Senior Quality Engineer
SUMMARY
The Senior Quality Engineer in will perform corrective action investigations for customer, supplier, and internal, corrective action reports. Through regular contact with internal process owners, suppliers, sister sites, and customers the Senior Quality Engineer will maintain open communication to adequately monitor the status of these corrective actions and ensure they are implemented effectively and in a timely manner. Knowledge of product, processes, and fundamental quality principles are required to assist with assembly problem solving, APQP and other new product development initiatives. The incumbent must also understand the technical aspects of our pneumatic, mechanical, and electronic product lines and manufacturing processes, as well as suppliers’ products and processes, to drive quality improvements and communicate them clearly to management and our customers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Assist in the management of the quality management system. This includes quality system requirements including test and inspection plans and product reliability, supplier quality program, risk management and to ensure compliance to ISO 9001:2015.
Monitor organizational quality performance and issue corrective action reports as appropriate. Communicate interdepartmentally and with customers to follow up on the status of any corrective action and to ensure its effectiveness, timely response, and closure.
Work in conjunction with manufacturing, engineering, and other departments and sister sites to investigate root cause and develop robust corrective action plans for customer complaints and internal audit findings.
Perform corrective action investigations and write evaluation and 8D corrective action reports on customer rejected product. Maintain communication with the customer contact on the status of any concern and accompanying action items.
Serve on teams as the Quality representative for APQP, new product development, and Engineering Advantage activities. This includes assisting in Potential Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA), reviewing supplier quality plans, developing inspection plans and verification/validation requirements, and evaluating required prototype and pre-production runs for new/redesigned products and processes.
Provide support to manufacturing, machining, and other production areas regarding product quality, assistance in problem solving/troubleshooting test failure investigations, inspection, and disposition of non-conforming product. Work in conjunction with inspection and Supply Chain to assist in the disposition of rejected supplier product through participation in MRB (material review board) discussions. Recommend to manufacturing/engineering the corrective measures necessary to prevent recurrence.
Support other members of the Quality Department on matters pertaining to inspection, calibration, customer complaints, nonconforming product, and metrics performance. Provide training to other members of the Quality or Manufacturing departments on inspection procedures and techniques, as well as the supervision and/or assignment of other activities which include testing and evaluation.
Assist with preventive action, kaizen events, and continual improvement initiatives.
Prioritize customer requirements and manage internal resources in order to maximize customer satisfaction.
Audit products and processes based on various specifications and standards. Apply detail oriented, technical, critical, methodical behaviors in assessing conformance of product and process to defined requirements. Clearly communicate using written and verbal English the results of investigations and assessments.
Participate in quality departmental meetings regarding associated metrics reporting and support of Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
Maintain on-going industry knowledge, and seek to receive and provide training per the Quality department training matrix such that the department remains sufficiently cross-trained.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline, CQE certificate, or have demonstrated equivalent expertise through manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO/TS 16949 requirements and proficiency with other industry standard quality techniques such as root cause analysis, 8D reporting, and the AIAG core tools including but not limited to PPAP, MSA, and APQP requirements.
Minimum of 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Computers and Technology
Proficiency using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Software products such as Minitab
Ability to use them effectively for report generation.
Certifications/Licenses
CQE certification through ASQ a plus.
Experience in ISO 13485 and TS 16949
Senior Mechanical Engineer
PURPOSE:
Support the company strategic goals for growth and industry leadership through new products and customer driven solutions.
SCOPE:
Primarily responsible for designing complicated specials and providing industry leading solutions for our customer complex requirements.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
The position reports to the Engineering Manager. The position works cooperatively with managers in all areas of the company to achieve corporate objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
DESIGN
- Works with customers to design specials that are manufacturable as well as cost effective for our customers
- Designs utilizing the guidelines of our ISO system
- Communicates with all areas within the company to ensure solutions are delivered to our customers on-time, and within budget and meet customer expectations
RESEARCH
- Develop a method of monitoring our standard products for Manufacturability, Design and Durability to ensure our products are “Best in Class”
- Utilize the RWW and VAVE process and procedures to facilitate market and manufacturing efficiency
- Participate in monthly RWW meetings to evaluate proposals and present programs based on the APQP and NPD processes for new products.
CONSULT
- Maintain the office of Chief Engineer as a consultant resource to other departments. Provide engineering skills, problem resolving abilities, product and market knowledge perspective as an asset for other areas to draw on
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering, or higher required
- IFPS Certification preferred (Pneumatic and hydraulic experience)
- 10-15 years experience minimum
Sr. Embedded Software Engineer- Audio DSP Processing
Job Summary
Embedded Software Engineer with3D Audio Processing (DSP) Experience. 10yrs+ experience coding in C and C++and architecting software for consumer, audio, or wireless products. Key skillset is experience designing “3D” (Spatial Positioning) audio algorithms forAugmented Reality (AR) applications. Other desired audio processing experience includenoise cancelling, echo cancelling, filtering, and AGC. Ability to read and understand electrical schematics. Experience working closely with hardware engineers evaluating hardware/software tradeoffs, selecting microprocessors and peripheral components, and resurrecting early hardware prototypes. User andstrong advocate of structured software developmentincluding architecting, documenting, writing modular code,bug tracking, revision tracking, design reviews, validation and regression testing of the software written. Ability to work independently or as part of a team. Position provides opportunity for both new ground-up development, as well as maintainingand upgrading existing products.
Activities
- Planning and Architecting Software
- Designing 3D Spatial Audio Processing algorithms for Augmented Reality Applications
- Modeling and simulating audio processing algorithms using MatLab or similar tool
- Using publicly available HRTFs as well as customizing HRTFs to optimize spatial perception
- Designing audio processing algorithms including noise cancelling, echo cancelling, equalization filtering, AGCs, etc
- Coding audio processing algorithmsin C/C++
- Selecting Microprocessors – including memory size, speed, I/Os, cost, current draw, etc.
- Designing Device drivers and boot loaders
- Integrating, debugging, and testing embedded systems
- Designing interfaces to other devices using digital or wireless protocols
- Operating Basic electronics test equipment (oscilloscopes, DVMs, function generators, logic analyzer, etc.)
- Bringing up new SoCs, chipsets, sensors, and products
- Participating in selecting development tools, bug tracking tools, software revision management and archiving tools, etc
- Participating in new product Ideation and developing new IP.
- Designing and executing software test plans
- Updating or adding features to previously written software.
- Preparing and presenting regular reviews of the software architectures, test plans, test cases, and test results.
Skills and Requirements
- Embedded Software Engineering experience including architecting product platforms as well as hands-on coding in the area ofConsumer Electronic Product Development.
- Experience with 3D Spatial Audio DSP algorithm design, including simulation, coding, and testing.
- BSCS or BSEE – M.S. in computer science or electrical engineering is a plus
- Strong Embedded C and C++ skills, Knowledge of Java, or App Design is a plus
- Understanding of Electrical Hardware including ability to read schematics, evaluate hardware-software tradeoffs, and write minimal code to resurrect early hardware.
- Experience with ATMEL and Microchip Microprocessors and associated development tools
- Experience in all phases of software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution
- Experience using Revision Control and Bug Tracking Tools
- Experience implementing Agile/Scrum software development cycles
- Experience designing Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
- Experience designingAudio Signal Processing Algorithms is a plus
- Experience implementing Bluetooth and other wireless protocols is a plus
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Excellent time management with track record for on-time delivery.
- Focus on quality and attention to detail
- Excellent resourcefulness and debugging skills
User Experience Design Lead
Job Summary
This role is responsible for applying strong knowledge of design principles and practices in UX Design to support software development and innovation visioning that have limited complexity. This role will be heavily involved in user research, UX visioning for concept generation, concept testing, and concept presentation in support of software development projects.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or user experience (UX) design or minimum of nine (9) years of job-related experience as defined above in the Essential Functions section; an advanced degree in directly applicable area of study may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience
- Ability to travel up to 10% – Internationally and Domestically
Preferred Job Requirements
- Six Sigma Green belt
- Experience with web or mobile coding, software development best practices; experience with JIRA and Confluence
- Ability to work within cross-functional teams to create software products; strong analytical skills; effective communication skills; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Job Responsibilities
- Work with product owners and design research team to develop research brief. Help research lead with target user recruitment. Lead design research sessions. Coordinate and guide junior design staff. Engage target users and ensure successful research outcomes. Develop and communicate actionable insights to Product Teams
- Lead user story development brainstorms, demonstrating design experience driving insights from Design and Trends Research
- Demonstrate design experience and audit product hypothesis for concept feasibility, viability, and desirability
- Coordinate with external analytics vendors to analyze and report out gaps in user experience
- Demonstrate deep knowledge of color theory and graphic techniques to develop UI style guides. Build and test prototypes to validate advanced user experiences driven by emerging technology
- Demonstrate exceptional 2D representation skills, Low and Hi-Fidelity Prototyping skills, and communication skills
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
- Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed
Process Engineer
General Responsibility
The Process Engineer is responsible for coordinating the molding efforts on new program launches, setting up and/or revising manufacturing processes and assisting the manufacturing operations in problem solving and continuous process improvements.This position is responsible for leading the efforts to reduce costs, improve efficiencies, reduce quality issues and standardize processes. The position will lead and support material and color samples, new product mold trials, machine/mold design reviews and run-offs, and hands-on productivity initiatives. This position will be responsible for optimizing injection molding and robot processes, developing standard operating procedures and process specification as well ss supporting quality and safety initiatives.
Key roles and Responsibilities
- Participate in new tooling design reviews and provide recommendations
- Participate in machine and robot design reviews and provide direction to the vendors
- Involved in the selection of all new molding machines, robots, tooling and auxiliary equipment
- Trial and evaluate new materials, colorants and additives and provide process recommendations
- Trial all new, replacement and refurbished tooling and develop recommended process specification
- Travel to mold and machine builders to participate in initial trials and run-offs
- Setup and programming of robots; troubleshooting EOAT/press interface issues
- Develop, manage, and update the molding machineprocess specification library while monitoring historical cycle time based on process and machine capabilities and update accordingly
- Manage the mold and machine specifications and compatibility database
- Recommend correct set-up of molds, machines&auxiliary equipment before release to production
- Responsible for periodic monitoring of product quality and adherence to product specifications
- Interact with R&D Product & Design Engineers, Material Engineers, Tooling Engineer on all new products, colorant and material development projects
- Works closely with R & D and quality departments on any new project qualifications and PPAP
- Provide support to the Technical Supervisors & Process Technicians as required
- Develop and implement plans to reduce scrap and improve cycle efficiency
- Perform DOE in order tounderstand and optimize processes and define limitations and tolerances
- Work on compiling documentation for capital projects, cost savings, ROI, justifications
- Provide support and development of VAVE (value added value engineer) cost reduction initiatives
- On a day to day basis work with the Planning, Quality, Technical, Maintenance, Mold & Machine shop, and Production departments to coordinate and execute all activities
- Performs root cause analysis on any process changes implemented.
- Monitors regrind consumption, virgin materials, and overall blends to ensure consistency and reports on how it impacts the process capabilities.
- Provide process, operating instructions and training documentation and assist with the training of the technicians
knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Hands on Injection Molding processing expertise in a production
- Experience working with Husky, Milacron, Engel, and Krauss Maffei injection molding machines
- Experience working with high speed side &top entry robots and articulated robotics such as Fanuc, Wittmann, CBW/Mueller is desirable
- Knowledge & experience working with and designing End of Arm Tools (EOAT)
- Experience working with ancillary equipment including but not limited to hot runner controllers, temperature controllers, materialblenders, resin handling equipment, granulators, and conveyors
- Processing knowledge / experience with resin/materials: PP, HDPE, LLDPE, TPE, COPET, SAN, ABS
- Knowledge and experience working with colorant, additives and processing aids
- Intimate tooling knowledge including core, cavity, ejection,plates, slides, cooling, heating
- Intimate knowledge of mold hot runner designincluding but not limited to manifolds, heaters, TC, hot tips, pneumatic & hydraulic valve gates
- Experience working with high cavitation molds
- Experience working with multi-level stack molds desirable
- Thin wall / packaging plastic processing experience desirable
- Experience working with automation and packaging equipment
- Ability to performtonnage calculations, review mold and machine specifications and determine compatibility, injection unit capacity, cooling / flow requirements
- General Knowledge of injection molded part design requirements, constraints and limitations
- General Knowledge of injection molded part and processing defects and typical corrective actions
- Project management skills including developing action item trackers, timelines &project scope
- Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Understanding of Scientific molding principles and tools
- Experience with PLC & PC, Industrial controls, AC drives, servo motors& drives desirable
- Blue Print reading including GD &T
- Ability to read and understand Equipment Operations & maintenance manuals
- Lean/Six Sigma Problem solving and process improvement tools and methodologies such as 5 Whys, DMAIC, root cause analysis desirable
- Experience working with Quality Management Systems, specifications, testing, qualification
Professional Qualifications
- BS or MS Engineering Degree(plastics technology preferred)
- Or equivalent engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- Minimum of 5+ years of hands on Injection Molding processing expertise
- Minimum of 3 – 5 years of experience in manufacturing environment.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and Solidworks or comparable CAD/3D modeling
- Experience, understanding and interpreting Mold Flow and FEA analysis
- Proficient in utilizing business systems such as ERP (SAP), MES (Mattec), CMMS (Micromain)
- Competency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook, etc)
- Ability to author technical reports as well as prepare and deliver effective presentations
- Ability to complete cost analysis, capital appropriation requests and ROI development
- Trained in problem solving techniques, Statistical Process Control, Quality and Lean Manufacturing
Prerred Characteristics
- Highly motivated self-starter, flexible, open-minded with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Proven track record of driving results to meet the organization’s metrics and KPIs
- Proven experience in root cause identification and countermeasure implementation and perform validations on new, transferred, or modified processes.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and/or participate on cross-functional teams to achieve established goals and objectives.
- Strong project management skills. The experience and ability to prioritize and manage multiple development projects simultaneously ensuring all milestones, deadlines, and deliverables are met.
- Blend of technical, interpersonal skills, with continuous learning through trainingand mentoring
- Must possess strong leadership skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills – able to communicate effectively to all levels
- Keen understanding of manufacturing processes and the use of machinery to produce a quality product in a manufacturing environment
- Must be able to build a strong working relationship with all levels and departments
- Work with limited supervision and maintain an atmosphere of cooperation among all departments.
Sr. Firmware Engineer
Job Code: C00113
Job Title: Sr. Engineer 1, Firmware
Job Level: Analyst I
Job Profile: Analyst I, Sr. Engineer 1, Firmware
Compensation Band: Band 8X
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Family Group: Engineering
Job Family: Firmware Engineering
Effective Date: 1/1/2020
Last Revised:
Job Summary
This role is responsible for applying strong knowledge to the design and development of embedded applications on hardware platforms. The focus in this role includes creation of technical specifications, full-stack firmware design and development, and support for manufacturing and regulatory approval. A firm understanding of design patterns to create robust, scalable, and re-usable software designs is required. This role will be involved with design decisions from concept through production. Collaboration with other areas of a cross functional team, such as marketing or manufacturing, throughout a product life cycle is required. Interface with senior management, support in creation of development schedules, advocating process, and execution of that process is also required. This role is expected to support and mentor interns and apprentices. Travel to facilities throughout the world is expected on an as needed basis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with stakeholders to understand functional requirements of systems to accurately develop designs, implementations, and test cases
- Work across business units with hardware and firmware developers to create designs modular across platforms
- Review project plans for individual development activities
- Mentor teammates around Agile and firmware development best practices.
- Partner with cloud architects to define connected solutions for B2B and B2C products
- Design, develop, and implement application-level firmware solutions to meet business needs
- Create new designs using existing technologies; socialize expertise, and train developers as needed
- Create new designs of moderate complexity with new technology
- Provide peer review by soliciting feedback on firmware, hardware, and connected software designs, implementation, and test
- Act as support role in defining and developing functional development processes
- Supervise small groups of developers to prioritize work, manage risk, and drive deliverables
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve firmware defects as found during bench, lab, and production QA testing
- Responsible for complying with the security requirements set forth by the Information Security team and the established ISO 27001 Security Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities Document found in the ISMS Document Library
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
- Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or computer science and minimum of five (5) years of job-related experience strongly preferred; or minimum of nine (9) years of job-related experience as defined in the Essential Duties & Responsibilities; an advanced degree in directly applicable area of study may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience; Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification strongly preferred; or commitment to obtain certification within one (1) year of date of hire or promotion
Experience
5+ years of job-related experience with Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering; Agile/Scrum experience; experience in full product life cycle management
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong analytical skills; effective communication skills
Other
Able to travel up to 10% – domestically and internationally
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to work within cross functional teams to create electro-mechanical products; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Sr. Electrical Engineer I
Job Summary
This role is responsible for applying strong electrical engineering knowledge to support NPD, sustaining and productivity designs that have the average complexity. This role will be heavily involved in medium technology development for new product development projects and will work with existing technology. Additionally, this role will be responsible for maintaining engineering quality by mentoring interns and apprentices and peer reviewing designs
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and minimum of five (5) years of job-related experience strongly preferred; or minimum of nine (9) years of job-related experience as defined in the Essential Duties & Responsibilities; advanced degree in directly applicable area of study may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience
- 5+ years of job-related experience with Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
- Able to travel up to 10% – domestically and internationally
Preferred Job Requirements
- Experience with electrical components, switch mode power supplies, power management circuits, motor control circuits, analog circuits, positioning systems, PCB design, display technology and RF impedance matching; experience with wireless communication standards like WiFi or Bluetooth, experience with product safety standards for company products like UL325 and IEC60335; experience with EMC regulatory standards for compnay products like FCC, ETSI and ANZ4268
- Ability to lead a team of engineers to create electromechanical products; strong analytical skills; ability to efficiently communicate to all levels of organization or outside partners; good presentation skills
Job Responsibilities
- Research technology and prototype new technology that support the lines of business product portfolio
- Generate documentation for hardware architecture in new product development platforms
- Mentor interns and apprentices by reviewing work product and giving technical feedback
- Maintain engineering technical quality by reviewing designs and participating in Formal Design Reviews
- Create SFMEA, DFMEA and 8D using company quality tools
- Participate in failure analysis and problem solving tactics by using Six Sigma design practices
- Analyze and simulate analog and digital electrical circuits by using Multisim
- Analyze and simulate RF circuits and structures by using Genesys and Momentum
- Design electrical circuits and PCBs by using Altium Designer
- Test and troubleshoot electrical circuits by using common test equipment such as power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and network analyzers
- Build prototype electrical circuits by using basic soldering skills and basic project management skills.
- Write technical documentation such as specifications and test reports to support project deliverables.
- Conduct peer review for product design by acting as the technical reviewer on ECNs.
- Provide work estimates and develop NPD project schedules by utilizing Microsoft project.
- Responsible for complying with the security requirements set forth by the Information Security team and the established ISO 27001 Security Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities Document found in the ISMS Document Library
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
- Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed