Quality Engineering Manager

Kimball Electronics•Jasper, IN

About The Position

The Quality Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the Quality Engineering and Quality Engineering Technician within the KEJ facility. This position will provide the strategic and tactical direction to directly impact the day-to-day quality of our products. Work directly with a cross-functional team to drive improvements to key metrics and customer satisfaction. The person in this role will be working in a team of Quality Engineers and Quality Engineering Technicians to meet and exceed customer expectations for conducting New Product Introductions and sustaining current production. The Quality Engineering Manager position will include direct communications with the customer(s) and making data driven decisions to ensure quality product is a priority above all. To be successful the candidate must be self-motivated, persistent, quality driven, a quick learner, possess good communication skills, have a positive attitude, and be able work independently, but be a team player. The Quality Engineering Manager will also help to mentor the other Quality Engineers and Quality Engineering Technicians.

Requirements

Utilization of Statistical Analysis & Tools Chi Square, ANOVA, DOE, SPC
ESD knowledge
GD&T knowledge
MSA knowledge
KEJ Quality Systems knowledge and International Standards (ISO)
Be knowledgeable of applicable customer Quality Standards and IPC Standards knowledge
ISO 9001
ISO 13485
AS9100
IATF16949
IPC610
IPC610
IPC6012
Knowledgeable of Lean Six Sigma Strategy
PPAP Requirements
Experience in Electronics Manufacturing.
Strong mechanical and electronics knowledge and experience
Quality Corrective Action background
Disciplined problem solving approach
Project Leadership skills
Understanding of Lean/Six Sigma concepts and/or certification
Proven success in running Kaizen events.
Proven track record of leading 2nd party audits.
Problem solving techniques and processes
Knowledge of software and applications development processes
Knowledge of AIAG Core Tools
Experience leading a diverse team in a demanding environment

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to Quality Engineering and Quality Engineering Technicians.
Co-own Corrective Actions to closure internally and externally.
Automate systems as controls and reporting.
Reduce overall customer PPM, FPY and COPQ metrics.
Implement data driven decisions.
Understand the cost drivers for COPQ caused during NPI/Production and put actions in place to eliminate the associated costs.
Analyze quality data and identify trends.
Document implement new processes while continuously improving current processes and documentation.
Reviews customer documentation and determines NPI/APQP requirements.
Ensures the effective use of material, equipment and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs and support the development of quotations in response to our customer’s RFQs.