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With over four decades of experience in programmable logic, our broad portfolio includes FPGAs, CPLDs, IP, SmartNICs, IPUs, and System on Modules-supported by industry-leading tools like the Quartus development suite.\nRecently re-established as an independent business, Altera is focused on accelerating programmable compute in AI, networking, communications, industrial, automotive, aerospace/military, and edge-computing domains. Our mission is to provide leadership programmable solutions that are easy to design and deploy, and our vision is to pioneer innovation that unlocks extraordinary possibilities.\nAbout the Role\nWe are seeking an experienced Senior QMS Engineer to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Quality Management System (QMS) requirements supporting Altera's automotive business, while providing quality system support for Aerospace, Defense, Government (ADG), and other regulated market initiatives.\nThis senior role is focused on automotive quality requirements, including AIAG core tools, FMEA methodology, calibration and measurement systems, manufacturing and final test compliance, and cross-functional quality execution. The successful candidate will serve as a key QMS subject-matter expert, translating applicable customer, regulatory, and industry requirements into practical QMS processes and operational controls.\nBased in Penang, the role will collaborate closely with teams in San Jose and across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain functions to ensure automotive quality requirements are effectively deployed, maintained, and continuously improved. The position will also support the implementation and sustainment of quality requirements for ADG and other strategic business initiatives across the Asia region.\nKey Responsibilities\nServe as the QMS subject-matter expert for automotive quality requirements, assessing and enhancing Altera's QMS framework to meet applicable automotive standards, customer-specific requirements, and industry expectations.\nLead the deployment, institutionalization, and ongoing effectiveness of applicable automotive standards and methodologies, including IATF 16949, AEC-Q100, AIAG Core Tools, and VDA practices.\nEstablish and maintain scalable processes, governance, and objective evidence for FMEA, APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, Control Plans, calibration, and measurement-system compliance, as applicable to Altera's business model.\nTranslate automotive requirements into practical procedures, workflows, templates, training, and operational controls, ensuring effective deployment across product development, qualification, manufacturing, test, supplier-management, and quality processes.\nPartner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Test Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to embed automotive requirements and strengthen production and process controls across internal operations and external providers, including foundries and OSATs.\nSupport certification, customer, and conformance-readiness activities through gap assessments, internal audits, corrective actions, evidence preparation, and external assessments, driving identified gaps to closure.\nProvide quality system support for ADG and other regulated-market initiatives, including deployment of applicable aerospace, defense, government, customer, calibration, and measurement-system requirements into the QMS and operational processes.\nServe as a senior technical mentor and resource for automotive quality systems, AIAG methodologies, calibration practices, measurement systems, and manufacturing compliance.\nQualifications:\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, Electronics, or a related technical discipline.\n10+ years of relevant experience in Quality Management Systems, automotive quality, manufacturing quality or related fields in semiconductor field.\nStrong knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 automotive quality-management principles.\nWorking knowledge of AIAG Core Tools, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA and Control Plans.\nExperience with calibration, measurement equipment, measurement traceability and out-of-tolerance management.\nExperience supporting manufacturing, production, test or laboratory quality systems.\nDemonstrated ability to interpret industry/customer requirements and translate them into executable organizational processes.\nStrong cross-functional leadership and influencing skills, particularly in a matrixed organization.\nExperience working with geographically distributed teams.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills in English.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with a fabless semiconductor business model, including foundry, OSAT and external manufacturing interfaces.\nWorking knowledge of ISO 26262 Functional Safety and AEC-Q100.\nDemonstrated hands-on experience implementing and facilitating FMEA\nPractical experience with the AIAG/VDA FMEA methodology, ISO/IEC 17025, calibration traceability or laboratory/measurement-system requirements.\nExperience with MSA, Gauge R&R, SPC, process capability and measurement-system controls.\nExposure to AS9100, aerospace/defense quality requirements, ESD control and high-reliability manufacturing environments\nFamiliarity and development experience of tools such as PLM, JIRA, JAMA, \nSix Sigma certification is a plus\nJob Type:\nRegularShift:\nShift 1 (Malaysia)Primary Location:\nPenang 15, Penang, MalaysiaAdditional Locations:\nPosting Statement:\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, 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