Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
- Initiate projects related to product, process, quality systems, or yield improvement based on internal and external quality indicators.
- Develop and implement systems that improve quality and ensure sustainable results, therefore driving continuous improvement.
- Use advanced measurement tools, techniques, and test equipment and be able to understand and analyze results.
- Create and review qualification plans for inner company product transfers (Process Review, Test Plan Development, PCN, etc.)
- Serve as a training resource for above mentioned measurement and test equipment, ensuring respective personnel understand their operation.
- Provide guidance and training to Manufacturing Quality Support personnel in the respective area.
- Monitor and report daily/weekly/monthly KPI's via meetings, email, and End of Month reports.
- Analyze data required to understand a problem and develop solutions. This includes, but is not limited to: quality data, manufacturing process data, dimensional data, engineering data, training records, audit results, etc.
- Investigate and appropriately document quality problems using root cause analysis methods and identify robust corrective actions.
- Create and maintain all relevant Work Instructions, SOP's, Training Documents, and Workmanship Standards
- Use quality tools such as failure analysis, root cause analysis, DOE, PFMEA, SPC, and others, to identify the source of a problem, correct the problem, and prevent future occurrences on same or similar products.
- Identify and coordinate containment of any nonconforming materials
- Audit manufacturing processes for compliance to quality, manufacturing, and engineering standards. Work with the relevant parties to develop plans to address non-conforming audit results.
Required Experience:
- 5+ Years experience in Process Engineering, Quality Assurance Engineer, or Operations Management is required.
- Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 9100, or IATF 16949 Quality systems is ideal.
- Must be familiar with Manufacturing techniques such as LEAN & 5S
- Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously as priorities can change very quickly.
- Connector experience is desired but not required.
- Lifting Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
- Must be able to sit for more than 90 consecutive minutes.
- Experience with ISO/TS or Automotive Quality systems highly desired.
- Six Sigma or Problem-Solving background desired.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, other) preferred. If no experience, degree is required.
- Six Sigma background is desired (Green Belt, Yellow Belt, Black Belt).
