What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Quality Engineering position at Safari Circuits, LLC.?
Job Description
Job Description
About Safari Circuits
At Safari Circuits, we believe our drive for a family-like culture makes a positive impact on our team and the quality of products we produce. We manufacture Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) for the global electronics market. We are a growing business, and we meet the stringent regulatory demands of medical, military, and defense fields. Founded in 1985, Safari Circuits provides world-class electronics development and manufacturing services to our customers and has a proven track record of creating stability within our ever-growing team. We are ready to shape a stronger future for our company and invest in your success.
Job Summary
The Quality Engineering Manager will lead the quality engineering team in ensuring product quality and compliance within an electronics manufacturing environment. This role involves developing and implementing quality control processes, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring adherence to industry standards and customer requirements. The Quality Engineering Manager will work cross-functionally with design, production, and supply chain teams to drive quality excellence and improve manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead and mentor the quality engineering team to support production, supplier quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive quality improvements and operational efficiency.
- Oversee root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for internal and external quality issues.
- Work closely with suppliers to ensure incoming materials meet quality standards and drive supplier quality improvement initiatives.
- Conduct and oversee internal and external audits to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to support new product introductions (NPI) and ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) principles are followed.
- Utilize statistical process control (SPC), Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing tools to optimize manufacturing processes and reduce defects.
- Lead customer quality issue resolution, including managing customer complaints, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), 8D problem-solving, and Kaizen events.
- Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices to ensure ongoing compliance and competitive advantage.
- Develop and oversee training programs for employees on quality standards, procedures, and best practices to ensure continuous improvement and compliance.
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Benefits
EEO Statement
Safari Circuits, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
