External MFG Principle Engineer

onsemi is currently seeking a hands-on Assembly Process Engineer to join our External Manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and improving the operational and technical performance of assigned external manufacturing partners/subcontractors, ensuring manufacturing readiness and sustained performance across Quality, Yield, Delivery, Cycle Time, Capacity and Cost.

• Serve as the primary operational and engineering interface for assigned OSAT/subcontract manufacturing sites
• Drive subcontractor performance across:
  • Quality
  • Assembly/Test Yield
  • On-Time Delivery
  • Cycle Time
  • Capacity
  • Cost/Productivity
• Conduct regular operational reviews with subcontractors and track performance against agreed KPIs.
• Experience in DOE methodology & tools (Minitab, JMP)
• Good problem-solving skills, able to identify & resolve assembly quality issue/defects, perform root cause analysis & implement robust corrective actions
• Manage change control processes & documentations, including risk assessment, schedule planning, budget planning.
• Manage effective communication between cross functional team - BU, planning, reliability engineering to drive on-time execution & release of change project
• Adoption of data analytics and data-driven approach to problem solving and decision making
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in key process (either DA, WB, mold) is preferable
• Experience in project management - technical lead for large scale site transfer project including driving risk assessment, define CZ/DOE plan, execute qualifications and CAB closure.
• Accountable for seamless operation in subcon - provide maverick lot disposition & verification
• Other tasks as needed or assigned.

• The successful candidate will have, at a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and or Physics.
• 10+ years of industrial experience in assembly process (FOL or EOL).
• Experience with Minitab or JMP Statistical analysis software preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, planning, and problem-solving/troubleshooting skills.
• Proven ability to identify, assess, and solve problems.
• Experience with project management and multi-stakeholder management
• Experience with data-driven continuous improvement, Six Sigma training preferred.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to manage conflict in a stressful environment.
• Understands and listens to team members and fosters a productive team environment.
• Handles multiple projects and priorities.
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proficient in advanced techniques with relevant software: MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc. in addition to experience working within shared work environments.
• Domestic and international travel may be required depending on project assignment