Quality Analyst-NPI

Celestica•Plano, TX

About The Position

The Quality Analyst is responsible for the three major phases of Quality Management: Quality Planning/Prevention, Corrective Action, and Continual Improvement. The role works with the team to achieve quality KPIs and supports product and material quality from New Product Introduction (NPI) through mass production. The position is based in Plano, Texas, and seeks candidates with NPI experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Four to six years of typical experience; the description also lists 2–4 years in parentheses.
Knowledge of quality tools, ISO and IPC standards, and processes.
Knowledge of software used to generate reports, capture data, and present data in an understandable format.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
Understanding of quality tools and methods such as FMEA, PMP, SPC, and 8D methodology.
Understanding of Six Sigma and Lean Kaizen.
Understanding of the business unit and how decisions affect customer satisfaction, product quality, on-time delivery, and profitability.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
NPI experience.

Responsibilities

Handle quality excursions, take effective actions, and follow proper escalation procedures.
Support and follow up on product and material quality from NPI through mass production, including First Article Inspection (FAI), Inspection Plans (IP), and Work Instructions (WI), while following applicable industry protocols.
Assist in creating quality control plans for materials, processes, and products.
Analyze, monitor, and report internal factory and external customer quality KPIs, including RFPY, OBA, RMA, DPQL, customer feedback, LRR, RI Flag, and WWQA.
Drive continuous improvement to benefit customers, Celestica, and suppliers.
Draft internal quality system procedures, work instructions, and workmanship standards.
Assist with process, product, system, and supplier audits, and follow up on improvement actions, including industry standards, compliance, and safety audits.
Follow up on Engineering Changes (EC) and Supplier Process Change Notifications (SPCN) to ensure changes initiated internally or externally are implemented accurately and on time.
Enhance quality skills and product knowledge through training programs.
Complete assignments from the superior and participate in quality strategy deployment.