SoC Test SC Division - Director Product Engineering & Quality (m/f/d) - Advantest Europe GmbH

Advantest - We enable tomorrowʻs technology. IoT, 5G and Artificial Intelligence. Unthinkable without us. More than half of all the microchips produced worldwide first pass through our hands. As the global market leader of automated test systems in the semiconductor industry we help the world to realize the digital transformation, enable our customers to shape the future and offer you the exciting jobs intended for pioneers. Are you seeking answers and opportunities for your future? At our site in Böblingen you will find both as SoC Test SC Division - Director Product Engineering & Quality (m/f/d) Your Responsibilities Advantest is seeking a Director, Product Engineering & Quality within the SoC Test Supply Chain Organization to lead distributed electrical and mechanical Product Engineering teams. In this strategic leadership role, you will ensure scalable, standardized, and cost-effective Product Engineering execution across an outsourced supply chain. You will drive quality, cost, delivery, and new product introduction objectives through close collaboration with globally distributed R&D teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners. Furthermore, you will provide leadership for initiatives that improve product quality, accelerate time-to-market, time-to-volume, strengthen supplier performance, and enhance long-term product competitiveness. Your Responsibilities Ensure product and manufacturing readiness to meet quality, volume, and delivery commitments. Lead SoC Test SC Division NPI execution to achieve roadmap, time-to-market (TTM), time-to-volume (TTV), quality, and cost objectives. Ensure team capability development and efficiency gains of the organization through standardization and process orientation. Strengthen collaboration and alignment across Product Engineering, R&D, PMO, Supply Chain, and Suppliers/CMs. Drive product quality improvements and cost reduction initiatives throughout the product lifecycle. Lead complex NPI, qualification, and multi-sourcing programs to support business growth and supply chain resilience. Ensure sustainable product ownership across the full product lifecycle, including quality improvements, cost optimization, and end-of-life support. Ensure strategic internal alignment with stakeholder functions and set clear objectives, priorities, and accountability within the team and your team managers. Your Qualifications Essential Qualifications Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline. Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in engineering, manufacturing, or operations environments. Proven track record leading NPI programs and cross-functional engineering initiatives. Strong collaboration skills across R&D, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and suppliers. Strong understanding of V93K manufacturing processes, test strategies, quality systems, and KPI-driven performance management. Experience driving product quality improvements, cost reduction, and lifecycle management. Knowledge of semiconductor products, electronics manufacturing, supplier management, and SoC markets. Experience in leading problem-solving initiatives. Required Soft Skills Visionary leader with strong results orientation and a positive can-do attitude Excellent communication, presentation, and coaching skills. Strong leadership and change management capabilities in a matrix organization Strong team player and cross-functional integrator. Structured, analytical, and data-driven approach. Strong self-management and coordination skills. Ability to execute in a fast-changing environment. Continuous learning and improvement mindset. High emotional intelligence and stakeholder management skills. Our offer Flexibility Benefits Development Fitness Security Flexible and trust-based working hours, 30 vacation days + option for additional vacation days, mobile working, individual part-time models and programs for extended periods of absence Attractive salary, share in Advantest´s success through our exceptionally appealing bonus program as well as numerous subsidies, discounts and offerings (e.g. bike leasing) Structured onboarding programs and mentoring, development discussions, technical and soft skill trainings, language courses and knowledge sessions Ergonomic working environment, sports and fitness options and events (e.g. Global Challenge) as well as health days Attractive company pension scheme, comprehensive insurance coverage and support in emergency situations Take your next career step with us! Apply now, preferably via our online application tool. 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