Role Objective

The SPC Engineer will be responsible for designing, deploying, and sustaining Statistical Process Control systems across IC Assembly and Test operations in a Greenfield OSAT facility.

This Role Is Critical To

Establish process capability, stability, and predictability
Enable datadriven decision making
Prevent defects through early detection of process shifts
Support Automotive, Industrial, and Aerospace quality expectations

Key Responsibilities

SPC System Deployment (Greenfield Focus)
Lead endtoend SPC framework deployment for IC Assembly and Test processes.
Define critical process parameters, CTQs, and control characteristics.
Select and implement appropriate control charts (XbarR, XbarS, IMR, P, NP, C, U charts).
Establish sampling plans, subgrouping strategies, and reaction plans.
Process Capability & Stability
Perform Process Capability Analysis (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk) during:

Tool qualification
Line qualification
NPI / New package rampup

Identify sources of common and special cause variation.
Drive process centering and variation reduction initiatives.
Manufacturing & Quality Integration
Work closely with Process Engineering, Production, Equipment, and QE teams.
Support control plan development and linkage to SPC controls.
Ensure SPC outputs are aligned with:

PFMEA
Control Plans
Customer requirements

Participate in daily Gemba, yield reviews, and excursion analysis.
Data Analysis & Digital SPC
Establish digital SPC dashboards and alerts (MES / SPC software / Excel / JMP / Minitab).
Monitor process trends and proactively flag:

Outofcontrol conditions
Capability degradation

Develop automated SPC reports for:

Management reviews
Customer audits
Certification audits

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
Lead statistical analysis during:

Process excursions
Customer complaints
Yield degradation

Apply structured methodologies:

SPC interpretation
DOE (basic & intermediate)
8D / DMAIC support

Drive sustainable corrective actions through data validation.
Training & Culture Building
Train operators, technicians, engineers, and supervisors on:

SPC concepts
Chart interpretation
Reaction plan execution

Build SPC discipline and data integrity culture on the shop floor.
Act as SPC Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the plant.
Compliance & Customer Expectations
Ensure SPC compliance to:

IATF 16949 / Automotive customer requirements
ISO 9001
AS9100 (where applicable)

Support customer audits, line walks, and SPC reviews.
Ensure proper linkage between SPC, MSA, Control Plans, and PFMEA.

Technical Skills

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of:

SPC theory & application
Control charts & data interpretation
Process capability indices

Handson experience with:

Minitab / JMP / SPC software
Excelbased statistical analysis

Working knowledge of:

PFMEA
Control Plans
MSA (Gauge R&R preferred)
Basic DOE

Behavioral & Leadership Skills

Strong analytical and statistical mindset
Ability to challenge processes using data, not assumptions
Effective communication with:

Operators
Engineers
Management

High ownership, structured thinking, and coaching capability

Education & Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in:

Engineering (Electronics / Mechanical / Industrial / Mechatronics preferred)
Statistics / Applied Mathematics (with manufacturing exposure)

Experience

3–7 years of SPC / Quality Engineering experience in:

Semiconductor Assembly & Test (preferred)
Electronics manufacturing / highvolume manufacturing

Exposure to greenfield setup, line rampup, or new product introduction is a strong advantage.

Tools & Systems Exposure

SPC / Statistical Tools: Minitab, JMP,Camline
Manufacturing systems: MES, Yield Management Systems
Quality systems: FMEA, Control Plan, NPI Quality