Global QA Director                                   Arizona/ Other International locations                                                  F/T

 Seeking leadership and guidance in implementing world-class quality systems  on a global basis.  The Global Quality Director is directly responsible for:

-                   defining the Quality System capabilities/requirements for each BU

-                   ensuring harmonized deployment across all company locations

-                   auditing to ensure consistency and applicability to customer/market requirements.

-                   Continuous improvement of Quality System function across all websites.

Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

-                   In collaboration with the Business Unites, specifies minimum 'customer quality' standards for each Site and Market segment

-                   Specifies and oversees projects related to upgrading site capability in order to meet 'customer quality standards'

-                   Interfaces with BU quality personnel to ensure alignment and cooperation

-                   Participates in management activities to determine business objectives and resources needed including capital expenditure and operational budgeting as it relates to quality

-                   Specifies Customer Quality Standards in conjunction with the Business Units

-                   Ensures that all sites are prepared for key/critical customer audits, particularly qualification audits.

-                   Ensures that all sites have the systems, specifications, processes and capability to meet customer requirements for current and future market needs

-                   Is responsible for completing customer qualification and surveillance audits

-                   Ensures a consistent and acceptable 'customer experience' from all sites

-                   Adherence to Code of Conduct as applicable to job function:  CoC Guideline

No. 1:  Guideline for the Procurement of Products and Services,

No. 2:  Guideline for the Prevention of Bribery in Commercial Transactions, No. 3:  Guideline for the Acceptance of Precious Metals and No. 4:  Guideline for the Prevention of Money Laundering and Participation in Criminal Acts.

-                   Responsibility to ensure that direct reports and overall employee population are also aware and adhere to Code of Conduct Guidelines.

Education and/or Experience

 . degree in Business, Engineering or related field required; M.B.A. Degree and A.S.Q. certification as a Quality Engineer preferred, and minimum of 10 years related experience including experience in Engineering or Management required. Must possess a high level of maturity and exercise sound judgment in all dealings with customers and suppliers. Must have knowledge of ISO, other compliance systems, and problem-solving techniques. Experience in Semi-conductor and or Automotive industries is a ++. *Ideal background in quality assurance in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.