Director, Central Process Engineering (CPE) & NPI
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About The Role
The Director of CPE & NPIis a high-impact leadership role responsible for the end-to-end industrialization strategy of Assembly and Final Test (FT) technologies. This individual will lead a multidisciplinary organization of 50 personnel overseeing the seamless transition of new products from concept to high-volume manufacturing (HVM) while aggressively optimizing the Value Added (MVA) through strategic BOM engineering.
What You Will Do
- BG Partnership:Serve as the primary strategic partner to Business Groups (BG) during the product architectural phase to ensure Design for Excellence (DFX) and seamless technology transfer.
- Operational Readiness:Direct the team in executing complex qualifications ensuring all products meet the Gold Standardof being Capable Stable and Manufacturable ($Cpk geq 1.67$ zero-defect reliability and optimized OEE).
- Handshake Governance:Define and enforce the global Handshake protocols between R&D and Operations to eliminate friction during mass production ramps.
- BOM Ecosystem Management:Lead the 2nd source strategy in collaboration with Global Procurement driving multi-million dollar annual savings through material substitution localization and technical benchmarking.
- Market Intelligence:Conduct deep-dive competitive analysis and market benchmarking to ensure ATSNs BOM remains the most cost-competitive in the industry.
- Scalable Leadership:Manage a diverse team of 30 Indirect Labor (IDL) and 20 Direct Labor (DL) professionals fostering a culture of high performance and technical rigor.
- Succession Planning:Identify and groom technical subject matter experts (SMEs) and future leaders ensuring a robust talent pipeline for the engineering organization.
What You Will Need
- Experience:Minimum 15 yearsof hands-on experience in Semiconductor Assembly/Test with at least 5-7 yearsin a senior leadership role overseeing large-scale engineering functions.
- Technical Mastery:Expert-level knowledge of advanced packaging technologies material science and equipment automation.
- Problem Solving:Master Black Belt level proficiency in DMAIC / Six Sigmamethodologies. Ability to lead Crisis Task Forces for high-visibility technical excursions.
- Business Acumen:Strong financial literacy; ability to link technical engineering decisions to P&L outcomes and MVA performance.
- Communication:Exceptional executive presence. Ability to influence C-suite stakeholders negotiate with global suppliers and align cross-functional factory teams.
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D&I Statement
As an equal-opportunity employer Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all and we consider all applicants fairly as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.
In addition we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Womens groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.
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About Company
Headquartered in the Netherlands, Nexperia is a global semiconductor company with a rich European history and over 15,000 employees across Europe, Asia, and the United States.
