Automotive Quality Engineer

The successful candidate will perform all aspects of Automotive Quality Engineering for a high volume highly complex electronic manufacturing operation in a fast paced environment. Must have a positive attitude, enjoy working with a team and be driven to achieve positive results.

Experienced candidates are preferred but recent graduates from Engineering or Science related programs will also be considered.
 

•    Work with Vicor across the Design and Operations organizations to implement Zero Defect designs and processes and internal procedure development to sustain the automotive model. 
•    Collaborate with project managers, the development team, operations and customers on process and product development and release.
•    Develop flow charts, FMEAs, and Control Plans to ensure customer requirements are met.
•    Define detailed inspection requirements and verify repeatability of critical measurement systems
•    Ensure effective communication and containment of quality concerns identified by internal and external customers.
•    Ensure effective root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions are implemented for quality issues.
•    Support with root cause analysis, 8D, problem solving, lessons learned while driving consistent improvements.
•    Responsible for Manufacturing process audits using LPA (Layered Process Audit) methodology.
•    Work with Design and Manufacturing Operations to solve quality problems while maintaining manufacturing efficiencies, meeting competitive business deadlines and increasing customer satisfaction levels.
•    Provide effective records and analysis of data to production and engineering to provide the basis for quality improvement and cost reduction.
•    Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with all AIAG Manuals, including applicable CQI’s.
•    Coordinate, assemble and provide PPAP documentation that meets customer requirements.
•    Participate in MRB reviews and disposition process
 

•    BS Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related Technology or Science degree.
•    Very strong communication skills.
•    Ability to develop strong relationships with customers and plant level teams.
•    Ability to facilitate collaboration and communication with all operational teams as well as support functions worldwide.
•    Able to travel - domestic and internationally.
•    Strong presentation skills - both presentation development (Power Point) and presentation delivery. (R)

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Electronics industry experience in a high volume manufacturing environment.
•    Technical knowledge and experience with power conversion technologies including manufacturing processes, 
•    Experience working with functional safety ISO26262, AECQ100, GMW3172 environmental and durability testing, IATF 16949 certification and PPAP level processes for automotive customers, experienced with FMEA, DFMEA and control plans.
•    0 – 2 years related experience gained through co-op or internship experience.
•    Experience working with teams in a global environment.
•    Lean and Six Sigma experience.
•    Experience with CMM measurement and programming
•    Experience performing manufacturing process audits