The Quality Engineer (I - 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.**ESSENTIAL 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.- 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.- Stay current with the changes in the standards and the applicable product and systems regulations.- Participate in MRB meetings to ensure proper disposition of discrepant material.- Monitor Key KPIs. Recognize and coordinates analysis of top offenders, identify issue drivers and lead the team to implement internal corrective and preventive actions.- Decision and problem solution with low-medium risk.**WORKING CONDITIONS**- Works in a standard office environment and production floor, uses general office equipment.- Some travel will be required (domestic and international)**SKILLS**:- 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.- Analitycal and reporting statistics and results.- Knowledge and skill in reading blue prints and models, work orders, and general specifications.- Audit skills (preferred).- Project administration (preferred).- Core tools knowledge (preferred).**EXPERIENCE**:**Essential**:- Experience in Electronics Industry Preferable- Experience in Automotive Industry and/or Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Preferable- Six Sigma Certification preferable- 3+ years' experience in manufacturing is preferred.- 3+ years in quality system maintenance- Fluent English- LEAN Manufacturing tools- Excellent computer skills (Statistical Software, Office -Excel-,etc)- Strong Negotiation and Communication skills- Strong Leader and fearless change agent- Strong Team work skills- Data driven- Work proactively- Troubleshooting techniques**EDUCATION**:**Essential**:- Bachelor's degree (Mechatronic, Manufacturing, Electronic Engineering)
