Senior NPI Quality Engineer

• ◆Lead quality planning and execution during the NPI phase to ensure new products and materials meet defined performance standards and customer satisfaction goals.
• ◆Plan and implement QFD activities, including identifying deliverables, engaging cross-functional stakeholders, and converting customer

(WHATs) into technical solutions (HOWs).

• ✓Identify Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) parameters and key process factors based on quality standards, recurring issues (IPM, PSI), customer complaints, and PFMEA analysis.
• ✓Develop and execute CTQ action plans across departments, with a strong focus on:
• ✓Consistent and complete implementation
• ✓Measurable impact on key quality KPIs (e.g., Grade A yield, First Pass Rate)
• ✓Trainings of relevant personnel
• ✓Replication across all production lines and shifts
• ✓Ongoing validation of quality improvements
• ✓Collaborate with Process Engineering, Quality & Reliability, Operations Planning, and CQE (Customer Quality Engineering) teams to ensure alignment and shared understanding of product requirements.
• ✓Partner with Process Engineering to analyze new product and material designs, supporting documentation setup or revision as necessary.
• ✓Define the NPI quality maturity matrix, establish release criteria, and manage milestones reviews.
• ✓Track and manage project quality metrics, timelines, and deliverables throughout the NPI lifecycle.
• ✓Provide hands-on support during pilot runs and production ramp-up, coordinating 2TP test runs and addressing quality concerns.
• ✓Participate in technical review meetings to address deviations from quality requirements.
• ✓Lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, production yield, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• ✓Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.

• ✓Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical) or Science (Chemistry, Physics).
• ✓Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience, with at least 3 years in quality engineering or project development roles.
• ✓Proven experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, particularly in the solar, semiconductor, electronics, or automotive industries.
• ✓Strong skills in project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication.
• ✓Expertise in quality methodologies such as Control Plans, PFMEA/DFMEA, Root Cause Analysis, and structured problem-solving tools.
• ✓Proficiency in MS Office; experience with statistical analysis tools such as JMP or Minitab is preferred.
• ✓Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and effectively communicate across all organizational levels.

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