Quality Engineer

XP Power; High Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

XP Power is seeking a Quality Data & Analysis professional in New Jersey to analyze quality data across production, inspection, test, and repairs, prioritizing continuous improvement activities. The role includes running Cpk/Ppk studies, deploying SPC, and maintaining key quality metrics.

Responsibilities cover problem solving with 8D/5-Why methods, CAPA closure, MRB disposition, PFMEA ownership, and supporting audits across sites and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze quality data across production, inspection, test, and repairs to prioritize continuous improvement activities
• Run process capability (Cpk/Ppk) and correlation studies against defined qualification criteria
• Convert subjective inspection criteria into measurable, verifiable requirements
• Deploy and maintain SPC on critical product and test parameters
• Maintain quality KPIs: first pass yield, RMA rate, scrap and rework cost, supplier PPM, etc.
• Support product qualification between manufacturing sites, including site-to-site correlation
• Lead root cause analysis on various quality issues using 8D, fishbone, and 5-Why methods
• Drive corrective actions to closure across departments and verify effectiveness
• Disposition nonconforming material through MRB
• Issue and close supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) with Supply Chain
• Own PFMEAs and control plans for assigned product families
• Define inspection methods, sampling plans, and incoming inspection requirements
• Write and revise inspection criteria, process documentation, and work instructions
• Lead continuous improvement projects targeting yield, scrap, and rework
• Participate in internal audits as an auditor and support audit findings to closure
• Support external registrar and customer audits, including hosting assigned process areas
• Participate in supplier and site assessments alongside Supply Chain and Quality leadership
• Supply data and analysis for management review

Job description

Quality Data & Analysis

• Analyze quality data across production, inspection, test, and repairs to prioritize continuous improvement activities
• Run process capability (Cpk/Ppk) and correlation studies against defined qualification criteria
• Convert subjective inspection criteria into measurable, verifiable requirements
• Deploy and maintain SPC on critical product and test parameters
• Maintain quality KPIs: first pass yield, RMA rate, scrap and rework cost, supplier PPM, etc.
• Support product qualification between manufacturing sites, including site-to-site correlation

Problem Solving & Corrective Action

• Lead root cause analysis on various quality issues using 8D, fishbone, and 5-Why methods
• Drive corrective actions to closure across departments and verify effectiveness
• Disposition nonconforming material through MRB
• Issue and close supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) with Supply Chain

Process & Documentation

• Own PFMEAs and control plans for assigned product families
• Define inspection methods, sampling plans, and incoming inspection requirements
• Write and revise inspection criteria, process documentation, and work instructions
• Lead continuous improvement projects targeting yield, scrap, and rework

Quality System & Audits

• Participate in internal audits as an auditor and support audit findings to closure
• Support external registrar and customer audits, including hosting assigned process areas
• Participate in supplier and site assessments alongside Supply Chain and Quality leadership
• Supply data and analysis for management review