As the Director of Quality, Compliance, and Manufacturing Engineering, you will :
- Implement and uphold quality and compliance standards and processes.
- Lead local Asia manufacturing and quality teams to ensure product quality and production continuity.
- Act as the engineering and quality contact point for Asian contract manufacturers during mass production.
- Drive resolutions for various manufacturing line issues with Asian manufacturing partners and their suppliers.
- Enhance production yield and throughput / UPH (units per hour) to improve quality and reduce cycle time and cost.
- Manage a supplier corrective action system, conduct on-site visits, and hold regular meetings to address supplier quality issues, monitoring changes through the PC (product / process change notification) platform.
- Foster positive relationships with Asian contract manufacturers and component suppliers.
- Conduct quality audits and participate in supplier selection with Supplier Management and engineering.
- Collaborate closely with and provide leadership for the compliance team and Supplier Quality Engineers.
- Meet or exceed customer quality expectations and advocate for tools that ensure quality, alongside continuous improvement efforts and defect reduction initiatives.
- Utilize knowledge of customer concerns and requirements to collaborate with engineering, production, and customer service in the early stages, enabling the development / specification of robust design and manufacturing processes for delivering world-class products.
- Effectively initiate and support process enhancement initiatives to maintain a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization. Provide leadership support, training, and guidance to all company personnel.
Requirements :
Possesses knowledge and comprehension of Consumer Electronics (CE) space and familiarity with CEC regulations, along with a grasp of regulatory compliance standards pertinent to CE (UL, ISO, etc.).Proficient in establishing and driving applicable ISO standards and best practice processes across operations.Extensive experience in quality assurance and compliance, with a track record of successfully implementing these aspects throughout the organization.Familiarity with establishing and maintaining effective Quality Management Systems (QMS).Demonstrated ability to implement and maintain new product development and supplier bring-up quality systems, including strategic planning, tactical implementation, and oversight for improved operational and quality metrics.Ensures the implementation of systems and processes, promoting effective inter- and intradepartmental communication to achieve tasks accurately on the first attempt.Successful development and execution of a quality strategy in manufacturing operations and a JDM (Joint Design and Manufacturing) environment, providing Manufacturing Engineering and Supplier Quality solutions.Exhibits a high energy level and enthusiasm, serving as an example for the department through personal commitment and drive.Critical Thinking - Capable of working in uncharted areas, integrating extensive information to address complex issues. Challenges conventional wisdom as needed, demonstrating intellectual aggressiveness with a strong focus on the end product.Interpersonal Skills - Quickly establishes and maintains excellent interpersonal relationships across all levels and functions of the organization. Creates a team atmosphere with internal staff, achieving key objectives, and maintains positive, professional relationships with external contacts. Effectively interfaces with investigators and manufacturing staff, earning acceptance for counsel and direction.Organizational Skills - Operates independently, managing time effectively, following through on commitments, and paying attention to details. Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.Maturity - Balances risk-taking with judgment, asserting confidence and recognizing when help is needed due to a lack of pertinent knowledge.Training / Mentoring Skills - Fosters professional development through mentoring and feedback on results. Willingly shares personal knowledge and experience, decisively addressing performance problems, and assisting in the recruitment of top talent.Responsible for being a trainer, developer, and supervisor, as well as a mentor dedicated to elevating individuals and teams to higher plateaus.Professional - Demonstrates unquestionable integrity, credibility, and character. Has consistently exhibited high moral and ethical behavior.Holds a BS or BA degree with over 10 years of experience in a similar role, with at least five of those years in a management position.