Key Responsibilities:

• Perform process analysis to identify best practices and apply lessons learned to increase the effectiveness of the QMS
  • Working within the Manufacturing Engineering team to assure quality characteristics are designed into production planning
  • Utilize APQP methodology to manage the quality-production process
  • Pro-active application of quality tools to drive zero-defect performance
  • Determine and establish inspection planning
  • Perform production process audits
  • Coordination with Supplier Quality regarding the tracking of supplier issues/certifications• Facilitation of corrective actions and continuous improvement methods
  • Perform management/control of nonconforming material
  • Monitor defect data and maintain feedback to establish/support closed-loop actions
  • Compile and/or evaluate quality data (e.g.: engineering changes, non-conformances, test problems, test results).
  • Develop/Present quality reports/presentations to program/facility/business management.

Qualifications:

• 3-6 years of experience and bachelor's degree in engineering, quality control, electrical components or a related field.
• IPC 610 certification (this is a must)
  • In absence of a degree, 6-8 years of experience in a quality engineering or related role
  • Experience/education with the interpretation of technical drawings, RCCA, containment plans, FAI, Pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, and process mapping
  • Experience in Microsoft Office Suites.
  • Ability to lead product or process non-conformance investigations (i.e. 8-D, DIVEs)
  • Experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
  • Knowledge of UPPAP core elements (PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow, and Control Plans)
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical engineering drawings
  • Data Analysis with strong Excel skills, and general ability to use Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work across and communicate with all levels of the organization.