Supplier Quality Engineer

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

NPD Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Manager – Continuous Improvement

Manager, Manufacturing & Process Development 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>

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>Focal point of all supply chain initiatives associated with NPD for assigned product lines.</li><li>Develop &amp; implement all integrated supply chain activities for New Product Introduction.&nbsp;</li><li>Fully understand new project background information, including project footprint plan, project commercial information in terms of sample/ramp up/MP schedule and cost target, BOM components technical requirement and etc.&nbsp;</li><li>Develop strategic vision for supply base at conception phase of new products.</li><li>Improve time to market including quotation and sampling activities, driving material standardization,&nbsp;</li><li>Arrange RFQ, analyze and organize SSR meeting to award business based on cost, lead time, core competency, and location.</li><li>Ensure vendor quoted costs meet BOM cost Landing Zone targets.&nbsp;Work with commodity management team and should cost team to achieve the target.</li><li>Design first-time-right supply chains for new products / platforms during development phase</li><li>Promote Dual Source and Localization in new project phase.&nbsp;</li><li>Work with commodity management to leverage supplier capabilities and improve collaboration among company and supply base</li><li>Improve overall service from Procurement to Internal customer e.g. project managers and project core team members.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide strong support for company manufacturing plant(s) for NPI.&nbsp;</li><li>Holds Voice of Customer Sessions with internal customers and utilizes feedback to improve team performance and supply base service.&nbsp;</li><li>Complete special projects as directed by regional or global management.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>10+ years’ experience in NPD Sourcing or project management role.</li><li>Proven Experience in New Product Introduction as a sourcing analyst in a global company is preferred</li><li>Experience in sourcing mechanical components such as stamping, molding, diecasting, machining, and electronics components such as PCB, PCBA, cable. Technical understanding of these commodities is required.</li><li>Education: Bachelor level degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sourcing/ Procurement or related field.&nbsp;Advanced degree a plus.</li><li>Strong communication skills both written and verbal English.</li><li>Self-motivated individual with a positive attitude, able to work well with international teams and individuals.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, comprehensive and logic thinking.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated negotiation skills.</li><li>Proficient in MS office suite; advanced Excel, Power point.</li><li>Lean PD experience is a plus.</li><li>Previous SAP experience or training a plus.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Overall manage plant annual lean plan, identifying key improvement priorities to enhance site performance in the eyes of all stakeholders.</li><li>To implement system in plant and achieve Star level plant through improvement activity.</li><li>Conduct site level workshops and VSM transformation projects with focus on achieving operational excellence.</li><li>Systematic to manager plant cost activity, identify/improve/control the efficiency, material, labor and be all aspect of the cost viewing. Being responsible for driving conversion productivity.</li><li>Key member of global lean committee, share/provide/lead global projects and activities.</li><li>Take role as internal process/cost consultants, to assistant plant manager solve management issues</li><li>Provide leadership on lean thinking, lean processing and lean production, continue to promote the culture of continuous improvement.</li><li>Lead / lean know-how transfer projects, to implement, optimize and solve specific problems in operation&nbsp;</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelors Degree in engineering or technical field.</li><li>Minimum 10 years working experiences</li><li>3 years working experiences as Continuous Improvement manager at least.</li><li>Professional experience with focus on production, logistics or industrial engineering is an advantage.</li><li>Previous experience in leading both continuous improvement activities and value stream transformation projects.</li><li>Good flexibility and can work under pressure</li><li>Demonstrate the ability to lead change, a great team-work player.</li><li>Excellent communication and coaching skills, strong leadership skills.</li><li>Ability to think strategically and execute tactically, being result-oriented.</li><li>Project management skills.</li><li>Fluent in both spoken and written English and local language is essential.</li><li>Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification is an advantage</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Develop high speed cable assembly manufacturing process in accordance with&nbsp;</li><li>product development&nbsp;</li><li>Drive for excellence in existing manufacturing technologies and methods&nbsp;</li><li>Strive to implement new manufacturing technologies to provide improved process and&nbsp;</li><li>tolerance control&nbsp;</li><li>Support Product Development in the optimization designs (DFM) and piece parts for&nbsp;</li><li>manufacturability; realizes sample tooling, product samples and prototypes.</li><li>Design, develop, and qualify tooling and processes to meet Data and Devices&nbsp;</li><li>quality and production standards.&nbsp;</li><li>Support supply chain to verify supplier compliance and capability.&nbsp;</li><li>Act as the binding element between product development and manufacturing engineering,&nbsp;</li><li>ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of this critical interface.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain communication with project management team to understand current and future&nbsp;</li><li>strategic business needs&nbsp;</li><li>Prioritize and time manage a portfolio of projects/work efforts based on criticality and business&nbsp;need&nbsp;</li><li>Provide readouts to Director and VP level cross function management as necessary&nbsp;</li><li>Work with Dongguan operations team to assign resources necessary for the successful&nbsp;</li><li>execution of new product development&nbsp;</li><li>Facilitate and coordinate cross-function communication across globally matrixed organization&nbsp;</li></ul> Requirements:&nbsp; <ul><li>Bachelor or above degree with mechanical/electric related majors.&nbsp;</li><li>At least 5 years related experience managerial level in multinational manufacturing site.&nbsp;</li><li>Familiar with Lean, Six Sigma. etc. industrial methods/tools.&nbsp;</li><li>With 2 years or above work experience in cable assembly industry is preferred.&nbsp;</li><li>Fluent in English and good presentation skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Familiar with MS software.&nbsp;</li><li>Familiar with industrial specification (i.e. IPC 620)</li></ul>

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Senior Site Quality Manager

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