About this opportunity
Kimball Electronics lists this Quality Engineering Manager opportunity in iowa, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Reporting to the Quality Manager
Position Overview
The Quality Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the Quality Engineering and Quality Engineering Technician within the KEJ facility. This position will provide the strategic and tactical direction to directly impact the day‑to‑day quality of our products. Work directly with a cross‑functional team to drive improvements to key metrics and customer satisfaction.
Quick Summary
The person in this role will be working in a team of Quality Engineers and Quality Engineering Technicians to meet and exceed customer expectations for conducting New Product Introductions and sustaining current production. The Quality Engineering Manager position will include direct communications with the customer(s) and making data driven decisions to ensure quality product is a priority above all. To be successful the candidate must be self‑motivated, persistent, quality driven, a quick learner, possess good communication skills, have a positive attitude, and be able work independently, but be a team player. The Quality Engineering Manager will also help to mentor the other Quality Engineers and Quality Engineering Technicians.
Basic Background Requirements
Statistical analysis & tools: chi‑square, ANOVA, DOE, SPC
ESD knowledge, GD&T knowledge, MSA knowledge
KEJ Quality Systems knowledge and International Standards (ISO)
Knowledge of applicable customer Quality Standards and IPC Standards: ISO9001, ISO13485, AS9100, IATF16949, IPC610, IPC6012
Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma strategy and PPAP requirements
Experience in Electronics Manufacturing
Strong mechanical and electronics knowledge and experience
Quality Corrective Action background
Disciplined problem‑solving approach
Project Leadership skills
Understanding of Lean/Six Sigma concepts and/or certification
Proven success in running Kaizen events
Proven track record of leading 2nd party audits
Problem‑solving techniques and processes
Knowledge of software and applications development processes
Knowledge of AIAG Core Tools
Experience leading a diverse team in a demanding environment
Key Performance Objectives
Short Term (0 to 3 months): Learn the Customer Requirements and Quality flow‑downs
Learn KEJ systems and controls
Take ownership of the CFT Quality meetings, data for the meetings, action items
Learn Quality and Manufacturing documentation and processes
Provide leadership to Quality Engineering and Quality Engineering Technicians
Learn and provide input to the Quality Manager in relation to Operational Excellence
Midterm (3 to 12 months): Co‑own Corrective Actions to closure internally and externally
Automate systems as controls and reporting
Reduce overall customer PPM, FPY and COPQ metrics
Implement data‑driven decisions
Understand the cost drivers for COPQ caused during NPI/Production and put actions in place to eliminate the associated costs
Analyze quality data and identify trends
Document and implement new processes while continuously improving current processes and documentation
Review customer documentation and determine NPI/APQP requirements
Ensure the effective use of material, equipment and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs and support the development of quotations in response to our customer’s RFQs
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law (including, for example, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in San Francisco).
If you think you might be a good fit for this role but don’t necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!
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Worksite address
iowa, LA, 70647, US
Who can apply
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