Quality Engineer IV – New Product Introduction (NPI) & Process Validation
Core
Lead a Quality Engineering team to manage New Product Introduction (NPI) and process validation for global manufacturing operations.
Role type
Senior Quality Engineering Manager (NPI & Process Validation)
Builds
Scalable manufacturing processes and quality systems for global customer accounts
Domain
Electronics manufacturing (SMT, Box Build, PCBAs)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
NPI process management, process validation, team recruitment and retention, performance management, cost reduction strategy, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), supplier quality management, manufacturing process standardization, corrective/preventative action (CAPA) coordination
Preferred skills
Training curriculum development, global stakeholder communication, crisis management, process re-engineering
Technologies
SMT equipment, PCBAs, Box Build systems, APQP frameworks
Responsibilities
Recruit, coach, and evaluate Quality Engineers and Technicians; Develop and maintain QA plans for global NPI; Define and implement Quality Engineering strategies aligned with campus goals; Identify and execute cost-reduction initiatives through process streamlining; Coordinate corrective and preventative actions for supplier and customer discrepancies; Standardize manufacturing processes across global customer accounts.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership