Since joining the AIAG Quality Steering Committee (QSC) in late 2021, Joe Beyer — NXP Semiconductors’ internal/registrar audit senior director — has been a key contributor, sharing critical insights from the semiconductor industry. Throughout his tenure, including his time as co-chair, Joe has played a pivotal role in various QSC initiatives and has consistently leveraged NXP’s expertise to help enhance AIAG offerings.
As he transitions from this role, Joe’s efforts are sure to leave a lasting impact, strengthening connections between semiconductor suppliers and the automotive industry at large while fostering a deeper understanding of related challenges and opportunities.
Read on for Joe’s reflections on his time with the committee — including his most significant contributions, thoughts on the industry’s future, and what comes next in his professional journey.
What stands out as your most impactful experience or contribution during your time with the committee?
What stands out is being able to use my corporation’s (NXP) SME expertise to help AIAG update the Core Tools manuals to include many of the items the highly automated industries use to control processes – especially in SPC and Control Plan manuals.
What industry trends or issues should this committee focus on in the future?
I believe it is very important that AIAG work with leading-edge corporations to define and set the standards for artificial intelligence in the automotive industry. This should be evaluated not only in documentation, but also regarding the potential use of AI in quality and manufacturing.
How has volunteering at AIAG impacted your career?
NXP Quality upper management completely backs my involvement with AIAG, seeing this as a way to influence the overall industry using knowledge from the highly automated/process control mindset of the semiconductor industry.
What’s next? Any personal or professional plans you’d like to share?
I’m looking forward to being involved with the update to IATF16949 and being a part of the Systemic Response Team going forward.
Hear even more from Joe at this year’s Quality Summit in his session on AI success in highly automated/process controlled manufacturing.
