Quality Engineer (Engineering)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Promote quality initiatives to ensure that documentation and design controls are appropriate for the organization
• Coordination of quality system procedures and documentation to ensure that they meet the Company's defined quality objectives
• Participate in design review process
• In conjunction with the Purchasing and Engineering departments, ensure that suppliers meet the Company's quality requirements
• Lead investigations related to Quality problems, both internal and external. Work with Manufacturing and Engineering to develop countermeasures, plans, schedules and respond to customers as needed
• Ensure that inspection and test functions are reviewed regularly for effectiveness
• Participate and lead MRB activities as Board member
• Represent Quality as a member of the document change control authority
• Perform qualification activities on new and existing products (power supplies) including following evaluation plans and first article inspection of assemblies & components.
• Conduct Quality related investigations of electronic assembly manufacturing processes to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Support ISO 90001 compliance and QMS, including internal & certification audits, CARs, etc.    
• Work with design engineering, manufacturing and customers to investigate failures on returned units. Generate FA report and update RMA database.
• Prepare and issue CARs, Risk Assessments and Quality HOLDs for product & process related problems.
• Review and approve change orders quality representative.
• Monitor and evaluate monthly product performance data from global manufacturing site for trends and address quality performance issues to maintain quality standards.
• Support Product Environmental Compliance activities for RoHS, REACH, Conflict of Minerals, etc.
• Interface with various internal departments and external customers to resolve Quality issues with products and processes.
• Conduct Training when necessary

 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A QUALITY ENGINEER

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from a four-year college or technical school
• Five years of related experience OR a combination of relevant education, training, and experience
• Experience with ISO 9001 & 13485
• Experience in IPC workmanship standards
• Experience with Electromechanical manufacturing including SMT
• Experience with project management
• Working knowledge of ESD Controls
• Working knowledge of Calibration Systems
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions and works well in group problem solving situations.
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes feedback.
• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.

 

ABOUT TDK-LAMBDA AMERICAS INC.

Acquired by TDK in 2008, TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. represents the culmination of three well-established North American power manufacturers: Electronic Measurements Inc., Lambda Electronics, and Innoveta Technologies. We have earned the reputation of being a trusted world-class organization through a history of providing reliable and innovative power supplies. Our broad product offering features over 6,000 models that are suited for many applications, including medical, industrial, broadcast, defense, factory automation, and LED/LCD signage. Our view is that "power supply" is more than just an electronic device, but the heart of our customer's systems. This belief has helped us become a global leader in our industry.

We employ approximately 300 people in our engineering, manufacturing, and sales offices across the United States. At our company, we value the work and ideas of our employees. They are encouraged to express their opinions and take the initiative, which has helped with the growth of our community and kept us at the cutting edge of new technologies. We offer our employees not only a career opportunity but also an environment that allows them to succeed.

TDK-Lambda Americas offers great benefits and perks, including healthcare benefits, a 401(k) with match, paid time off (PTO), educational assistance, recognition plans, service awards, and performance-based awards.

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. TDK-Lambda Americas is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with that commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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