Quality Engineer

Description

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits' products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea and aircraft;

automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment.

Mini-Circuits' sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website.

Position Summary:

Quality Engineer promotes defect prevention in products and processes, evaluates manufacturing processes, and investigates root causes of nonconformities to develop solutions.

Salary Range: $93,000- $100,000 per year

Job Function:

• Conduct root cause analysis using methods like Taguchi/Fishbone, 5 Whys, and Six Sigma process controls.
• Perform FMEA (Failure Mode Effect Analysis) and control charting.
• Develop and implement statistical techniques (SPC, Control Charting, Sigma/Cpk Studies).
• Promote Lean Manufacturing techniques including 5S, waste elimination, and value stream mapping.
• Assist with internal audits and work with assembly facilities and suppliers to solve problems.
• Support customer teams in quality filed investigation.
• Document causes of non-conformance issues and drive corrective actions.
• Perform daily spot audits and issue quality/process alerts.
• Coordinate pilot build audits for new SKUs with NPI Team and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Review Test Data for new product design reviews and DFM reviews for NPI SKUs.
• Drive improvements in assembly process and product design to reduce errors.
• Engage Six Sigma tools for process improvements and participate in CAPA meetings.
• Assist with process audits and support manufacturing and warehouse teams during customer audits.
• May be responsible for leading projects or cross-functional team initiatives.

The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering
• 2-4 years' experience in Quality Assurance, Failure Analysis, or related fields.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in problem-solving techniques, statistical process control, and 8D concepts.
• Experience with Quality audit techniques, ISO 9001:2015, AS9100, and AQL Inspection Sampling.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify key issues rapidly.
• Effective team building and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with SAP transactions and modules related to the quality processes highly preferred.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
  
  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cultural Focus:

• Displays enthusiasm and Passion for their work.
• Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement.
• Exercises sound Business Judgement
  , ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company's goals.
• Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession - by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers.
• Takes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail.
• Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork.
• Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect.

Additional Requirements/

Skills:

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ability and willingness to abide by Company's Code of Conduct.
• Occasional travel, some overnight, as required (15%).

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including [paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k)] to eligible…