NPI Quality Engineer II - Flawless Launch Lead

Advanced Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy Management Limited seeks an NPI Quality Engineer to coordinate launch activities at a manufacturing site, ensuring manufacturability and quality requirements are met. You will drive APQP, PFMEA, and control plans, and support program gate reviews with the QPM and program team.

The role focuses on coordinating quality system deployment to the factory, driving flawless launches and data-driven improvements, with emphasis on readiness and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal communication and listening ability.
• English communication skills in verbal and written.
• Practical experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools and NPI program management.
• Competent in 8D methodology: Is-Is Not / Fishbone diagram / Brainstorming; 3x5 Why.
• Competent in quality tools and process/production control methods such as FMEA, Control plans, MSA, Cpk, SPC, Product life cycle and Reliability.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications to ensure understanding of quality parameters and requirements.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 requirements and internal auditor familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead for manufacturing location’s NPI/AQP Deliverables and completion of site quality documents during initial launch phases.
• Liaison for all Advanced Quality Planning activities including internal gate reviews with BU and program team.
• Ensure product functional specifications meet sample shipment requirements.
• Support PFMEA and confirm controls in the Control Plan.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering on Poke Yoke strategies and controls.
• Ensure readiness for launching programs and product/process changes.
• Attend launch program meetings and customer process reviews/audits.
• Develop production process Control Plan, CTQ and Safe Launch Plan until program starts.
• Coach manufacturing team on customer quality requirements and site AQP requirements.
• Monitor FA part approvals and manage MRM activities with evidence on time to commitments.
• Ensure MSA studies and Gage R&R are conducted for launches.
• Authority to stop non-conforming processes or deliveries.
• Data collection/analysis and drive improvements from data.
• First Article Inspection and submission to customers as needed.
• New Production Line Qualification.
• Adhere to ISO quality, health and safety, 5S, and code of conduct policies.

Skills

APQP Tools

NPI Program Mgmt

Quality Planning

Problem Solving

MSA

FMEA

Control Plans

SPC / Cpk

Gage R&R

ISO 9001

Communications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

MBA

Tools

MS Excel

Office Software

Job description

Advanced Energy Management Limited seeks an NPI Quality Engineer to coordinate launch activities at a manufacturing site, ensuring manufacturability and quality requirements are met. You will drive APQP, PFMEA, and control plans, and support program gate reviews with the QPM and program team.

The role focuses on coordinating quality system deployment to the factory, driving flawless launches and data-driven improvements, with emphasis on readiness and customer requirements.