Dir, Design Engineering (m/f/d)

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Qorvo is seeking an experienced technical leader with solid RF design engineering background for our open Director position.

Desired location is Munich, Germany.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads teams in the design and development of highly innovative, industry-leading filter products and module solutions that meet customer specifications regarding performance, quality, support, and schedule
• Drive technical excellence in RF filter design, and particularly in Bulk Acoustic Resonator (BAW) filters to be integrated in complex RF front-end modules
• Coordinates design activities with other functions in operations to ensure the products are developed within an aggressive schedule to be first to market
• Ensures the technical integrity of all design activities through adherence to Qorvo design processes, best practices, etc.
• Drives operational efficiency initiatives related to filter design and reductions in cycle time throughout design teams
• Works closely with R&D, facilitating rapid and trouble-free transition of new technologies into products
• Interfaces with fab sites to minimize development material holds, improve yields, and improve design for manufacturability methodologies and approaches
• Provides direction to engineering staff; responsible for hiring, leading, developing and managing the performance of those reporting to this position
• Talent and career development of the direct reports as well as the entire organization
• Develops an organization that values taking ownership and holds team accountable for performance
• Collaborates closely with teams in the United States (Texas, Arizona, Florida, Massachusetts, Iowa, and North Carolina) as well as Spain.
• Expect to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Promotes a CPI (continuous process improvement) culture in Design Engineering as well as other cross-functional support areas
• Drives the use of AI (artificial intelligence) throughout the team to improve productivity

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven expertise in the design, manufacturing, and testing of RF filters for integrated modules
• Strong leadership and change management skills to lead teams through various change initiatives aimed at improving product quality and performance
• Excellent interpersonal and people management skills to manage individual/team performance and motivation at different engineering career levels
• Advanced analytical skills to analyze problems and technical situations leading to optimal solutions
• Organizational skills to develop teams necessary to meet the group mission and interface with other units within the company
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to articulate technical information in presentation format in front of large audiences of internal and external customers
• 5-10 years of experience in leading engineering teams
• RF design management experience, preferably in the cellular handset market
• Proven track record of bringing new products to market

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 We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.