Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Description -

Job Description:

The Global ODM Quality Engineering (GOQ) team is essential for successful operations, overseeing activities from Surface Mount Technology (SMT) to Final Assembly at supplier sites. The GOQ team collaborates with ODM suppliers to communicate effectively and quickly resolve quality issues, helping reduce disruptions. The GOQ Engineer VI manages onboarding and transition processes for ODMs, ensuring quality standards and protocols are followed. This focus on quality helps create a strong manufacturing environment that meets high standards throughout production. This role involves supervising and coordinating all Operational Engineering and Quality Engineering tasks from New Product Introduction (NPI) to the Sustaining phase, including those related to SMT and Final Assembly in ODM factories.

Key responsibilities include:

• Onboarding and Setup for New Factory or Factory Transition.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives by overseeing product quality from sample builds through to mass production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address non-conformances and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) associated with new product development.
• Lead the quality launch plan for NPI and facilitate supplier qualification during the new product development stage.
• Review and enhance manufacturing processes to contribute to achieving Operational Excellence.
• Provide technical support for Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) manufacturing and repair processes with the objective of driving continuous improvement.
• Conduct risk assessments and effectively communicate and mitigate operational risks.
• Ensure the quality performance of the ODM factory, prioritising high yield rates and conducting comprehensive end-of-line outgoing quality audits.
• Optimize production cycle time and capacity to guarantee that operations function efficiently and effectively while upholding the highest standards of quality and performance.
• Feedback to relevant stakeholders regarding potential issues, ensuring that the proposed solutions are viable for the factory's needs.
• Implement a proactive approach to enhance field performance optimisation.
• Conduct weekly and monthly quality reviews with ODM suppliers as a crucial aspect of maintaining excellence across all operational facets.
• Perform periodic audits of ODM suppliers, including process audits and Quality System Assessments (QSA), and collaborate with ODM factories to address any identified gaps.
• Develop and deliver training programs for junior Global ODM Quality (GOQ) engineers.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate for this position should possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, accompanied by at least 8 years of relevant experience. Alternatively, candidates with a Master’s degree in these disciplines should have at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Applicants are expected to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of PC architecture. Additionally, a minimum of 6 years of experience in Surface Mount Technology (SMT), mechanical assembly, testing, and industrial engineering is required.
• A strong knowledge and application of Lean Six Sigma principles is essential, with a preference for candidates holding a Black Belt certification.
• Experience in PC product engineering is critical for effectively supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives. Furthermore, candidates with advanced proficiency in Design for Excellence (DFx) techniques will be viewed favourably.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Self-Motivated and Proactive: Shows strong initiative and critical thinking, driving innovative solutions and improvements.
• Lean Manufacturing Expertise: Applies Lean principles to enhance operations, improve efficiency, and reduce waste while adapting to changing situations.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Uses Six Sigma techniques to identify root causes, develop >

  Job -

  Engineering

  Schedule -

  Full time

  Shift -

  No shift premium (China)

  Travel -

  Relocation -

  Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -

  HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).

  Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.

  For more information, review HP’sEEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"