ASIC Vendor Engineering Manager

Project

Work done for a product or program.

• Define work split between internal teams and the ASIC partner.
• Review partner deliverables for RTL, physical design, DFT and package.
• Track partner milestones, resource levels and quality metrics.
• Run joint design reviews and sign-off meetings.
• Resolve technical disputes and scope change requests.
• Plan capacity and risk mitigation for multi-partner programmes.

Function

Work that keeps the discipline running: methods, tools, suppliers and people.

• Audit partner methodology, security and IP handling.

Project

1. Produce and hand over the role's key deliverables
   • Partner statement of work
   • Deliverable acceptance reviews
   • Partner quality scorecard
   • Joint sign-off checklist
2. Support programsGeneral
   • Agree what each program needs
   • Deliver in time for milestones
3. Manage issuesGeneral
   • Track requests to closure
   • Escalate risks

Function

1. Run the functionGeneral
   • Maintain policies and processes
   • Keep records and controls
2. ImproveGeneral
   • Report performance
   • Lead improvement work