Sr. Quality Engineer

Gentex Corp; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentex Corporation in Manchester, NH seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to monitor product and process quality, drive COPQ reduction, and support continual improvement initiatives across manufacturing and supplier networks.

The role requires 8+ years in quality/manufacturing environments, experience with failure analysis and APQP, and knowledge of GD&T, ISO/AS standards, and DOE/STAT analysis. Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with quality concepts, metrics and problem-solving in quality/manufacturing roles.
• Experience in failure analysis is required.
• Environmental test planning and MIL-STD-810 qualification desired.
• Proficient with Minitab, DOE and trend analysis; strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and evaluate quality assurance processes and sampling techniques, including COPQ system ownership.
• Define and document incoming test and inspection plans, sampling plans, and Dock-to-Stock/Ship-to-Stock activities.
• Review design documentation for GD&T, compliance testing and provide quality input before production release.
• Lead APQP/Zero Defect Planning and support NPD qualification planning and reporting.

Skills

Quality concepts

Supplier Quality

Manufacturing Quality

Auditing

SPC

CAPA

COPQ

Program management

Failure analysis

MIL-STD-810

Minitab

DOE

Trend analysis

Lean manufacturing

Lean 6-Sigma Green Belt

TipQA

SAP

Lead Auditor

AS9100 Lead Auditor

Education

B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

None

Job description

GENTEX AT A GLANCE:

At Gentex Corporation, we've created an environment where great ideas and great people can thrive. Leveraging a history that spans over 130 years, Gentex is a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high-performance environments. Join our multinational team of exceptional and dedicated employees around the world and work on challenging and rewarding projects, grow your skills, and advance your career all while making a positive difference in the lives of our customers. Together, you and Gentex can build a career that's uniquely yours.

EDUCATION AND/OR PROFESSIONAL LICENSE(s):

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering

EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years of previous experience with quality concepts, metrics and problem-solving methodologies, including but not limited to Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, Auditing, SPC, CAPA processes (internal/supplier/customer), COPQ reduction and program management in a quality or manufacturing role.
• Experience in failure analysis.
• Environmental test planning and execution of qualification to MIL-STD-810 desired.
• Extensive experience in the use of the Microsoft Office in the generation of professional documents and Reports, and in the use of Minitab, including DOE and trend analysis.
• Lean manufacturing experience desired.
• Lean 6-Sigma Green Belt a plus.
• Experience with TipQA® and SAP a plus.
• ISO9001:2015 or AS9100:2016 Lead Auditor a desired.
• ASME GD&T standards desired.

ABOUT THE JOB!

The purpose of the Senior Quality Engineer is to utilize analytical techniques and quality methodologies, to monitor the performance of Gentex products and processes, recommend process improvements and reductions in cost-of-poor-quality (COPQ) and to support the continual improvement efforts of the Gentex Corporation.

Gentex offers a robust benefit package- including, but not limited to, medical coverages, 401k, paid time off and excellent work schedules including a 9/80 work week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, implement and evaluate quality assurance processes and sampling techniques, including ownership of our COPQ system.
• Determination and documentation of incoming test and inspection plans, including sampling plans and Dock-to-Stock/Ship-to-Stock activities.
• Able to review design documentation as it relates to GD&T, compliance testing and make suggestions relating to quality prior to release of products to production.
• Lead APQP/Zero Defect Planning.
• Support NPD and line extension qualification planning and reporting process.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineering in identifying recommended changes to drawings that do not meet incoming requirements.
• Assist Operations with developing Statistical Process Control on critical manufacturing processes.
• Work with all departments to implement process improvements, increase process yields, reduce COPQ, and drive the quarterly continuous improvement meetings
• Interface with customers, internal business teams and suppliers for non-conformance investigations and CAPAs for component rejects, finished goods failures and product returns
• Work with test engineers to support production/manufacturing engineering in implementing new processes/product adjustments to address COPQ
• Work with supply chain to improve quality/delivery of purchase materials, supplier CA and supplier audits.
• Support Product Compliance (Environmental Compliance, Safety certification, contract flow down).
• Supervise, mentor and lead other quality technical personnel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of electronic and electro-mechanical manufacturing processes (PCB, electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies).
• Knowledge in compliance testing as related to product specifications.
• Ability to interpret customer quality requirements and product drawings, schematics, specifications, etc.
• Team focused with the ability to participate in and lead cross-function teams.
• Professional stature with strong oral presentation skills and the ability to influence others.
• Knowledge of AS9102, APQP and PPAP, IPC610, J-STD001 a plus.
• Ability to work with suppliers, tool makers and customers related to visual criteria requirements in critical areas of an assembly.

LOCATION:

Gentex's Manchester facility is located in southern New Hampshire. Manchester is the largest convention, sports, entertainment, and arts & cultural destination in New Hampshire. There is so much to do, see and experience in Manchester including major concerts and ECHL Hockey, AA minor league baseball, live performances at the historic Palace Theatre or exhibits at our renowned museums. Located in the heart of New England, Manchester is also conveniently located within an hour's drive of Boston, an hour from the Atlantic Ocean and less than two hours from