Senior Engineer Component Introduction (Supplier Quality Management – Semiconductor Solutions) (m/f/diverse) - REF74643L

Continental Automotive is entering into 'Fabless Semiconductor Solutions'. The target is to build up a robust supply base with Zero Defect Quality Culture and streamlined value chain with new responsibilities and interface definitions for suppliers. The best-fit supplier strategy will be applied to achieve best market conditions for our company.Your tasks and responsibilities:Reporting to Global Category Sensor & ASICs, strive to secure “Best in Class” consistent and sustainable supplier quality performance to reach Continental Business and Quality targets.Quality responsible for customer-owned tooling processes, Semiconductor Solutions related component sourcing, design, development, and release of technologies and components (incl. sub-releases).Define, drive, and implement best-in-class Supplier & Component strategy by setting Category quality requirements, deploying lessons learned, and early involvement in supplier and technology identification.Drive supplier development and improvement activities at supplier sites.Define, release, and implement Semiconductor Solutions procedures, guidelines, and tools to meet the Zero-defect strategy.Responsible for component development quality and Material Life Cycle (MLC) release activities in collaboration with R&D, Technical Operation Management, and Test Program Engineering.Support manufacturing quality, including MRB decisions, 8D handling, failure analysis, escalation management, test coverage enhancement, and risk assessment.Define and maintain Semiconductor Solutions specific requirements, including audits, certification, and technical capability for Foundry, OSAT, and Test suppliers.Support product and process change requests, including PCNs from suppliers, ensuring comprehensive qualification of any changes.Support data systems to collect and evaluate supplier quality-related key performance indicators (KPIs) for regular quality performance reporting.