Manage a team of Quality Engineers and Technicians, providing guidance and support to ensure that quality goals are met
Work collaboratively with Product Design, Equipment Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Controls, Production, Maintenance, Controls, and other cross functional teams as the cell quality expert to ensure production lines are designed and operated to produce high quality and performance cells
Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to drive continuous improvement to manufacturing processes
Lead identification, root cause analysis, and resolution using 8D methodology and other structured problem-solving tools to resolve manufacturing quality issues
Track quality performance metrics, prioritize top issues, and drive continuous improvement activities with cross-functional team
Lead FMEA activities to ensure design and manufacturing issues are identified and risks are mitigated
Collaborate cross functionally and with NPI to initiate and implement product, process, equipment, and other relevant changes to improve manufacturability and field performance via Process Change Approval (PCA)
Drive cross-functional projects with manufacturing, supply chain, production quality, and research teams to test existing and determine new product specifications and tolerances
Develop product/process control plans, inspection standards, testing plans and instructions, work instructions and manufacturing validation plans to ensure manufacturing capability and product reliability
Manage non-conforming cell process flows via containments and evaluate suspect materials while working closely with internal and external teams to identify disposition and resolve root cause
What You’ll Bring
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
6+ years of experience in quality engineering or a related field, with a proven track record of success in leading quality assurance efforts
Experienced in ISO 9001, ISO/TS or IATF 16949, APQP, and PPAP
Specific training and demonstrated success in applying structured problem-solving tools (8D, DMAIC, 5Why, Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram, Measurement System Analysis, Process Capability Analysis, DoE, etc.)
Strong data analysis and visualization skills (Tableau, JMP, Minitab, etc.)
Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing is highly desired
Experience transitioning products from prototype to production
Experience introducing new equipment and new processes into a production environment
Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques
Knowledge of data analysis languages (SQL, Python, R, MATLAB, etc.)