Job Title: Process Quality Engineer
Reports to: PQE Supervisor
Job Summary:
The Process Quality Engineer (PQE) is responsible for driving quality performance across manufacturing processes and finished products. This role focuses on defect analysis, process control, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to improve yield, reduce cost, and enhance product quality.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions for quality issues, including production abnormalities and customer complaints (e.g., 8D, 5-Why).
- Drive key quality performance indicators, including production yield, OBA DPPM, CTM performance, and other metrics assigned by the supervisor.
- Initiate and lead continuous improvement projects to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
- Analyze defect trends and process variation using statistical tools (SPC, MSA) and implement effective control plans.
- Ensure implementation and compliance with quality standards and procedures; monitor the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Support and manage quality-related systems and projects (e.g., GQMS, QMS).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Engineering, Warehouse, SQE, etc.) to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
- Develop and optimize inspection methods, testing procedures, and quality control plans.
- Participate in internal and external audits (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001) and support audit readiness.
- Maintain a strong presence on the production floor to monitor process quality and drive real-time improvements.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with hands-on experience.
- Proficient in data analysis and statistical tools (SPC, MSA preferred).
- Excellent communication skills; bilingual in English and Mandarin preferred.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
- Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field preferred).
- Minimum 1+ year of experience in quality or manufacturing engineering preferred.
- Experience with SPC, Lean Manufacturing, and QMS systems is a plus.
- Familiarity with ISO standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001) and auditing processes is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Willingness to travel within the United States to support projects, manufacturing sites, warehouses, and third-party contract manufacturers as required.
- Conduct on-site quality audits at third-party contract manufacturers or partners (e.g., process audits, product audits) and drive corrective actions to closure.
- Travel assignments may involve extended durations (typically several weeks), requiring on-site support.
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