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Quality Engineer Manager
Job Description
- Lead supplier and partner selection and development for high-reliability power electronics.
- Conduct comprehensive contract manufacturer process audits at defined intervals.
- Develop and manage quality performance metrics to drive corrective actions and continuous improvements.
- Create Quality Requirement Specifications for high-reliability products manufactured by contract partners.
- Provide critical input on material and process choices.
- Participate in DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and DFM (Design for Manufacturability) activities.
- Own and manage Process Flows, PFMEA, and Control Plans for new and existing products.
- Enforce and lead PPAP processes to ensure consistent high-quality production.
- Act as an ambassador for APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and Safe Launch initiatives, aligning with the Generac Development Process (GDP).
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean sigma tools, with formal trend management approaches and cost analysis.
- Lead SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Request) activities and ensure effective corrective actions at manufacturing sites.
- Participate in corrective and preventive action processes related to manufacturing or material deficiencies.
- Ensure effective implementation of ECOs (Engineering Change Orders) affecting products and processes.
- Collaborate with sourcing teams to establish and manage a supplier management program.
- Communicate quality program updates and progress to management and suppliers.
- Represent manufacturing quality in management meetings and align with engineering and testing teams.
- Act as a gatekeeper during the New Product Introduction process, ensuring design and material choices meet production quality criteria.
- Monitor compliance with quality and safety certification standards.
- Perform additional duties as required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Industrial Technology (or equivalent experience).
- 8+ years of progressive experience in design and manufacturing of electronic, electromechanical, or software products with a focus on quality management in contract manufacturing or electromechanical assembly.
- 5+ years of experience leading and mentoring teams.
- Strong quantitative skills with the ability to analyze and communicate data effectively.
- Knowledge of PCB design capabilities.
- Critical thinker with the ability to strategically align actions with needs and set goals for technical teams.
- Experience in budgetary or cost control management.
- Background in power electronics, consumer electronics, or commercial electronics.
- Experience working in international and matrixed organizations.
- Proven ability to collaborate across multiple sites and functions.
- Familiarity with hardware certification standards (e.g., UL1741).
- Experience in mechanical and thermal analysis.working with international companies and in a matrix organization;
- Proven experience collaborating with multiple sites and functions to drive common solutions;
- Prior experience with hardware certification standards (e.g. UL1741)
- Mechanical and thermal analysis.
Meet Your Recruiter
Kalah Ward
Technical Recruiter
Kalah Ward is an experienced Technical Recruiter with a passion for helping others and building relationships. Her recruiting experience lies in various industries such as Healthcare, Logistics, Engineering, and General Administration. Over the past few years, she has grown in full-life cycle recruiting, strategic sourcing, maintaining a strong social media presence, and managing client accounts.
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