Sr. Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Landis Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions. We measure and analyze energy utilization to generate empowering analytics for smart grid and infrastructure management, enabling utilities and consumers to reduce energy consumption. Our innovative and proven portfolio of software, services and intelligent sensor technology is a key driver to decarbonize the grid and helped to avoid around 9 million tons of CO2 in FY 2023. With sales of USD 2.0 billion in FY 2023, Landis Gyr employs around 6,900 talented people across five continents.

For more than a century, we've been pioneers in energy innovation, and we continue to lead the way toward a more sustainable and efficient energy landscape.

Join us at Landis Gyr, where we manage energy better!

Purpose and Objective:

• Serves as a technical leader in all aspects of process and quality.
• Visible and approachable coach, leader and collaborator within the business.
• Develops, applies, revises and maintains quality standards for processing materials into partially finished or finished products.
• Develops and applies statistical techniques in quality control and reliability activities.
• Devises sampling procedures, and directs workers engaged in receiving, measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product or process quality and reliability.
• Documents data obtained during all quality assurance activities consistent with company policies and procedures.
• Analyzes reports and returned products and recommends corrective action.
• Evaluates supplier and partnership quality capabilities and performance levels and makes recommendations regarding specification of qualification requirements related to orders.
  
  

Key Performance Indicators:

• All Quality and Business Performance KPI’s.
  
  

Core Areas of Responsibility/ Accountability:

• This position must be capable of working at the detailed engineering level and capable of taking a stronger leadership and management approach when required.
• The position requires a wide range of creativity, latitude and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and to provide technical leadership to both Supplier Quality Engineers and Associate Supplier Quality Engineers.
• Must be capable of leading cross functional teams both internally as well as with subcontractors and partners.
• Functional leadership with the choice of materials and process parameters to realize high reliability parts and assemblies delivered from Landis Gyr production and subcontractors.
• Leadership with the development and review of key production statistics at the Reynosa meter manufacturing facility to realize corrective and preventative actions surrounding major defect trends.
• Corrective Action and Preventative Action (CAPA) System Management as required.
• Must be familiar with a variety of inspection and auditing concepts, practices, closed loop corrective actions, and ISO 9000 procedures for contract manufactures.
• Acts as a key technical liaison with contract manufactures for process/product quality. Capable of entering a production process and drive key issues to closure, including validation of processes and management of on-site corrective and preventative actions.
• This includes weekly communication, scheduling and conducting on-site audits, review of supplier and partnership metrics, quality issue resolution, and any other items that directly relate to product quality.
• This position will require traveling to contract manufactures up to 20 percent of the time.
• Responsible for leadership and development of PFMEA's (Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) and Manufacturing Quality Plans for new products as they pertain to manufacturing and test process parameters specific to the product.
• This includes establishing quality goals and coordinating with the product team to develop criteria for receiving inspection, product value stream maps, production testing, production screens, out of box audits, and the RMA plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Minimum Years of Experience: 7 Years

• Capable of reading and understanding technical documents
• Strong understanding of statistics as related to manufacturing process control; Control Charts, Cpk, SPC, Mini Tab 6-pack
• Strong Manufacturing experience in Lean, Six-Sigma, DMAIC, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D, CAPA, Control plans, SCAR, Gage R&R
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes: PCBa, Molding, Stamping, Die Cast, assembly, testing, others
• Knowledge of measurement tools and techniques (vernier, height gages, optical comparator, multimeter, LCR, gages, Oscilloscope, CMM, 3DScan, etc.)
• Knowledge and ability to perform root cause analysis at raw material, sub-assembly, assembly levels for Mechanical/electrical products
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet timelines
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive to final resolution
• Capable of using Microsoft Office and Mini Tab
• GD&T/IPC-A-610 as applicable
• ESD Control
• SAP or equivalent ERP System
• Auditor
• Continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent spoken and written communication
  
  

Educational / Professional or Vocational Qualifications:

• Required Minimum Level of Education: Bachelors Degree
• Degree in Engineering Discipline (prefer mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering)
• Six-Sigma Black Belt/Lean Sigma/DFSS - Preferred
  
  

Landis Gyr is a global leader in energy management solutions, operating in over 30 countries and headquartered in Switzerland. We are thrilled that you’ve considered Landis Gyr to be a part of your professional journey. As a part of the L G family, employees are offered a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement plan featuring a generous company match incentive. Additionally, we offer three (3) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) as well as eleven (11) paid holidays. We also offer a tuition reimbursement program, optional pet insurance, supplemental medical coverage and a host of other perks to ensure the health, wellness, and enrichment of our team members.

Pay is in the range of $73,031 - $112,955 per year. The position is eligible for a 401(k) match and consideration for an annual bonus. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, and certifications or other professional licenses held. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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