Supplier Quality Engineer

Product Pricing Analyst

Solution Engineer - AI Infrastructure

Continuous Improvement Analyst III

Staff Simulation Engineer - CFD

Manager II – Quality & Reliability Engineer

Industrial Engineering & Operational Excellence Manager

Supply Chain Analyst lll

Senior Site Quality Manager

Manager II – Quality & Reliability Engineering

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Act as a single-point-of-contact for topics and issues related to supplier quality within the Heredia, Costa Rica facility.</li><li>Lead supplier-related activities to ensure incoming quality is proactively planned, prepared, and ensured in advance before production part is approved and released.</li><li>Continually improve supplier performance through coaching, training, consequence enforcement, supplier awards and motivation, supplier restriction and disqualification, etc.</li><li>Measure and communicate supplier performance to those suppliers and the organization.</li><li>Evaluate, qualify, approve appropriate new, competitive suppliers (including search for new suppliers), in collaboration with the procurement teams.</li><li>Review and approve/reject/amend supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions for new product releases and qualifying changes to existing components.</li><li>Monitor quality data within the operating systems to ensure data accuracy and develop reporting systems to accurately document and record supplier trends and performance.</li><li>Periodically monitor quality specifications to ensure supplier compliance.</li><li>Work with engineering to clarify and change specifications regarding incoming goods when necessary.</li><li>Clearly communicate (and enforce) company requirements and expectations to suppliers.</li><li>Solicit, drive, monitor, review, approve, and validate containment/corrective/preventive actions by suppliers.</li><li>Facilitate supplier quality roadmaps leading to improved supplier performance.</li><li>Conduct process and system audits of suppliers and maintain working knowledge of ISO and TS quality system requirements.</li><li>Serve as Supplier Quality Lead / SME during internal audits and 3rd party inspections/audits (FDA, BSI).</li><li>Chair QBRs (Quarterly Business Reviews) with key suppliers.</li><li>Validate manufacturing and supplier processes, including activities associated with equipment installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ), and performance qualification (PQ).</li><li>Interact with cross-functional teams to resolve supplier-related quality issues.</li></ul> Requirements: Qualifications &amp; Background: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or other engineering discipline plus 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.</li><li>Working knowledge and understanding of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 21 CFR 820 and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) – ISO 13485 and ISO 14971.</li><li>Bilingual (English / Spanish).</li><li>Experience in a Supplier Management role.</li><li>Experience conducting quality audits in a manufacturing environment.</li><li>Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office.</li><li>Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for compiling and analyzing data.</li><li>Knowledge of DOE, SPC, Gage R&amp;R, and sampling plans.</li><li>Effective time management skills, applied to fast-moving and high-pressure environments.</li><li>Ability to work independently with little or no supervision, as well as in teams.</li><li>Willingness to travel (approximately 10%) to visit suppliers.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Analyze industry pricing standards and competitors to set optimal pricing strategies.</li><li>Harvest and consolidate data from various sources to support pricing decision-making.</li><li>Maintain product pricing routinely in internal systems.</li><li>Manage pricing requests both online and offline via tools.</li><li>Identify low-margin business segments and collaborate with Product Managers to resolve issues.</li><li>Monitor pricing agreement performance and ensure adherence to expected margins.</li><li>Apply advanced analytics to identify pricing issues and opportunities.</li><li>Develop dashboards and reports that support strategic pricing decisions.</li><li>Explore innovative pricing techniques, such as AI-driven models, competitor benchmarking, and cross-functional data integration.</li><li>Communicate and align pricing strategies across departments: Sales, PM, Customer Care, and Finance.</li><li>Simplify and clearly communicate pricing decisions and methodologies to stakeholders.</li><li>Incorporate market insights and business rules into pricing logic.</li><li>Recommend pricing actions to capture market opportunities and improve profitability.</li></ul> Requirements: Experience: <ul><li>Minimum 5- 6 years of experience in pricing analysis, business analysis, commercial strategy, or a related field.</li></ul> Education: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or higher in Economics, Finance, Business, Statistics, or a related field.</li></ul> Skills: <ul><li>Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).</li><li>Experience working across business units and aligning stakeholder objectives.</li><li>Ability to present complex data in a clear, simplified format.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>We are seeking a Solutions Engineer - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Practitioner to join our dynamic sales team. As an SE (AI Practitioner), you will consult and drive the adoption of our AI solutions across various industries.</li><li>You will identify potential clients, understand their specific needs, and provide tailored AI solutions that enhance their business operations.</li><li>This role requires a deep understanding of AI technologies, real world deployment experience and expert capability to relay business and technical concepts to a diverse audience.</li><li>The Cloud and AI Infrastructure team is responsible for helping customers change their business using Client technology in the data center and on cloud. The team works with customers, partners and engineering teams to take customer problems and turn them into business advantage.</li></ul> Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: <ul><li>10+ years of technology consulting experience (preferably in systems, software, data, analytics and AI).</li><li>Good understanding of programming/scripting languages</li><li>Ability to provide detailed and consumable documentation and standard methodologies for deployment around application acceleration, automation/management efficiencies, enterprise, and AI/ML solutions.</li><li>Be able to develop and showcase real world examples of how AI technology can help businesses thrive and solve problems.</li><li>Excellent presentation skills – ability to value-sell and deliver engaging workshops to both technical and non-technical audiences on AI and/or infrastructure topics. Preferred</li><li>Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree in Data Science is a plus.</li><li>Experience with AI relevant infrastructure, including Networking (InfiniBand and RoCE), Storage (FC, IP and scale out) and AI accelerators (GPUs etc).</li><li>In-depth understanding of AI models, including but not limited to GPT, Llama, Resnet or similar.</li><li>Experienced with data storage and management (SQL, NOSQL, Vector, BigQuery etc) and AI/ML frameworks (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Jupyter, NIMS and NVAIE etc).</li><li>Expertise in training and fine-tuning AI models on premise or in cloud environments.</li><li>Familiarity with containerization (k8 etc).</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>The role drives Continuous Improvement initiatives (our client transformations) to support plant strategy, enhance operational excellence, and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost savings.</li><li>The analyst will mentor practitioners, facilitate Kaizen, lead value stream projects, and embed lean practices across the site.</li></ul> Responsibilities <ul><li>Drive our client deployment, critical project reviews, and KPI tracking.</li><li>Mentor and coach Kaizen facilitators and site practitioners.</li><li>Lead value stream mapping, implement lean inventory systems (Kanban, JIT, supermarkets, two-bin).</li><li>Facilitate site-wide Kaizen events and track closure of action plans.</li><li>Provide training on our client foundations, lean tools, and digital factory usage.</li><li>Report site-level performance against strategy deployment targets and star assessment levels.</li><li>Collaborate with supply chain and operations to reduce WIP, improve flow, and sustain CI culture.</li></ul> Requirements <ul><li>BE/B.Tech (Mechanical/Production/Automotive).</li><li>8–10 years of hands-on experience in the Automotive industry.</li><li>Strong knowledge and application of Lean tools &amp; methodologies.</li><li>Six Sigma Green Belt certification(Pref).</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to coach across shop floor to senior management.</li><li>Adaptability and resilience in dynamic CI environments.</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>Executes complex simulations in CFD and Thermal to optimize design and manufacturing.</li><li>Develops complex Multiphysics simulation methods that meets design requirements in thermal management of Electronic Systems, especially in high-speed transceivers, connectors, and their assemblies.</li></ul> Responsibilities: <ul><li>Leading the development and implementation of complex Thermal simulation models to optimize manufacturing, designs or processes.</li><li>Perform calculation &amp; simulation on temperature distribution over system.</li><li>Conducted thermo-mechanical and structural simulations to support design optimization, material selection, and validation from concept to production.</li><li>Proficient in simplifying complex CAD geometries for efficient structural and thermal simulation analyses</li><li>In-depth knowledge of mechanical design, conductive, convective, &amp; radiation heat transfer, and fluid flow mechanics.</li><li>Collaborate with designer, manufacturing, and testing teams to correlate CFD &amp; Thermal Simulation results with physical testing</li><li>Experience with DOE (Design of Experiments) and optimization techniques.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>BE/ B.Tech (Mechanical)</li><li>M Tech (Mechanical) (preferred)/ PHD</li><li>Knowledge of products, design processes and methodology.</li><li>Proficiency in state-of-the-art&nbsp;</li><li>Proficiency in use of MS Office tools.</li><li>Knowledge of associated manufacturing processes (molding, stamping, plating, crimping &amp; assy).</li><li>Knowledge about the Soldering, crimping &amp; welding technologies.</li><li>Knowledge on technical paper publications &amp; applying for patents.</li><li>8- 12 years of industry experience.</li><li>Expertise in Ansys Workbench.</li><li>Experience on connector products (Plastic and Sheet Metal parts).</li><li>Knowledge on material science (Metals, Resins &amp; hyper elastic material) and implement for simulation.</li><li>Correlation of Test and simulation data / results.</li><li>Expertise on CAE tools, Optimization techniques, and testing methods.</li><li>Implementing of LEAN / 6 Sigma / Kaizen techniques to live projects.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: 1. Team Leadership <ul><li>Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Quality and Reliability Engineers.</li><li>Assign projects and tasks based on individual strengths and organizational priorities.</li><li>Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching for continuous improvement.</li><li>Lead cross-functional problem-solving teams to address customer quality issues, reduce DPPM, and lower the cost of poor quality.</li></ul> 2. Quality Assurance <ul><li>Develop and implement robust quality control processes and procedures.</li><li>Oversee customer quality audits and ensure compliance with our client quality policies and customer requirements.</li><li>Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.</li></ul> 3. Failure Analysis <ul><li>Lead structured failure investigations (e.g., fault tree analysis) to determine root causes and corrective actions.</li><li>Coordinate product testing related to customer-reported issues.</li><li>Serve as the primary quality interface with customers on escalations, reliability matters, and compliance.</li></ul> 4. Project Management <ul><li>Lead quality and reliability improvement projects from concept through completion.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to align on customer quality objectives.</li><li>Support supplier reviews, customer audits, and on-site technical support.</li><li>Conduct periodic business reviews with key customers on DDN quality and reliability performance.</li></ul> 5. Continuous Improvement <ul><li>Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and improved efficiency.</li><li>Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement.</li><li>Collaborate with Engineering and Sales to share the DDN strategic quality roadmap and strengthen customer partnerships.</li></ul> 6. Reporting and Communication <ul><li>Prepare and present reports on quality and reliability metrics to senior leadership.</li><li>Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders on quality matters and escalations.</li><li>Provide Voice of the Customer (VoC) feedback to Product Management, Engineering, and Manufacturing to mitigate risks.</li></ul> 7. Tactical Initiatives <ul><li>Proactively identify and remove roadblocks affecting quality and customer satisfaction.</li><li>Drive urgency and accountability across teams to meet customer expectations.</li><li>Bridge communication between customers and internal teams to ensure timely problem resolution.</li></ul> Requirements: Qualifications and Experience <ul><li>Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field; Master’s degree preferred.</li><li>Experience: Minimum 7 years in Quality Assurance or Reliability Engineering, including at least 3 years in a managerial or global capacity.</li></ul> Technical Skills: <ul><li>Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Gage R&amp;R, and reliability tools.</li><li>Experience with failure analysis using structured methodologies (e.g., fault tree analysis).</li></ul> Certifications: <ul><li>Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or equivalent preferred.</li></ul> Soft Skills: <ul><li class="ql-indent-1">Strong leadership and team development skills.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal abilities.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Demonstrated customer interface experience in data center interconnect technology.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Executive-level presence with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Lead the Operational Excellence strategy through sponsorship and facilitation of Kaizen events.</li><li>Coach and mentor tool owners and team members on Operational Excellence practices.</li><li>Facilitate and deliver training on Lean and Continuous Improvement tools (e.g., 5S, TPM, Value Stream Mapping).</li><li>Identify, communicate, and implement improvement and cost-saving opportunities.</li><li>Monitor and report progress on Operational Excellence initiatives and performance metrics.</li><li>Manage systems for tracking productivity and savings, collaborating with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Support manufacturing lines with Capacity Analysis and the creation, training, and governance of operational standards.</li></ul> Supervision This position directly supervises: <ul><li>Continuous Improvement Analysts.</li><li>Manufacturing Technicians (Industrial Engineering roles).</li><li>Operational Excellence Interns.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field (required).</li><li>Lean Certification (required).</li><li>Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business (preferred).</li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in Operational Excellence or related roles.</li><li>Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.</li><li>Skills and Competencies (Desirable).</li><li>Knowledge of Change Management (certification preferred).</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.</li><li>Advanced skills in Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros), PowerPoint, MS Project, AutoCAD, Minitab, and simulation software.</li><li>Basic knowledge of Power BI dashboards and Power Automate (or similar tools).</li><li>Strong understanding of problem-solving techniques, Lean Six Sigma, and process improvement methodologies.</li><li>Proven experience supervising and developing engineers.</li><li>Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and influence stakeholders at all levels.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Develop and implement an end-to-end Stocking Policy framework for both raw materials and finished goods for Malaysia and Philippines plants</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional team and ensure alignment on the stocking policy</li><li>Align inventory strategies with modes of shipment to balance the cost, lead time, and service reliability</li><li>Adjust safety stock parameters based on shipment mode-specific lead times and transit variability</li><li>Work closely with the logistics team to ensure mode of shipment decisions support stocking and replenishment strategies</li><li>Recommend shipment mode adjustments in response to supply chain disruptions, capacity constraints, or changes in demand patterns</li><li>Conduct simulation analysis to provide the impact of changes to stocking policy and mode of shipment on leadtime, inventory, warehousing, and transportation cost</li><li>Ensure governance processes are in place to maintain data accuracy and consistency of stocking policy across Malaysia and Philippines plants and stakeholders</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance stocking efficiency, optimize inventory, and cost, and enhance customer satisfaction</li><li>Support capability building by training supply chain teams on stocking policy concepts, tools, and governance processes</li><li>Follow up on block inventory and push owners to solve issues</li><li>Follow RMA closely on time</li></ul>&nbsp;Requirements: ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Minimum 10 years of experience in Supply Chain management.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5+ years working experience in Supply Chain roles – Materials Planning, Factory Planning, Finished Goods Planning·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience using SAP S/4 Hana, IBP, or equivalent planning tools is a must·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strong analytical continuous improvement skills as well as a good understanding of data analytics capabilities·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proven end-to-end Supply Chain experience, with a strong focus on strategic aspects rather than purely tactical or operational functions.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Expertise in stocking policies, logistics, and related processes.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Demonstrated involvement in Continuous Improvement initiatives and projects.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strong cross-functional collaboration experience.Proven capability in implementing new processes and systems

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Lead and develop the quality team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and cross-department collaboration.</li><li>Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and global quality teams to ensure product quality, process capability, and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Champion and uphold plant-wide quality standards, policies, and systems in alignment with corporate and customer requirements.</li><li>Monitor and report key quality performance indicators (e.g., customer complaints, internal defects) and provide actionable insights to plant leadership.</li><li>Manage internal and external audits and ensure audit readiness across the facility.</li><li>Oversee plant-wide quality improvement initiatives to reduce defects and scrap and improve process control and product reliability.</li><li>Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts to address recurring quality issues.</li><li>Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure new product introduction (NPI) meets quality standards.</li><li>Mentor and coach quality team members to foster a high-performance culture.</li><li>Travel as required to support internal and external customer needs and NPI programs.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field (preferred).</li><li>8+ years of progressive quality experience in a manufacturing environment.</li><li>Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and regulatory compliance standards.</li><li>Minimum of 3 years in a leadership role managing quality teams.</li><li>Expertise in Lean Manufacturing and advanced quality methodologies.</li><li>Proven experience with 8D problem solving, FMEA, DOE, SPC, and safe launch processes.</li><li>Proficiency in quality data analysis tools such as Minitab, JMP, or similar.</li><li>Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Lead development and execution of standardized DfRE and RV methodologies across Converged Products.</li><li>Champion a Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) culture, mentoring and training product design teams.</li><li>Oversee product validation, including HALT/HAST testing, Test-to-Failure (TTF) methodologies, and DOE approaches.</li><li>Collaborate with Product Development Engineering (PDE), Manufacturing Process Development Engineering (MPDE), Field Application Engineering (FAE), and Advanced Quality Engineering (AQE) teams to integrate reliability considerations throughout the product lifecycle.</li><li>Develop comprehensive test and validation plans aligned with our client LeanPD stage-gate approach.</li><li>Drive early concept testing, failure mode identification, and iterative product design improvements.</li><li>Support failure analysis (F/A), Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), and competitive benchmarking activities.</li><li>Partner with Global R&amp;T COE to develop custom test equipment, test systems, and software for unique testing requirements.</li><li>Manage and coach a high-performing team, ensuring clear accountability, skill development, and work-life balance.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Mechatronics.</li><li>10+ years of experience in all aspects of reliability engineering for electronic or mechatronic products (reliability estimation, calculation, and risk identification).</li><li>Extensive experience with test equipment, test systems, labs, HALT/HAST testing, validation plans, and custom test systems.</li><li>Proven experience working with global, cross-functional engineering teams in multi-site organizations.</li><li>Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Knowledge of FIT estimation methodology, Weibull/Chi-Square statistical analysis, FMEDA, FTA, and Bayes theorem applications.</li><li>Reliability engineering training from ASQ, TUV, Reliasoft, or equivalent.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.</li><li>Willingness to travel up to ~20%.</li></ul>

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