SPC Engineer

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 data‑driven 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 end‑to‑end SPC framework deployment for IC Assembly and Test processes.

• Define critical process parameters, CTQs, and control characteristics.

• Select and implement appropriate control charts (Xbar‑R, Xbar‑S, I‑MR, 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 ramp‑up

• 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:

• Out‑of‑control 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

• Hands‑on experience with:

• Minitab / JMP / SPC software

• Excel‑based 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 / high‑volume manufacturing

• Exposure to greenfield setup, line ramp‑up, 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