NPI Quality Leader: Design & Launch Excellence

Advanced Energy Management Limited; Eden Prairie, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Advanced Energy is seeking a Quality Program Manager, NPI, based in Eden Prairie, MN, to lead quality planning across new product introductions. You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and program management to drive product quality, risk management and design for quality from concept through launch.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of quality leadership in high-tech manufacturing (semiconductor/medical device), deep DFMEA/PFMEA, APQP/PPAP, 8D and Six Sigma experience,

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Strong knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, 8D problem-solving, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
• Experience using project management, data analytics, and enterprise systems (e.g., JIRA, Power BI, Smartsheet, SAP, or equivalent).
• Certified Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or ASQ CQE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end quality planning and risk management for new product development, ensuring robust design processes and compliance with quality requirements.
• Develop and execute Design for Quality & Reliability strategies to meet customer expectations and industry standards.
• Drive early-stage product risk assessments (NUDD), FMEA, lessons learned reviews, and DFM initiatives throughout product development.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory compliance, safety standards, and best industry practices throughout the design lifecycle.
• Partner with engineering, program management, marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer quality teams to embed quality in all development phases.
• Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to align quality standards and enhance product reliability.
• Lead CAPA to address design-related quality challenges.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

8D problem-solving

Six Sigma

DFMEA

PFMEA

APQP

PPAP

CAPA

Quality planning

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Power BI

Smartsheet

SAP

Job description

Advanced Energy is seeking a Quality Program Manager, NPI, based in Eden Prairie, MN, to lead quality planning across new product introductions. You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and program management to drive product quality, risk management and design for quality from concept through launch.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of quality leadership in high-tech manufacturing (semiconductor/medical device), deep DFMEA/PFMEA, APQP/PPAP, 8D and Six Sigma experience,