efficient and high-volume manufacturable products
- Lead and coordinate the Product Readiness: Capability, Tolerance Chain Analysis between Process and Product, Reliability at the different stages of the technology development to achieve Cpk and yield targets during NPI and Ramp-Up phase.
- Identify potential risks and challenges in the NPI process and develop mitigation plans.
- Collaborate and openly debate with team to manage projects, solve problems, discuss challenging issues, and learn more about critical issues as a group.
- Implement or improve solutions to minimize disruptions in the NPI workflow.
- Identify and drive continuous improvement in your organization, NPI process and associated department through feedback loops to capture lessons learned from each NPI cycle.
- Report and maintain knowledge on product status to executive leadership by preparing appropriate reports.
Requirements
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering, Material Science, Physics, RF Engineering preferred.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in New Product Introduction / Product Engineering / Design.
- Excellent leadership, communication with interpersonal skills and used to work in a multi-cultural environment.
- Strong understanding of Product Development, manufacturing processes and supply chain management.
- Experience in the design or product engineering of SAW/BAW filters is required.
- Knowledge in Project Management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, both technical and interpersonal.
- Pragmatic and flexible attitude with a result- and data-driven can-do mentality.
- Works autonomously, well-organized, with a good attention to detail, while setting high standards in all aspects of the work.
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Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
