Overview
the sr. Test engineer will be responsible for managing our environmental, reliability and failure analysis programs while supporting the operations with continuous improvement initiatives.
responsibilities
* develops test protocols (electrical, mechanical, environmental and accelerated testing)
* manage the laboratory test request and allocate resources as required
* supervises staff of technicians and operators
* manage the preventive maintenance program for the quality department
* manage the return analysis program
* manages the qmt program
* participate in new product development (npd) to ensure all customer requirements are met and the manufacturing process is robust
* manages calibration program
* work with engineering and manufacturing staff, equipment manufacturers and vendors to develop solutions and implement preventative measures to address product and process quality problems
* analyze results and recommend solutions to complex product and process quality problems
* lead and/or participate in supplier audits and qualification process
* assure compliance to company procedures, policies and most current revision of iso 9001 standard
* work on complex and innovative projects to reduce internal and external quality issues
qualifications
minimum qualifications:
* bs degree in electronics engineering or other technical discipline
* 7+ years of quality or engineering experience with a minimum 5 years in a quality or test role
* skilled in project management and handling multiple projects simultaneously
* experienced on environmental testing protocols and equipment
* strong statistical knowledge
* excellent problem-solving skills
* self-sufficient and thrives in a team environment
* ability to influence and lead others, a change agent
* strong interpersonal and negotiating skills
* bilingual english/spanish with excellent verbal and written communication skills
* strong knowledge of pareto analysis techniques, gage r&r, control plans and fmea
* skilled in the use of word-processing, spreadsheet, and database computer programs
* enthusiastic, hardworking, results oriented with a can-do attitude, working towards career advancement
* effective at multitasking and time management
* experience in new product introduction process
desired qualifications:
* experience managing reliability testing laboratory
* mba or ms degree in related field
* experience on maintainx system
* experience in high voltage surge testing equipment and protocols
* experience in environmental test chambers
* 7 to 5 years in a leadership position as a quality supervisor or equivalent role in a high-volume manufacturing organization
* experience in test automation (plcs, hdmis, labview)
* strong knowledge of iso 9000, lean manufacturing and/or six sigma
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