Staff MFG Quality Engineer (NPI)

ZT Systems•Secaucus, NJ

2d•$116,250 - $155,000

About The Position

The NPI-focused Manufacturing Quality Engineer provides oversight and guidance in manufacturing operations. They coach manufacturing personnel on proper compliance and empower them to identify and escalate quality issues, to ensure quality products. Our Manufacturing Quality Engineers not only play a part in the design of our products, but also in ensuring that our process is as efficient as possible.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience managing projects using six sigma tools and techniques
Experience in Quality auditing for ISO 9001 or equivalent standards
Demonstrated experience in analyzing and solving complex problems
Experience in coaching engineers and technicians in problem solving
Rigorous engineering and leadership skills
Experience in effectively working with cross functional teams and executive management to get measurable results
Proficiency with Microsoft office applications (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Word)
Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and data analysis software (Minitab)
Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workload and deadlines.
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or other Engineering discipline, advanced degree preferred
8+ years experience in a high-mix, medium-volume hardware manufacturing environment preferred

Responsibilities

Support System Test teams and assembly teams in quality issue investigation and solutions development for NPI builds.
Investigate and document causes of non-conformance issues in the Quality Incident Report Database and drive/implement corrective actions with supplier quality engineering.
Create quality and process alerts to drive corrective actions and train employees
Lead pilot build audits for new SKUs to identify risks and drive improvement actions with New Product Introduction (NPI) and Manufacturing Engineering teams
Develop, implement, and maintain quality Control Plans and inspection strategies for new SKUs, ensuring effective in-process and final inspection requirements.
Create inspection SOPs with checkpoints based on critical-to-quality requirements.
Participate in DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and PFMEA reviews for NPI SKUs.
Drive improvements in assembly processes to reduce workmanship errors through established Root Cause Corrective Action methodologies.
Monitor Quality KPIs for test and assembly process areas and ensure that processes remain in control.
Participate in LEAN initiative, and engage Six Sigma tools for process improvements
Create and maintain QMS documentation for production and warehouse processes.
Support the manufacturing and warehouse teams during customer audits.

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
401(k) retirement savings plan
Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
Parental leave and family care support programs
Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
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