Senior Manager, Quality

Advanced Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy in Denver, CO is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Manager/Sr Manager to lead product and process controls in collaboration with production and engineering teams. You will drive continuous improvement, manage non-conformances, and oversee 8D problem resolution with a cross-functional group including supplier quality engineers.

The role requires 8–10 years in EMS/power/semiconductor quality, strong RCCA and SPC/CPK skills, and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Must lead and manage multiple quality projects.
• Strong experience with quality tools (SPC, MSA, Cpk).
• Experience in 8D problem solving and RCCA.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production control plans are followed and documentation is maintained.
• Lead 8D problem resolution with cross-functional teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and yield/performance against AOP goals.
• Coordinate containment, rework, and disposition of non-conforming product.
• Lead, coach, and evaluate subordinate quality staff.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Quality tools

8D problem solving

RCCA

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

MSA

CPK

FMEA

Control plans

Job description

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JOB CATEGORY CAPACITY: Managerial & Confidential

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. With engineering know-how and responsive service and support around the globe, the company builds collaborative partnerships to meet technology advances, propel growth for its customers and innovate the future of power. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The primary focus of the Manufacturing Quality Manager/Sr manager is ensuring that product and process controls are executed per the control plan in conjunction with the Plant’s production & engineering teams. Drive continuous improvement in his/her area of supervision. Lead Non-conformance management process in the area assigned and ensure scrap costs and yield performance are attaining AOP goals. Leads 8D problem resolution process for internal and external raised concern which includes close interaction with Manufacturing Quality, Process and Production Engineers, Design Engineers as well as Supplier Quality Engineers on the problem resolution updates.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Ensure the ongoing compliance to the production control plans including the maintenance of the document(s) through the life of the program.
  • Confirm the related test/measurement equipment is used properly, calibrated, variation study in terms of MSA, and maintained, including “red rabbits” for Poka Yoke verification.
  • Collect, review, and react to data collected within the manufacturing process per the control plan. Ensure the update and maintenance of the capability studies (SPC data collection). Supports continuous improvement efforts.
• Responsible for the approval and maintenance of quality documentation on behalf of the plant quality leader as part of a cross functional team for the production line/cell such as control plans, work instructions, boundary samples, rework/inspection instructions, etc.
• Ensures compliance to the containment, rework, and inspection processes for non-conforming product. Leads disposition of non-conforming product and ensures timely disposition.
• Quality lead on problem solving team and for Fast Response System. Responsible for driving the problem-solving process including tool use, confirming 8D content and meeting customer and/or internal response time requirements.
• In the case of non-conforming products, facilitates the problem-solving process with the relevant team.
• Coordinate necessary internal sorting activities.
  • Resolve quality issues of capability, tolerancing, and materials related issues.
  • Resolve quality issues by identifying problems, examining solution options, implementing action plans, and providing resources.
• Perform process capability studies on existing processes. Review and analyze results. Recommend changes to processes based upon findings and perform follow up to verify effectiveness.
• Participate in the modification of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Functionally works with the Manufacturing Quality Engineers to ensure their training and qualification. Responsible for the inspection/audit process and the output of the inspections/audits.
• Has the authority and the responsibility to stop any process or product delivery in case of a non-conformance of customer expectations, safety, or environmental risks.
• Responsible for leading, coaching, and evaluating subordinate employees
• Participates in the development and implementation of corporate strategies, policies, and procedures across functional or departmental areas.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the production processes and components, business and other technology including materials.
• Ensure activities meet with and integrate with organizational requirements for quality management, health and safety, code of conduct, legal stipulations, environmental, 5S policies, and general duty of care.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Location: TH Site
• AE is a highly dynamic, technically challenging, and fast-paced manufacturing work place.
• Works in a Standard office environment, fast-paced & busy manufacturing areas / labs, and clean-room environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be Self-Driven and able to Lead and Manage multiple projects.
• Comfortable with driving continuous improvement and management of the QMS.
• Significant skill with using quality improvement tools, like SPC and CPK.
• Must be able to l ead and coach members of the Quality team to successfully drive quality improvement programs with individual suppliers and commodities.
• Excellent communication skills and coordination skills required to work with senior management, customers, and suppliers.
• Must be skilled with RCCA and be proficient in other Problem solving skills.
• Experience in relevant manufacturing processes and technologies .
• Understanding of practical problem-solving tools using 8D methodology:
  • Is-Is Not
  • Fishbone diagram
  • Brainstorming
  • Affinity Diagrams
  • 3x 5 Why
  • Experience in Assembly processes
• Working knowledge quality tools, and process/production control methods such as:
• FMEA
• Control plans
• MSA
• Capability study Cpk
• SPC

EXPERIENCE:

• Min 8 to 10 years’ experience in electronics manufacturing services (EMS), power supply and semicon industry preferred. With the o perations and manufacturing or product quality management experience s.
• E xperienced working in a faced paced, high mix low volume manufacturing environment
• Must have experience with all functions of Quality as listed in the position summary including management of Quality Systems and ISO programs.
• Knowledgeable of SPC, Variation Control, and MSA or GR&R techniques
• Individual Quality project experience is required as well as experience with managing others to create and driving quality improvement programs.
• Experience with use of Microsoft suite tools to help manage and analyse data is required.
• A significant level of experience with internal auditing and use of quality tools is required.
• Management experiences is preferred.
• The 6-Sigma blackbelt certify is preferred.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor Science in Mechanical or Electronic Engineering or or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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