Aligning product quality targets to expected product performance and reliability.
Overall ownership of products from the mechanical parts quality perspective.
Generation and execution of the mechanical parts quality plan for new products.
Coordinates and executes Contract Manufacturer quality audits to ensure agreed quality inspection is being executed and recorded.
Develops Quality Requirements Specifications for high reliability products produced by Contract Manufacturers.
Provide critical inputs on inspection methods, instruments used and process choices.
Participate in DFMEA and DFM activities for products produced at Contract Manufactures.
Review PFMEA process from a Contract Manufacturer on new and existing products and align it as necessary towards ensuring quality build in production.
Lead and enforce PPAP and assure tools and processes are effective to support consistent high-quality levels at Contract Manufactures.
Qualify equipment installation and setup in collaboration with the Contract Manufacturing team.
Lead and drive all 8D SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Request) activities adhering to required time to closure.
Participate in all Corrective Action and Preventative Action processes that pertain to manufacturing or material deficiencies.
Proficient user of Engineering Change Control tools and assures effective implementation of all ECO's affecting products and production processes at Contract Manufactures.
Coordinate with the engineering design and Manufacturing Engineering teams and testing department (responsibilities may expand to include materials/process evaluation testing).
Monitor adherence to quality and safety certification standards.
Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing GD&T and utilizing it towards quality of custom parts.
Knowledge of engineering design tools like Solid works, Creo to be able to review a CAD file as needed.
Knowledge of Casting, Molding, stamping and ability to perform CTQ analysis on them.
Reviewing mechanical parts drawings and identifying gaps that need to be added to perform the quality inspections on those parts.
Creating quality documentations and ensuring CM is utilizing it for record keeping
Develop and own quality performance metrics.
Procuring quotes and scheduling environmental testing on parts as determined necessary.
Coordinate with suppliers on parts quality and defect analysis as need arises.
Other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business or Industrial Technology or equivalent experience
Must have at least 5 years of manufacturing of high reliability electronic, electromechanical or products with a focus on quality management in a contract manufacturing or electromechanical assembly environment.
Strong experience with solder chemistries/processing, electronics cleaning and cleanliness validation processes, conformal coating and potting.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Solid quantitative skill set and the ability to analyze and communicate with well-supported data
Knowledge of PCB design capability
An individual critical thinker capable of devising plans and solutions for complex problems.
Preferred Qualifications
Power electronics, consumer electronics or commercial electronics background preferred
Experience working with international companies and in a matrix organization
Proven experience collaborating with multiple sites and functions to drive common solutions
Prior experience with hardware certification standards (e.g. UL1741)
Mechanical and thermal analysis
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
Six Sigma green or black belt preferred.
PCB materials and manufacturing
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