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San Jose, CA
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The Director of Quality will develop and execute a quality strategy for automotive semiconductor products, ensuring compliance with industry standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include managing a quality management system and leading cross-functional teams to address quality issues and enhance team performance.
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About Ethernovia, Inc.

Ethernovia is fundamentally changing how cars of the future are built by unifying in-vehicle networks into an end-to-end Ethernet system. Founded in 2018, we’re inventing the future of automobile’s communication! We are transforming automobiles’ communication network to enable the autonomous driving, electrical vehicle (EV) and software defined revolutions. Our breakthrough compute, communication, and software virtualization ushers in a new era of car connectivity and capabilities. We bring together, accelerate, and unify the car’s cameras/sensors, compute, and outside world to enable new advanced driver assistance features and services.

Ethernovia's co-founders are serial technology entrepreneurs with multiple prior successful ventures together. We are well-funded and backed by some of the worlds’ leading technology investors, having secured $64m in Series A funding. (Ethernovia Raises $64 Million to Accelerate the Revolution of Vehicle Networks | Business Wire). Our financial backers include Porsche SE, Qualcomm, AMD, and Western Digital

Exciting news announced January 2024: Our CEO Ramin Shirani Named MotorTrend Software-Defined Vehicle Innovator Awards Winner (ethernovia.com) 

September 2023: Continental and Ethernovia Announce Partnership to Develop Automotive Switch in 7nm
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Connected Car News: Helios, Continental, Ethernovia, Avanci, BMW, Mapbox, Porsche, SEMA, Honda, UltraSense, Flex Logix, Diodes Inc., Garmin, Toyota & Caruso | auto connected car news

With talented employees on 4 continents, we have filed > 50 patents to date.

Join Ethernovia’s team to make a lasting impact on the future of mobility. Come share in our success with pre-IPO shares, competitive compensation, and great benefits while growing your knowledge and career with world class talent. We are looking for talented engineers and leaders who have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to drive their design from concept to silicon to their next car.

  • Develop and execute the quality strategy and roadmap for our automotive semiconductor products, aligning with the overall business objectives and customer requirements.
  • Establish and maintain a robust quality management system (QMS) compliant with automotive industry standards such as ISO 9001 (IATF 16949 compliant), ISO 21434, ISO 14001 and ISO 27001.
  • Lead the development and implementation of quality policies, procedures, and processes across all stages of the product lifecycle, from design to manufacturing and post-production support.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize product quality, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency, utilizing tools such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
  • Establish key quality metrics and performance indicators to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of quality systems and processes, providing regular reports and insights to senior management.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer support, to identify and resolve quality issues and drive corrective and preventive actions.
  • Champion a culture of quality excellence and customer focus throughout the organization, fostering a mindset of continuous improvement and accountability.
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements related to automotive semiconductors, incorporating best practices and innovations into the quality management system.
  • Longer term, build and develop a high-performing quality team, providing leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to enhance team capabilities and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality management roles within the semiconductor industry, with a focus on automotive applications.
  • Proven track record of success in developing and implementing quality strategies, systems, and processes in a manufacturing environment.
  • Deep knowledge of automotive quality standards, regulations, and requirements, such as ISO 9001 (IATF 16949 compliant), ISO 21434, ISO 14001 and ISO 27001.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and FMEA.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in building and developing high-performing teams, fostering a culture of quality and excellence. 


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Iatf 16949
Iso 14001
Iso 21434
Iso 27001
Iso 9001
Lean Manufacturing
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Ethernovia San Jose, California, USA Office

2050 Ringwood Ave, San Jose, California , United States, 95131

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