Job Description

Overview

Synaptics is leading the charge in AI at the Edge, bringing AI closer to end users and transforming how we engage with intelligent connected devices, whether at home, at work, or on the move. Were the go-to partner for the worlds most forward-thinking product innovators, powering the future with Synaptics Astra AI-Native embedded compute, Veros wireless connectivity, and multimodal sensing solutions. Our focus is to make the digital experience smarter, faster, more intuitive, secure, and seamless across touch, display, biometrics, AI-driven wireless connectivity, video, vision, audio, speech, and security processing.

The Sr Director, Quality & Sustainability will lead the companys Global Quality and Corporate Governance and Sustainability (CGS) functions to ensure operational excellence, product reliability, and long-term environmental and social responsibility. This leader will develop and execute strategies that drive world-class quality performance across manufacturing and supply chain operations, and define and implement the CGS strategy, goals, and initiatives. This position reports to the SVP, Global Operations.

The typical base pay range for this position is USD $199,000 - $313,500 per year. Individual pay is determined by many factors including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus, equity, and other benefits. Note that compensation listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Note: Compensation details are provided for informational purposes and may vary by location and experience.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities & Competencies

• Sustainability / CGS Leadership

• Define and execute the strategy to achieve the companys CGS goals, aligning with business objectives and stakeholder expectations
• Lead company initiatives relating to carbon reduction, resource efficiency, water stewardship, waste minimization, and social impact
• Lead compliance and certification initiatives relating to ISO 14001, EcoVadis, CDP, RBA and customer-specific sustainability audits
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration for CGS reporting, data collection, and submission to rating agencies and customers
• Act as the companys CGS ambassador, engaging with employees, customers, suppliers, and rating agencies on sustainability progress and performance

• Quality Leadership

• Lead and oversee all aspects of Product Quality, Quality Assurance, Supplier Quality, Customer Quality, and Failure Analysis across global sites
• Establish and maintain a world-class quality management system (QMS) that meets or exceeds industry standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product yield, reliability, and customer satisfaction
• Oversee supplier quality programs, including qualification, audits, and corrective action systems, ensuring supplier compliance with quality and sustainability standards
• Manage cross-functional teams to address and prevent recurring quality issues
• Partner with Engineering and Supply Chain to ensure new product introductions (NPIs) meet all quality and reliability requirements

• Competencies

• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team: achieves focus on key priorities, provides clear direction, delegates, actively communicates and coaches
• Ability to influence and lead through change in a fast-paced, high-growth global environment
• Deep understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, reliability engineering, and quality systems
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor fabrication, test, packaging, and assembly processes
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop solutions aligned to business objectives and longterm goals
• Proficiency in identifying and mitigating risks while supporting growth and innovation
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to convey technical and CGS information to executives and external stakeholders
• Deep understanding of the global semiconductor market
• Adaptability to evolving industry landscapes and changing business needs
• Sound judgment and the ability to make tough decisions under pressure with consideration of business implications
• Establishes clear expectations, sets objectives, and brings multiple parties together to drive key initiatives

Qualifications (Requirements)

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Science, or related field
• Minimum of 15+ years experience in Quality management or Operations, with at least 5+ years in a senior management role
• Proven ability to translate complex quality and sustainability challenges into actionable strategies that drive measurable impact
• Experience in semiconductor failure analysis and quality systems, process development and manufacturing; including ramping new technologies and products to volume production
• Familiarity with all aspects of a fabless semiconductor business
• Familiarity with ASIC design process, design for manufacturing, and design for test
• Experience developing and executing CGS strategies and familiarity with reporting standards such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, or CDP
• Experience leading EcoVadis assessments or equivalent sustainability ratings
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage customers, suppliers, and internal teams effectively
• Global experience preferred; ability to work across cultures and time zones
• Travel up to 10%

Belief in Diversity

Synaptics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance
• Industries: Semiconductor Manufacturing

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