Manufacturing Quality Engineer

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer will develop, lead, manage, and implement process improvements. They work to solve organizational, production, and service-related problems using the fundamentals of design, lean principles, engineering/quality tools, data analysis and technology.

• Develop, create, and manage manufacturing process flows including QA check points, process sheets, work instructions, and operational methods sheets (OMS) (assembly + test) for company products.
• Develop, create, and manage service process flows, process sheets, rework instructions, and operational methods sheets (OMS) for service, repair, and production management processes.
• Perform first part qualification/inspection of incoming materials, identify, and document non‑compliant incoming materials and determine their disposition.
• Apply Quality Engineering tools such as Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault Three Analysis (FTA), Root Cause Analysis, Design of Experiment (DOE) etc., to improve products and/or processes related to incoming material, services, and finished products.
• Identify and deploy software tools and systems for monitoring, data collection, and reporting of production and service performance records and data.
• Track, analyze, and provide manufacturing and service performance data (i.e. production control charts, reliability, process capability) to improve processes and monitor and measure progress to target.
• Lead/participate in supplier/CM qualifications and engagements to assess technical competency and general compliance to requirements (material specifications, CTQ's, process control plans, quality agreements, etc.).
• Establish, maintain, and provide training to production staff.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable OSHA and EPA standards.
• Coordinate new product releases with engineering team and review, manage and implement Engineering ECOs into production.
• Develop Production(P)
  FMEA from results of Design(D)
  FMEA.
• Measure Run-at-rate, takt time and implement Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gauge R&R).
• Experience with manufacturing electronics products that conform to IPC-A-610 certification requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) for non‑conformances identified during audits or inspections.
• Develop measures of success, track performance, communicate results, develop action plans to improve.
• Lead and coordinate internal ISO 9001 audits, including preparation, execution, findings follow‑up, and documentation.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the QMS in accordance with ISO 9001 standards
• Serve as a key liaison during UL audits and inspections, ensuring product compliance with UL requirements.
• Manage vendor quality relationships, including regular reviews, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure supplier alignment with ACT's quality standards and objectives.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to proactively address potential quality issues, streamline communication, and facilitate timely resolution of vendor‑related manufacturing challenges
• All other duties as required.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to 50%.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and directly, both verbally and in writing.
• Analytical thinker.
• Clear communicator. Able to provide training for assembly and service technicians.
• Computer proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of the Electrical/Electronics manufacturing industry.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 quality standards and audit processes.
• Experience with UL certification and audits.
• Detailed knowledge in manufacturing processes utilizing Electronic Assemblies, PCBA's construction design/manufacturing, and testing of electronic products.

• 5+ Years direct experience with electronic manufacturing.
• Experience with quality control and failure analysis.
• Experience with PLM, PDM, ECO, and BOM tools and processes.
• Experience with statistical tools, including but not limited to, SPC, process capability analysis, DOE, DFSS.