Global Quality Engineer

Posted 30 July 2024
Salary $90,000-$102,000 USD
LocationAustin
Job type Permanent
Discipline Manufacturing & Operations
Reference201222
Contact NameMelody Lam

Job description

The Global Quality Engineer will primarily be responsible for managing supplier quality for a portion of our manufacturing partners and will be capable of delivering results in a fast paced and demanding growth environment. This role will primarily be focused on partnering with the Manufacturing Engineering and Global Sourcing to ensure manufacturing partners are qualified and capable. More specifically, this individual’s activities will be focused on managing supplier qualification, ensuring solid manufacturing capability and driving PPAP on new/revised products. 

Responsibilities:    
  • Drive supplier quality throughout suppliers by partnering to implement manufacturing processes capable of ensuring a high degree of product conformance through the implementation of sustainable processes and statistical process controls
  • Engage directly in all aspects of an APQP-based manufacturing and supplier quality program, including development of PFMEA’s, Gage R&R, Control Plans and Process Validation, ultimately ensuring partners implement processes that drive a high degree of conformance and quality
  • Gather pre-shipment and warranty data related to specific product families, leverage LEAN tools to establish root cause solutions and drive continuous improvement
  • Analyze new supplier capability as part of the supplier selection process
  • Work with cross functional teams and incorporate Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) in major product development projects and product changes; focusing specifically on process controls including PFMEAs, Control Plans, CAPA, Process capability, and Continuous Improvement Partner with suppliers to funnel required or requested changes through the change management process
  • Drive continuous improvement by creating, maintaining, and implementing quality documentation such as SOPs, SIPs, workflows, standards libraries, manuals, etc.
  • Analyze statistical data to determine requirements and establish quality and reliability objectives
  • Conduct regular audits of supplier processes to drive product & process conformance
  • Enthusiastically collaborate and drive a culture of quality, reliability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization
Qualifications and attributes:  
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or equivalent experience is required.
  • At least 4+ of engineering experience, with experience working with large tonnage, molded in color plastic injection parts, and processes.  
  • Previous experience within a global full-service supply chain model.
  • Past hands-on experience and knowledge of traditional quality tools, APQP, DFx, FMEA, DOE, GR&R, SPC, CAPA, and PPAP.
  • Experience effectively utilizing statistical methods and statistical analysis tools.
  • Knowledge and experience with a broad array of manufacturing methods, materials and tooling. Good vision and measured color perception.
  • Ability to solve problems, perform risk analysis, make quality and timely decisions.
  • Ability to lead and influence cross functional teams and being a team player.
  • Additional computer skills preferred: PLM, SharePoint, Salesforce, Tableau, SolidWorks or other CAD software.
  • Ability to travel both internationally and domestically.