Senior Advanced Quality Engineer
Core
Lead quality initiatives for New Product Introduction (NPI) and new parts, ensuring sustainable long-term success in factory operations by implementing quality systems and reducing Cost of Quality metrics.
Role type
Senior Advanced Quality Engineer (NPI & Manufacturing)
Builds
Qualification plans for new equipment, traceability solutions, digital footprints, poke-yoke solutions, and robust quality processes for new parts and products.
Domain
Appliance manufacturing (specifically laundry operations) and New Product Introduction
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Engineering degree, project management, independent problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, cross-functional team leadership, manufacturing process definition and troubleshooting, PPAP process ownership, PFMEA leadership, dimensional analysis, gaging development, QMS documentation (ISO standards), Kaizen and Yokoten implementation.
Preferred skills
Injection molding process knowledge, CMM and 3D scanning proficiency, Polyworks usage, high-volume manufacturing operations experience, GD&T MBDs/drawings interpretation.
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), CMM, 3D scanning, Polyworks, QMS documentation systems.
Responsibilities
Develop robust qualification plans for new equipment and parts; lead dimensional analysis and gaging development; drive Cost of Quality (COQ) improvements including scrap reduction and yield enhancement; lead cross-functional PFMEA teams; own PPAP processes for in-house manufactured parts; interpret technical drawings (MBD/GD&T) to ensure quality plans meet specifications; execute drive/strip/torque studies; implement traceability and digital footprint solutions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities