Schneider Electric specializes in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and they are seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to enhance their quality programs. The role involves leading quality initiatives, managing customer issues, and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
Lead relevant quality programs and methods such as 8D, Lean Six Sigma, Quality Fundamentals, Digital Quality, and customer interaction to ensure continuous improvement.
Manage critical issues escalated by customers or line of business. Utilize problem-solving tools such as 8D, Kaizen, and Six Sigma to understand root causes, implement corrective and preventive actions, and drive continuous improvement.
Lead review, development, and implementation of Quality Fundamentals, PFMEA, process control plans, and poka-yoke & Jidoka opportunities.
Lead continuous process improvement impacting customer returns, scrap, and first-time throughput.
Interface with external customers to understand their expectations and concerns regarding product issues. Responsible for investigations, customer follow-up, and ultimate customer satisfaction.
Work closely with Technical Antennas, manufacturing personnel, and external corporate engineering, quality, and supplier quality resources.
Support new product introductions and supplier development activities relating to components.
Benchmark with other entities to align and deploy projects utilizing digital technology in process robustness.
Ensure quality items are included in the equipment, tool, and process qualification plans.
Ensure the Process Control Plan is applied.
Lead continuous improvement on production lines.
Lead root cause analysis of quality issues and problem-solving.
Create and maintain quality control documentation.
Lead Process Audits and Process Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (FMEA).
Provide inputs and challenge quality for new products or product evolution.
Manage derogations and be the local expert of assembled products.
Manage teams according to SPS/SIM rules and cycle events of the plan.
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial preferred) is required.
Minimum experience of 6 months within manufacturing Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
Certified 8D competent level or equivalent certification for problem-solving methodology.
Strong understanding of lean tools like VSM (Value Stream Mapping), 5S, Spaghetti Diagram, process flow diagrams, Kaizen, Six Sigma methodology for Green Belt or Black Belt projects, and achieve cost savings.
Experience in SAP to understand BOM (Bill of Material), routings, Production versions.
Experience integrating controls using Vision Systems and DC drivers for RPN reduction projects.
Ability to understand/interpret engineering drawings to resolve supplier quality issues.
Experience interacting with customers.
Preferred
Master’s degree preferred.
Certified PFMEA expert level preferred or equivalent certification for improving process robustness.
ISO led auditor certification preferred.
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements
Paid family leave
401(k)+ match
Schneider Electric specializes in the digital transformation of energy management and automation.
