Philips Senior Quality Optimization Engineer f/m/d 

Kenya, Nairobi County, Nairobi 

257481811

Senior Quality Optimization Engineer (f/m/d)
Job Description

drive significant process improvements through the optimization of inspection, sampling and destructive testing methodologies. You will lead efforts to investigate, analyze, and enhance inspection/manufacturing processes across our manufacturing sites.

You are responsible for:

• Creation and implementation of our cross functional concept to optimize inspection, sampling, and destructive testing methodologies across multiple manufacturing sites, including the project lead for the related change projects.

• Implements and coaches the execution of continuous improvement events utilizing First Time Right and First Time Quality thinking and methodology.

• Collaborate end to end with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement, prioritize initiatives, and develop action plans to drive cost savings and process efficiencies.

• Conduct thorough analyses of existing inspection processes, including evaluation of historical failure rates, scrap costs, and effectiveness of human visual inspections.

• Implement data-driven solutions to streamline inspection processes, reduce cycle time, and minimize work-in-progress (WIP) inventory.

• Lead efforts to increase manufacturing capacity by reducing reliance on destructive product testing and improving yields through reduced product handling and potential component mix-ups.

• Champion a culture of quality at the source, promoting the use of automated inspection technologies and reducing reliance on manual inspection throughout the manufacturing process.

• Drive continuous improvement efforts to monitor and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost of poor quality (COPQ), non-conformances, scrap, and inventory levels.

• Coach and train Engineers, Operators, Managers, new coaches in the First Time Right methodology etc.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need a customer-first attitude and the following:

• BA or Master in the area of Electrical Engineering, Medical Engineering, Computer Science or similar

• You’ve acquired 5 plus years in Quality Management, preferably within a manufacturing environment, with at least (3) years in the medical device and/or pharmaceutical industry.

• Proven experience in process optimization, quality management, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

• Ensuring stakeholder management with executives, management, technical experts and shopfloor employees

• Experience driving (preferred) or participating in continuous improvement activities

• Experience with statistical analysis and quality tools such as Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

• Familiarity with automation technologies and robotics for inspection and testing applications.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, inspection methodologies, and quality standards.

• Knowledge of DMAIC (preferred) or problem solving methodology

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt trained (preferred certified)

• Commitment to travel up to 30% globally

• Proficient language skills in English and German

In return, we offer you

• An attractive permanent job in a motivated team in an open and collegial atmosphere

• Versatile, challenging tasks in an international, innovative environment with a wide range of development opportunities.

• An attractive salary model, hybrid working model, exemplary social benefits and an additional pension scheme.

• Flexible working hours, sports courses, regular team events and much more.

• Numerous offers as part of our "Employer of Choice" program (including company pension schemes, family services, health program, modern working time models).