Desmond Kong
About Desmond Kong
Desmond Kong is a Senior Principle Commodity Manager at ON Semiconductor, with extensive experience in supplier quality management and commodity management. He has worked in various roles in the semiconductor industry since 2001 and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Biology from Campbell University.
Current Role at ON Semiconductor
Desmond Kong holds the position of Senior Principle Commodity Manager at ON Semiconductor. He has been in this role since 2016 and has accumulated eight years of experience in this capacity. His work is based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, where he oversees various aspects of commodity management, ensuring the efficient procurement and quality of materials essential for the company's operations.
Previous Experience at OSRAM
Before his tenure at ON Semiconductor, Desmond Kong worked at OSRAM from 2012 to 2016 as a Supplier Quality Manager. During this four-year period, he was based in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia. His role involved managing supplier quality processes, contributing to the overall quality assurance of products manufactured by the company.
Experience at Plexus Corp.
Desmond Kong served as a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) at Plexus Corp. from 2011 to 2012. His one-year tenure was also based in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia. In this role, he focused on ensuring that suppliers met the required quality standards, which is critical for maintaining product integrity and performance.
Career Background at Dynacraft Industries
Desmond Kong began his career at Dynacraft Industries Sdn. Bhd. as a Senior Product Engineer. He worked there for nine years, from 2001 to 2010, in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia. His responsibilities included product development and engineering, which laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in quality management and commodity management.
Educational Background in Chemistry and Biology
Desmond Kong earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Chemistry and Biology from Campbell University. He studied from 1997 to 2000, completing his degree in three years. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in the sciences, which is applicable to his roles in engineering and quality management.