Engineer I, Industrialization Quality

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated Industrialization Quality Engineer to ensure the successful deployment of Quality Fundamentals throughout the industrialization process, enabling flawless and on-time product launches. This role acts as a key facilitator between Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Offer Creation teams, and Quality organizations to drive robust industrialization processes, risk management, and compliance with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) standards.
The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing quality methodologies, validating process robustness, managing quality risks, and supporting cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the deployment and execution of the 10 Quality Fundamentals during product and process industrialization.
* Support flawless product launches through proactive quality planning and risk mitigation.
* Ensure compliance with Offer Lifecycle Management (OLM) and Industrialization processes.
* Facilitate implementation of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodologies across projects.
* Collaborate with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Offer Creation teams, and Subject Matter Experts to achieve quality objectives.
* Drive process capability improvements and ensure manufacturing readiness.
* Develop and maintain quality deliverables throughout the industrialization phase.
* Review and validate industrialization quality gates and launch readiness criteria.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing excellence programs.

What are the key skills for success?

* Advanced Product Quality Planning - intermediate level; deploying APQP standards across industrialization projects
* Industrialization Quality Preparation - intermediate level; validating process control before production launch
* Industrialization Quality Pre-series/Launch - intermediate level; ensuring readiness and robustness at launch
* Quality Management Systems - developing level; maintaining compliance and standardization across projects
* Risk Management - intermediate level; identifying and mitigating quality risks throughout the lifecycle
* Project Management - intermediate level; coordinating cross-functional teams to meet launch timelines
* Communication - intermediate level; facilitating alignment between engineering, operations, and stakeholders
* Strategic Thinking - intermediate level; aligning quality initiatives with business and product goals

What qualifications will make you successful?
* Strong coaching ability to guide teams through complex quality challenges and non-routine issues
* Customer-focused mindset that prioritizes end-user satisfaction and product reliability
* Ability to work independently while adhering to policies, procedures, and compliance standards
* Comfort navigating ambiguity and making decisions guided by precedent and technical standards
What's in it for me?
* High-impact role with direct influence on product quality and launch success
* Opportunity to mentor and develop professionals across the organization
* Collaborative environment working with engineering, operations, and technical experts
* Career growth in a specialized technical discipline with visibility and impact
Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.
* Experience in:
* Manufacturing Quality Engineering
* Industrialization Quality
* New Product Introduction (NPI)
* Product Launch Management
* Process Quality Engineering

Quality Fundamentals

Strong understanding and practical application of:
* Quality Fundamentals
* Quality Management Systems
* Process Validation
* Risk-Based Thinking
* Continuous Improvement Principles

APQP & Risk Prevention Tools

Working knowledge and experience with:

* APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
* PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
* Control Plans
* Process Flow Diagrams
* Manufacturing Process Validation
* Quality Risk Management
* Process Capability Analysis
Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis

Hands-on experience applying structured problem-solving methodologies:

* 8D Problem Solving
* 5 Whys Analysis
* Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
* Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
* Containment and Escalation Processes

Data Analysis & Quality Improvement

* Statistical analysis and interpretation of quality metrics
* Identification of process variation and improvement opportunities
* Use of quality data to support decision-making and process optimization

Preferred Skills

* Lean Manufacturing
* Continuous Improvement methodologies
* Six Sigma tools and concepts
* Manufacturing process audits
* Product and process industrialization in a multinational environment
* Cross-functional project leadership

Key Competencies

* Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
* Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions
* Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
* Customer-focused approach
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Self-driven and results-oriented
* Ability to guide and mentor less experienced engineers

Bring your quality expertise to a team that values excellence - apply today!
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We are seeking a highly motivated Industrialization Quality Engineer to ensure the successful deployment of Quality Fundamentals throughout the industrialization process, enabling flawless and on-time product launches. This role acts as a key facilitator between Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Offer Creation teams, and Quality organizations to drive robust industrialization processes, risk management, and compliance with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) standards.
The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing quality methodologies, validating process robustness, managing quality risks, and supporting cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the deployment and execution of the 10 Quality Fundamentals during product and process industrialization.
* Support flawless product launches through proactive quality planning and risk mitigation.
* Ensure compliance with Offer Lifecycle Management (OLM) and Industrialization processes.
* Facilitate implementation of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodologies across projects.
* Collaborate with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Offer Creation teams, and Subject Matter Experts to achieve quality objectives.
* Drive process capability improvements and ensure manufacturing readiness.
* Develop and maintain quality deliverables throughout the industrialization phase.
* Review and validate industrialization quality gates and launch readiness criteria.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing excellence programs.

What are the key skills for success?

* Advanced Product Quality Planning - intermediate level; deploying APQP standards across industrialization projects
* Industrialization Quality Preparation - intermediate level; validating process control before production launch
* Industrialization Quality Pre-series/Launch - intermediate level; ensuring readiness and robustness at launch
* Quality Management Systems - developing level; maintaining compliance and standardization across projects
* Risk Management - intermediate level; identifying and mitigating quality risks throughout the lifecycle
* Project Management - intermediate level; coordinating cross-functional teams to meet launch timelines
* Communication - intermediate level; facilitating alignment between engineering, operations, and stakeholders
* Strategic Thinking - intermediate level; aligning quality initiatives with business and product goals

What qualifications will make you successful?
* Strong coaching ability to guide teams through complex quality challenges and non-routine issues
* Customer-focused mindset that prioritizes end-user satisfaction and product reliability
* Ability to work independently while adhering to policies, procedures, and compliance standards
* Comfort navigating ambiguity and making decisions guided by precedent and technical standards

Candidate Requirements:

What's in it for me?
* High-impact role with direct influence on product quality and launch success
* Opportunity to mentor and develop professionals across the organization
* Collaborative environment working with engineering, operations, and technical experts
* Career growth in a specialized technical discipline with visibility and impact
Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.
* Experience in:
* Manufacturing Quality Engineering
* Industrialization Quality
* New Product Introduction (NPI)
* Product Launch Management
* Process Quality Engineering

Quality Fundamentals

Strong understanding and practical application of:
* Quality Fundamentals
* Quality Management Systems
* Process Validation
* Risk-Based Thinking
* Continuous Improvement Principles

APQP & Risk Prevention Tools

Working knowledge and experience with:

* APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
* PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
* Control Plans
* Process Flow Diagrams
* Manufacturing Process Validation
* Quality Risk Management
* Process Capability Analysis
Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis

Hands-on experience applying structured problem-solving methodologies:

* 8D Problem Solving
* 5 Whys Analysis
* Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
* Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
* Containment and Escalation Processes

Data Analysis & Quality Improvement

* Statistical analysis and interpretation of quality metrics
* Identification of process variation and improvement opportunities
* Use of quality data to support decision-making and process optimization

Preferred Skills

* Lean Manufacturing
* Continuous Improvement methodologies
* Six Sigma tools and concepts
* Manufacturing process audits
* Product and process industrialization in a multinational environment
* Cross-functional project leadership

Key Competencies

* Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
* Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions
* Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
* Customer-focused approach
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Self-driven and results-oriented
* Ability to guide and mentor less experienced engineers

Bring your quality expertise to a team that values excellence - apply today