The Quality Engineer is responsible for investigating and analyzing root causes of product failures. They work closely with various engineering functions (Reliability, Design, Manufacturing, etc.) in a closed-loop, corrective-action process to improve product quality and reliability performance.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate strategies with cross-functional groups to meet customer requirements across all quality areas, aligning with AE’s business needs.
- Conduct failure analysis, root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions based on customer complaints (internal and external).
- Define, design, develop, and implement SPC tools for assembly, manufacturing, and test fixtures.
- Establish, implement, and maintain the quality management system.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Operations for the transfer of new products and PPAP processes.
- Plan, organize, and manage activities related to receiving and outgoing quality functions.
- Participate in design reviews to ensure compliance with reliability standards and customer requirements.
- Review engineering change requests for customer approval requirements and submissions.
- Perform trend analysis weekly and monthly, and coordinate corrective actions.
- Define SPC parameters for manufacturing processes, monitor performance, and implement countermeasures.
- Work with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Materials, and Support Areas to ensure robust processes using PPAP, SPC, and LEAN tools.
SKILLS:
- Experience coordinating strategies with cross-functional teams to meet quality and business requirements.
- Proficiency in failure analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions based on customer feedback.
- Ability to define, design, and implement SPC tools for various manufacturing processes.
- Experience establishing and maintaining quality management systems.
- Collaborative skills with Engineering and Operations for product transfer and PPAP.
- Experience managing quality functions and participating in design reviews.
EXPERIENCE:
- Preferably with experience in the electronics industry.
- Experience in the automotive industry and/or Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Electronic Engineering.
- Six Sigma certification is preferable.
- At least 3 years of manufacturing experience and 2 years in quality system maintenance.
- Proficiency in English (at least 85%).
- Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing tools.
- Excellent computer skills, including statistical software and MS Excel.