Advanced Quality Engineering Manager for NPI​/NPD

Advanced Quality Engineering Manager for NPI/NPD

This Role will be based out of Harrisburg, PA
- Relo will be available for the right candidate. No Sponsorship will be offered for this role. As a member of the Digital Data Networks (DDN) business in TE Connectivity you will play a key role in the design of products for high-speed products in the connector, cable assembly, and/or radio system industry—targeting high-speed communications and connectivity within datacenters and wireless infrastructure.

The Advanced Quality Engineering (AQE) Leader (Sr. Manager) is responsible for deploying the overall global new product introduction program for a Strategic Product Line Portfolio within the Digital Data Networks (DDN) business unit within TE. This role drives Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) from start of a new program through successful Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Safe Launch Containment and Engineering Change Notices.

You and your teams will utilize APQP methodologies to capture past failure modes from lessons learned and new modes related to innovations in new technologies, designs and manufacturing equipment and processes. You will work jointly as a liaison between Engineering and the Plants, Program Managers, Supply Chain, and other internal/external staff to drive launch excellence and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a global team of Advanced Quality Engineers in support of all new product introductions for a Strategic Product Line Portfolio within the Digital Data Networks (DDN) business unit.
• Lead all AQE activities from project inception to product launch and introduction.
• Participate in the project Kick-off Meetings, support project team development for internal requirements, customer specific requirements, Risk Priority Number (RPN) reductions, analyze SPC data, etc.
• Serve as the liaison between engineering and the plants on new product introductions to ensure robust process capability on all programs.
• Attend project meetings and APQP driven events with the customers and the Project/Program Management Team.
• Document the results for specific program characteristics and ensure the internal and external requirements are met including deviations.
• Accountable for developing and driving on time delivery of Control Plans, Capability Studies, Part drawings, Inspection Instructions, Gage design and R&R, DFMEAs, PFMEAs, AFMEAs for all assigned projects.
• Ensure the products developed are Designed for Manufacturing & Assembly (DfMA) and are launched capably of meeting internal requirements and customer requirements.
• Understand product requirements and define/approve Design Validation Test (DVT) and quality plans to ensure products meet the product specifications.
• Authorize and approve that all Design Validation Test (DVT) results meet product specifications and customer requirements.
• Actively participate in early product Concept Reviews and Design Review meetings with the Product Development Engineering (PDE) for the assigned product, related tooling and fixturing, and overall quality plans.
• Generate and/or champion 8-Ds for the prototype process including 8-Ds for problem solving, test failures, and prototype failures.
• Complete the Change Control process and identify special characteristics for projects/programs.
• Work in conjunction with the Manufacturing Process Development Engineering (MPDE) teams to ensure the manufacturing process and equipment meets the product's defined quality level and that the process also meets the capability levels identified for the product and project.
• Assemble and submit PPAP package on time to the customer specific requirement.
• Team with Supplier Quality Engineers to conduct and analyze process capability studies in support of Final Tool Approval (FTAR) for all tools and production lines associated with the project using the Comprehensive Tool Approval Report (CTAR), support completion of Supplier PPAPs.
• Perform Six Sigma Capability Analysis of new equipment/processes to reduce variation.
• Regularly reports to executive management on the overall performance and effectiveness of the Global Supplier Quality Program.

Job Requirements:

• Approving department projects including the creation project milestones.
• Reviewing project stage gates and proposals.
• Developing market strategy roadmap, setting and tracking KPI metrics and ensuring cross-alignment prior to cascading it down to the team; planning all resources (budget responsibilities, headcount) and schedules for functional and quality performance work.
• Leading, mentoring and developing mid to large scale regional teams to promote quality awareness and implement quality programs and initiatives.
• Managing and cascading staffing development and performance management programs for you and all quality staff; maintaining constructive relationships with all departments and external stakeholders; handling escalations at the Sr Manager level and continuing escalation process if needed.

Compensation:

Competitive base salary…