The Quality Engineer III is responsible for providing investigation and root cause analysis of product failures. Works closely with various Engineering functions (Reliability, Design, Manufacturing, etc) in a closed-loop, corrective-action process to improve product quality and reliability performance
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Responsible for working with cross-functional groups to coordinate strategies for meeting customer’s requirements in all quality areas that also serve AE’s business needs.
· Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, corrective and preventive action due customer (internal-external) complaints.
· Define, design, develop and Implement SPC tools for assembly tools, manufacturing, and test fixtures.
· Establish, implement, and maintain the quality management system.
· Interact with Engineering and Operations to ensure an appropriate transfer of new products, PPAP.
· Responsible for planning, organizing, and managing activities of receiving / outgoing quality functions.
· Participates in Design Reviews to ensure compliance with reliability standards and customer requirements.
· Review Engineering Change Requests for customer approval requirements and submission.
· Perform weekly, monthly trend analysis and coordinate corrective actions with involved areas.
· Defines SPC to manufacturing processes and monitor weekly and monthly performance, implement countermeasure.
· Interact constantly with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Materials, Support Areas to ensure robust processes using PPAP, SPC and LEAN tools.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Proficient knowledge and troubleshooting skills in electronic circuits, components, PCBs, and manufacturing processes
· Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
· Familiar with diagnostic equipment (SEM, EDX, X-ray analysis, scopes, etc), statistical yield analysis, physical failure, and root-cause analysis
· Measurable and extensive experience with influencing and negotiating in complex situations.
· Able to define process criteria to meet product and process requirements.
· Fluent English
· LEAN Manufacturing tools
· Excellent computer skills (Statistical Software, Office –Excel-,etc)
· Strong Negotiation and Communication skills
· Strong Leader and fearless change agent
· Strong Team work skills
· Data driven
· Work proactively
· Requires minimum 3-4 year degree in a relevant Engineering discipline
·Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
· Expert in determining root cause of failures, correlating to historical data, and driving corrective action
Essential
· Experience in Electronics Industry Preferable
· Experience in Automotive Industry and/or Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Preferable
EDUCATION:
· Bachelor degree (Manufacturing, Electronic Engineering)
· Six Sigma Certification preferable
· Possesses a thorough knowledge of products and applications · Drives improvements in corporate functional capabilities
· Typically requires a minimum of 7 years engineering experience