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