Lead Quality NPI Engineer
About The Position
Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE's power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. With engineering know-how and responsive service and support around the globe, the company builds collaborative partnerships to meet technology advances, propel growth for its customers and innovate the future of power. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Requirements
- Expertise in DFMEA, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, 8D problem-solving, and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive impactful quality improvements.
- Proficiency in PowerSteering, JIRA, Power BI, Smartsheet, SAP, and other program management tools.
- 8-10 years of relevant experience, recognized as an expert in quality management, product development, and program management (including collaboration with external partners).
- Experience in automotive, aerospace, medical devices, or high-tech industries.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline).
- Certified Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end quality planning and risk management for new product development, ensuring robust design processes and compliance with quality requirements.
- Develop and execute Design for Quality & Reliability strategies to meet customer expectations and industry standards.
- Drive NUDD risk analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), lessons learned, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) in product development.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory compliance, safety standards, and best industry practices throughout the design lifecycle.
- Partner with engineering, program management, marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer quality teams to embed quality in all development phases.
- Collaborate with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and supplier quality teams to align quality standards and enhance product reliability.
- Drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to proactively address design-related quality challenges.
- Utilize 8D, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Lean methodologies to implement systematic process improvements.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and critical quality metrics to track product performance and drive accountability.
- Lead product and gate reviews to validate design robustness and manufacturability.
- Act as the voice of the customer (VOC) by incorporating feedback into product design and quality enhancements.
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address potential failure modes early in the development cycle.
Benefits
- Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
- 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
- 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
- Company matched 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
- Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Support Activities for Mining
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
