DES Industrialisation Program Manager

Job Title

DES Industrialisation Program Manager

Role Summary

Manage industrialization and production ramp of automotive safety products within the DES Drivers & Energy Systems product line. Lead execution of industrial strategy, balancing cost, supply and quality across internal teams and external suppliers.

Experience Level

Mid-level — Minimum 4–5 years of experience in the semiconductors industry, with prior work in the automotive sector.

Responsibilities

Accountable for driving programs from product release to high-volume production and ensuring stable supply and quality.

• Define and execute industrialization strategy for assigned product portfolio.
• Manage industrial programs including cost engineering, volume ramp-up and safe launch.
• Lead sustaining projects, product transfers and change management activities.
• Coordinate supplier management and support supply chain management to secure supply continuity.
• Drive quality improvements and apply statistical and quality methodologies.
• Report program status and KPIs to product line management and stakeholders.
• Manage and coordinate a distributed team of test and product engineers (primarily in Asia).
• Engage with customers and internal partners as required for program success.

Requirements

Must-have:

• 4–5 years in the semiconductor industry, specifically automotive (fabs, development, sustaining, or quality).
• Proven track record managing programs or global initiatives and volume ramp-ups.
• Strong understanding of test and product engineering activities during ramp-up.
• Knowledge of front-end and back-end semiconductor processes and lean manufacturing.
• Familiarity with statistical concepts and quality improvement tools and methodologies.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional and external stakeholders, including suppliers and customers.
• Ability to lead distributed teams and influence without direct authority.
• Knowledgeable in automotive standards and customer requirements (e.g., IATF 16949, AEC Q100).

Nice-to-have:

• Experience working in multicultural, high-demand customer environments.
• Demonstrated people leadership and change-management experience.

Education Requirements

Master's or PhD in electronics or micro-electronics.

About the Company

Company: NXP Semiconductors

Headquarters: Nijmegen, Netherlands

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company that provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions. With over 45,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries, NXP is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, catering to automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, advancing a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through technology.