INVENSENSE, INC.-posted 4 months ago
$181,000 - $272,000/Yr
Full-time • Executive
Hybrid • San Jose, CA

TDK InvenSense is seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President to head our global Product, Test, and Quality Engineering organizations, reporting to Chief Operating Officer. This role combines oversight of our quality management systems, customer and product quality, new product introduction, and global test development. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in the semiconductor industry, particularly in MEMS or sensor-based technologies, with demonstrated success in cross-functional leadership, operational excellence, and delivering best-in-class quality and test solutions to support high-volume, mission-critical products.

  • Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, aligning Global Product, Test, & Quality Engineering goals with company strategy.
  • Represent the MEMS Business Group on quality matters across TDK globally; own and drive worldwide Quality KPIs; Build and promote a culture of continuous improvement using Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA, 5S/6S, 8D/CAR;
  • Drive resolution to product, test, quality and reliability issues for top Consumer OEMS and Tier-1 Automotive customers as well as external suppliers.
  • Lead New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring robust design validation and successful transfer to mass production.
  • Collaborate with Design, Foundry, Validation, Systems, and Manufacturing to define custom and off-the-shelf production test strategies.
  • Own product characterization and qualification of new product architecture/platforms.
  • Support root cause assessment and corrective action on customer and product issues.
  • Oversee Quality Management Systems (QMS), including ISO/IATF certifications, audits, and documentation.
  • Drive timely resolution of complex reliability and quality issues for top Consumer OEMs and Tier-1 Automotive customers using industry standard data analysis and problem solving tools.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental and global regulatory requirements.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
  • 15 years of experience in semiconductor operations, quality, product, and/or test engineering, including 5+ years at the director level or above.
  • Proven experience to drive international teams across Engineering disciplines.
  • Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving, organizational, and result driving critical thinking skills.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments with shifting priorities.
  • Strong understanding of MEMS Sensors, modules, test development, and semiconductor manufacturing flow.
  • Demonstrated success managing ISO/IATF certified QMS and leading audits with top Consumer and Tier-1 Automotive customers.
  • Deep knowledge of quality tools and systems: 6-Sigma, SPC, DFMEA/PFMEA, DOE, etc.
  • Willingness to travel internationally (25–30%).
  • Eligible for long-term incentive plan
  • variable bonus plan
  • full benefits package
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