Rocket Lot Alpha Director Quality Management San Jose Ca

Job description

Lead, shape, and further develop a global Product Quality team of approximately four professionals located in the United States and India. Inspire, coach, and empower team members to act as the voice of quality across regions and functions. Own Quality Management throughout the entire product lifecycle for a diverse portfolio of power semiconductor hardware solutions for automotive and functional safety products, as well as emerging power solutions for advanced robotics applications. Define and drive Functional Safety quality strategies for automotive and safety-critical applications in accordance with applicable standards, including ISO 26262. Confirm that management plans (safety plan, document plan, verification plan) are aligned with the implementation of ISO 26262. Perform functional safety pre-assessments in preparation for baseline submission to the Central Organisation for Audit and Assessment (ATV CA3). Conduct Functional Safety audits and assessments as a co-auditor during the product development lifecycle to ensure compliance with ISO 26262. Support external Functional Safety assessments/audits by certification bodies (e.g., TÜV, Exida). Conduct continuous assessments against ISO 26262 requirements to create evidence for the safety case. Confirm that corrective actions for systematic issues are agreed upon and adequately addressed to meet ISO 26262 requirements. Provide guidance on ISO 26262 process compliance and product conformance to project team members, project managers, and safety managers. Ensure quality processes fully support Functional Safety concepts from item definition through production and field monitoring. Support development teams in achieving Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) requirements and safety goals. Drive quality oversight of Functional Safety verification, validation, qualification, and confirmation activities. Ensure alignment of quality strategies with safety cases, safety mechanisms, and product reliability requirements. Support assessments and audits related to Functional Safety, customer requirements, and industry standards. Establish and maintain quality roadmaps supporting future technologies, products, and packages. Participate in project board reviews and act as a key decision-maker for project release approvals. Lead product risk assessments and make release decisions under challenging schedules and business constraints. Ensure robust implementation of quality and reliability methodologies throughout development and production. Initiate and lead continuous improvement programs focused on quality, reliability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Support key customer engagements and quality discussions, representing the company as a senior quality leader. Ensure process compliance during product development and production. Ensure availability of required quality assurance measures and documentation. Apply advanced knowledge of quality systems, methods, and tools successfully to complex situations. Communicate with customers regarding product-related quality topics and questions. Provide release documentation (e.g., PPAP) to customers. Drive effective escalation management and resolution of critical customer quality concerns. Inspiring leader who builds international team success through trust, collaboration, and empowerment Leverages diverse perspectives to drive innovation and improve decision-making Strong communicator with business acumen, able to align stakeholders around challenging objectives Maintains strong customer focus and remains composed under pressure while balancing multiple priorities Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or comparable technical discipline 10+ years in Hardware semiconductor, power, and automotive semiconductor industries 5+ years proven leadership managing global and multicultural teams Extensive experience in quality management across development, qualification, manufacturing, and customer support Certification in Semiconductor Automotive Functional Safety (mandatory) Standard content, requirements interpretation, and implementation methodology Safety analysis methods: FTA, DFA, FMEDA, FIT reporting per ISO 26262 and SN 29500 Quality Methodologies & Standards IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 Risk Management, FMEA, PIN FMEA, QFD, 8D, PPAP Semiconductor technologies, product development, manufacturing, and supply chain quality Wafer processes and process control Burn-In concepts and Design for Stress reliability corridor management with quarterly RPT submissions Experience with advanced power stages, point-of-load regulators, or automotive power semiconductor products (highly desirable) Familiarity with product quality requirements for automotive EV systems, autonomous systems, and robotics (strong plus) Excellent stakeholder management and customer communication Ability to work effectively across global organizations and multiple continents Project management experience (advantageous) Fluent English required; German language skills or willingness to learn We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone. This means we embrace diversity and inclusion and welcome everyone for who they are. At Infineon, we offer a working environment characterized by trust, openness, respect and tolerance and are committed to give all applicants and employees equal opportunities. We base our recruiting decisions on the applicant´s experience and skills.