Factory Controls YMS/QMS Manager

Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) is a greenfield venture of the Tata Group with expertise in manufacturing precision components.

Tata Electronics (a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) is building India's first AI-enabled state-of-the-art Semiconductor Foundry. This facility will produce chips for applications such as power management IC, display drivers, microcontrollers (MCU) and high-performance computing logic, addressing the growing demand in markets such as automotive, computing and data storage, wireless communications and artificial intelligence.

Tata Electronics is a subsidiary of the Tata group. The Tata Group operates in more than 100 countries across six continents, with the mission 'To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long term stakeholder value creation based on leadership with Trust.'

Requirements:

• Lead and manage the site's Quality Management System (QMS) and Yield Management System (YMS) factory control systems and strategies.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the QMS control system to ensure adherence to quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the YMS control system to track, analyze, and improve product yield throughout the manufacturing process.
• Ensure the integration and effective communication between the QMS and YMS control systems and other relevant factory systems (e.g., MES, SPC, FDC).
• Develop and implement data collection and reporting mechanisms within the QMS and YMS control systems to monitor key quality and yield metrics.
• Analyze data from the QMS and YMS to identify trends, root causes of quality issues and yield loss, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with quality assurance, process engineering, manufacturing, and IT teams to optimize quality and yield through control system enhancements.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to the effectiveness of the QMS and YMS control systems.
• Develop and implement training programs for relevant personnel on the use and maintenance of the QMS and YMS control systems.
• Lead and mentor a team of controls engineers and specialists focused on QMS and YMS (if applicable).
• Manage vendor relationships for QMS and YMS control system software and hardware.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations related to quality management and data integrity within the control systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the QMS and YMS control system domains.
• Develop and manage budgets related to QMS and YMS control systems and projects.
• Oversee the configuration, validation, and security of the QMS and YMS control systems.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management System (QMS) principles, standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949), and their implementation in control systems.
• Deep knowledge of Yield Management System (YMS) concepts and their application in optimizing manufacturing yield.
• Experience with the design, implementation, and management of QMS and/or YMS software platforms.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
• Experience with database management and data integrity principles.
• Understanding of manufacturing execution systems (MES) and their integration with QMS and YMS.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and manage complex control system projects.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across different teams.
• Familiarity with semiconductor fabrication (Fab), Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT), or Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) environments (preferred).
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and its integration with QMS and YMS (a plus).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.

Desired Level of Experience:

• 5-7 + years of progressive experience in managing or implementing factory control systems, with a significant focus on QMS and/or YMS.
• 2-4 + years of direct experience with QMS and/or YMS software platforms and their configuration.
• Demonstrated success in improving product quality and yield through the effective implementation and management of QMS and YMS control systems.
• Experience working within Semiconductor Fabrication (Fab), Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT), or Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) environments is highly desired.
• Experience with specific QMS and YMS software packages relevant to the industry is a plus.
• Familiarity with data integrity and audit trail requirements within quality systems.