Engineer III, NPI Quality

Advanced Energy Management Limited; Santa Rosa; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. in Laguna, Philippines seeks an NPI Quality Engineer to lead quality deliverables during initial product launches, reporting to the NPI Quality Manager and collaborating with design and manufacturing teams to ensure readiness and robust process controls.

The role requires APQP expertise, PFMEA/MSA/Control Plan practices, and strong problem-solving skills to support gate reviews and ensure on-time MRM documentation and Gage R&R evidence.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field from an accredited institution.
• Strong interpersonal communication and listening ability.
• Practical experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools, tool usage and NPI program management.
• Competent in problem solving tools such as 8D methodology: Is-Is Not, Fishbone diagram, Brainstorming, 3x5 Why.
• Competent in quality tools, and process/production control methods such as Control Plans, FMEA, MSA, SPC and Product life cycle and Reliability.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications to ensure the understanding of the agreed quality parameters and product specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Liaison for the site for all Advanced Quality Planning activities including internal gate reviews with the Business Unit and with the program team.
• Ensure that product specifications fully compliance for sample shipment.
• Ensure execution of PQP (Product Quality Planning) delivered from design site QPM (Quality program manager)
• Support PFMEA activity to ensure functional specification requirements are fully met and confirm controls carried into the Control Plan
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering on the development and implementation of any Poke Yoke strategy and confirm controls carried into the Control Plan
• Responsible for the confirmation and completion of the manufacturing location’s readiness for launching programs and product/process changes.
• Support and attend launch program meetings and customer process reviews/audits.
• Coordinates the development of production process Control Plan, CTQ and Safe Launch Plan and keep update until formal program start of production.
• Monitors the FA part approval of supplied components.
• Conduct program gate reviews to confirm site MRM (Manufacturing readiness Matrix) activities are complete with the appropriate evidence, readiness assessment is completed and all site MRM documents are on time to program commitments.
• Ensure MSA studies and adequate Gage R&R for launching programs are conducted.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

APQP tools

NPI program mgmt

8D problem solving

Quality tools (FMEA/MSA/SPC)

Specification reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field

Tools

APQP tools

Control Plan development

FMEA

MSA

SPC

Job description

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Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS), enables design breakthroughs and drives growth for leading semiconductors and industrial customers. Our precision power and control technologies, along with our applications know-how, inspire close partnerships and innovation in thin-film and industrial manufacturing. We are proud of our rich heritage, award-winning technologies, and we value the talents and contributions of all Advanced Energy's employees worldwide.

Position Summary

The NPI Quality Engineer is responsible for manufacturing location’s NPI deliverables and confirms completion of the site’s quality documents required internally and by the customer during the initial launch phases of a product, in conjunction with NPI team. This role will report to the NPI Quality Manager.

Responsibilities

• Liaison for the site for all Advanced Quality Planning activities including internal gate reviews with the Business Unit and with the program team.
• Ensure that product specifications fully compliance for sample shipment.
• Ensure execution of PQP (Product Quality Planning) delivered from design site QPM (Quality program manager)
• Support PFMEA activity to ensure functional specification requirements are fully met and confirm controls carried into the Control Plan
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering on the development and implementation of any Poke Yoke strategy and confirm controls carried into the Control Plan
• Responsible for the confirmation and completion of the manufacturing location’s readiness for launching programs and product/process changes.
• Support and attend launch program meetings and customer process reviews/audits.
• Coordinates the development of production process Control Plan, CTQ and Safe Launch Plan and keep update until formal program start of production.
• Monitors the FA part approval of supplied components.
• Conduct program gate reviews to confirm site MRM (Manufacturing readiness Matrix) activities are complete with the appropriate evidence, readiness assessment is completed and all site MRM documents are on time to program commitments.
• Ensure MSA studies and adequate Gage R&R for launching programs are conducted.

Qualifications

• Minimum Five (5) years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment is a must
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field from an accredited institution
• Strong interpersonal communication and listening ability.
• Practical experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools, tool usage and NPI program management
• Competent in problem solving tools such as 8D methodology: Is-Is Not, Fishbone diagram, Brainstorming, 3x5 Why
• Competent in quality tools, and process/production control methods such as Control Plans, FMEA, MSA, SPC and Product life cycle and Reliability
• Ability to read and interpret specifications to ensure the understanding of the agreed quality parameters and product specific requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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