Quality Assurance Engineer

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The top priorities of this position will be to support Quality and ISO 9001 in all areas of the IEM Organization at manufacturing site – both internal and external. Significant involvement with all areas of product and manufacturing, while also increasing visibility, communication and collaboration with key departments is instrumental in this position. This is a fully onsite role located in Fremont, CA, and will report into our Quality Manager. 

The main functions of the Quality Assurance role include (but not limited to):

Responsibilities:

• Collate, analyze and monitor company process & quality metrics against defined objective parameters
• Write/author technical reports to management depicting the quality levels, quality problems and cost of quality.
• Optimize manufacturability, assembly, testability, cost and quality of components (in-house and purchased) and final product
• Monitor product performance/quality through gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports.
• PFMEA and new program implementation including tooling and manufacturing processes to identify and mitigate risk identified
• Review, understand and ensure manufacturing process meets customer and industry specifications and requirements
• Identify/specify relevant quality-related and workmanship standards training needs.
• Offer technical expertise to company on statistics, Six Sigma methodology, tools, and best practices
• Define, develop document and implement manufacturing and assembly process and quality procedures in conjunction with department staff.
• Conduct Corrective Actions - Internal and External
• Understanding and knowledge of SolidWorks
• Maintain and report department KPI’s
• Facilitate problem solving techniques within production team (including suppliers).
• Set up and drive standard work and best practices
• Document clear project actions and enable timeline achievement
• Development of robust, predictive quality systems in production environment by applying world class techniques (Six Sigma, SPC, GRR, 5Y, CAR, etc.)
• Working with Engineering team on continuous improvement opportunities
• Knowledge of IPC-620
• Failure analysis to support production and assembly
• Collaborating with other divisions to identify and document best practice
• Perform Internal Audits, report and help solve non-conformances
• The candidate will be expected to perform additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization 

Qualifications:

• Experience manufacturing and quality process for a plant, division, or company with both design and production organizations. 
• Working knowledge of switchgear systems, including power distribution, protection schemes, and applicable standards (UL 891, UL 1558, IEEE C37), with the ability to support quality and manufacturing processes.
• Solid background in Six Sigma methodology (green belt minimum, black belt preferred)
• Experience with the development, manufacturing and testing equipment, fixtures and processes for electrical connectors, harnesses and/or equipment.
• Able to think creatively, logically, and independently to solve problems encountered in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, regulatory compliance and the quality field.
• Able to identify opportunities for improvement throughout the organization’s processes and be able to delegate without formal authority.
• Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization 

COMPETENCIES:

• Verbal and written communication proficiency
• Attention to detail
• Thorough compliance knowledge
• Organizational and time management skills
• Reliable with a respect to confidentiality

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree/Diploma in Engineering or related discipline
• 2-3 Years or more years related experience in quality assurance
• Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office applications (Access, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Experience with UL/CSA and ISO 9001 QMS Systems

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL:

Vision:                         Long periods of close work on computer screen.

Mental Demands:       Interpret, analyze, research and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Environment:               Climate controlled office space.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $81,000 - 141,000