Position Summary:
The Sr. Quality Engineer plays a key role in ensuring the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance for integrated mechanical and electrical systems. This position requires a proactive, hands-on professional capable of identifying, diagnosing, and resolving complex technical issues. By implementing robust QA protocols and conducting deep-dive root cause analyses, the QA Engineer will drive system performance enhancements and support the excellence of product development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute comprehensive QA procedures for electrical and mechanical systems to ensure full compliance with internal specifications and industry standards, review new design and foreseen quality issues and check points.
- Conduct preliminary investigation of daily quality issues and perform root cause analysis on recurring, significant, or escalated issues.
- Perform hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical components, electrical circuits, and basic software applications to ensure long-term reliability and functionality.
- Assign priority on daily issues, conduct issue escalation, and follow up.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and production teams to address quality-related bottlenecks and resolve issues efficiently.
- Maintain technical documentation, including detailed records of quality control processes, test results, and continuous improvement measures.
- Utilize data-driven methodologies to monitor product quality trends throughout the entire development and production lifecycle.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying critical characteristics that affect product performance and safety, request and support jig/fixture design to improve process to meet the quality standard.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering focusing on quality.
- Responsible, and have high quality standards.
- Strong interdisciplinary foundation in electrical circuits and mechanical structures.
- Ability to apply basic programming and scripting skills to automate routine tasks, analyze quality data, and improve workflow efficiency.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and a methodical approach to identifying complex system issues.
- Proven ability to document processes, technical findings, and resolutions with high precision and clarity.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Detail-oriented mindset with a willingness to engage in hands-on tasks within a dynamic production or lab environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the EV (Electric Vehicle) industry or similar high-tech manufacturing sectors.
- Basic knowledge with ISO 9001
- Knowledge in quality framework including APQP, DMAIC, 8D
- Familiarity with lean and Six Sigma, and related tools including SPC, FMEA, A3, Fishbone diagram (8M, 5 Why)
- Familiarity with CAD software, such as Catia, SolidWorks, etc.
- Experience with Data Acquisition and basic software interface troubleshooting.
- Adaptability to a fast-paced work environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement and innovation.