Sr. Quality Control Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY
The Quality Engineer III is responsible for providing investigation and root cause analysis of product failures. Works closely with various Engineering functions (Reliability, Design, Manufacturing, etc) in a closed-loop, corrective-action process to improve product quality and reliability performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for working with cross-functional groups to coordinate strategies for meeting customer’s requirements in all quality areas that also serve AE’s business needs.

Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, corrective and preventive action due customer (internal‑external) complaints.

Define, design, develop and implement SPC tools for assembly tools, manufacturing, and test fixtures.

Establish, implement, and maintain the quality management system.

Interact with Engineering and Operations to ensure an appropriate transfer of new products, PPAP.

Responsible for planning, organizing, and managing activities of receiving / outgoing quality functions.

Participates in Design Reviews to ensure compliance with reliability standards and customer requirements.

Review Engineering Change Requests for customer approval requirements and submission.

Perform weekly, monthly trend analysis and coordinate corrective actions with involved areas.

Defines SPC to manufacturing processes and monitor weekly and monthly performance, implement countermeasure.

Interact constantly with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Materials, Support Areas to ensure robust processes using PPAP, SPC and LEAN tools.

QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient knowledge and troubleshooting skills in electronic circuits, components, PCBs, and manufacturing processes.

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Familiar with diagnostic equipment (SEM, EDX, X‑ray analysis, scopes, etc), statistical yield analysis, physical failure, and root‑cause analysis.

Measurable and extensive experience with influencing and negotiating in complex situations.

Able to define process criteria to meet product and process requirements.

Fluent English.

LEAN Manufacturing tools.

Excellent computer skills (Statistical Software, Office –Excel-).

Strong Negotiation and Communication skills.

Strong Leader and fearless change agent.

Strong Team work skills.

Data driven.

Work proactively.

Requires minimum 3-4 year degree in a relevant Engineering discipline.

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Expert in determining root cause of failures, correlating to historical data, and driving corrective action.

ESSENTIAL

Experience in Electronics Industry Preferable.

Experience in Automotive Industry and/or Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Preferable.

EDUCATION

Bachelor degree (Manufacturing, Electronic Engineering).

Six Sigma Certification preferable.

Possesses a thorough knowledge of products and applications.

Drives improvements in corporate functional capabilities.

Typically requires a minimum of 7 years engineering experience.

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