Foundry Manager

• Job Responsibilities:

• Manage operational execution of a subset of Taiwan-based foundries.
• Drive and support activities related to:
  • New technology introductions
  • Process transfers
  • New product introductions
  • Ongoing production
• Coordinate and lead operational interactions between NXP and foundry suppliers.
• Ensure supplier support for:
  • Regular operational functions
  • New product introductions
  • Ongoing production needs
• Provide external solutions aligned with NXP business requirements.
• Execute engineering activities with awareness of company strategy and business goals.
• Engage effectively with both internal and external partners across various disciplines.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Align closely with key NXP organizations including:
  • Procurement
  • Quality
  • Innovation
  • Business units
• Support operational needs such as:
  • Planning and forecasting exchanges
  • Delivery performance and expediting
  • Excursion recovery and RMA/credit claims
  • Customer and BU visits/audits
  • Special logistics coordination requests
  • Supplier audits and assessments
  • Engineering orders and tracking critical lots
  • Tapeouts and mask making
  • Non-commercial capacity support
  • Yield improvement and issue resolution

• Leadership Requirements:

• Lead and drive cross-functional team efforts across NXP and supplier groups despite being an individual contributor role.

• Education and Experience Requirements:

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Over 10 years of industry experience with engineering leadership roles; management experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Semiconductor product development cycle
  • Wafer fab manufacturing
  • Foundry operations
  • Quality practices (automotive experience is a plus)
  • Project management and problem-solving skills

• Other Requirements:

• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Experience working across international and cross-cultural teams.
• Fluent in both Mandarin and English.
• Proven leadership experience across teams, departments, or organizations.
• Ability to define plans, track schedules, escalate issues, and interact with senior management.
• Strongly preferred experience in working with external companies, suppliers, or customers.

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