Industrial Engineering & Operational Excellence Manager

Senior Site Quality Manager

MPDE CA Process Design Engineer(Senior Engineer)

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>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: Process Solution Development: <ul><li>Design or optimize production process routes based on product design drawings (e.g., mechanical structures, electrical schematics), including raw material selection, process planning (e.g., cutting, wire pre-treatment, welding, forming, assembly, testing), equipment selection and parameter setting, and DOE development to ensure mass and stable production.</li><li>For new products (e.g., mechanical parts, electronic components), organize DFM reviews within the MPDE department, provide optimization suggestions from a manufacturability perspective, develop trial production process plans, participate in trial production, and resolve process issues (e.g., dimensional deviations, assembly difficulties, inefficiencies).</li></ul> Process Documentation: <ul><li>Prepare standardized process documents, such as SOPs, process flowcharts, PFMEA, and inspection standards, to clarify operational specifications and quality control points for each process, ensuring unified execution by production personnel.</li></ul> Production Efficiency and Quality Optimization: <ul><li>Analyze existing production processes, use lean production tools (e.g., 5S, value stream analysis) or technical improvements (e.g., introduction of automated equipment, process consolidation) to reduce production costs, shorten cycle times, and enhance capacity.</li><li>Collaborate with the quality department to investigate the causes of quality anomalies (e.g., excessive defect rates) from a process perspective (e.g., insufficient equipment precision, unreasonable process parameters), develop improvement measures, and validate their effectiveness through DOE.</li></ul> Cross-Department Collaboration: <ul><li>Work with R&amp;D departments, participate in product design reviews, provide suggestions from a process feasibility perspective (e.g., simplifying structures to reduce assembly difficulty), and promote Design for Manufacturability (DFM).</li><li>Communicate with supply chain departments to confirm the process compatibility of raw materials and assist in resolving process-related issues with purchased materials. Cooperate with production departments to train operators on new processes and equipment, ensuring successful implementation.</li><li>Collaborate closely with automation teams, participate in automation solution reviews, and develop validation methods.</li></ul> Technological Innovation and Cost Reduction: <ul><li>Stay updated on industry advancements (e.g., 3D printing, smart inspection equipment, laser welding), evaluate their applicability to existing production, and drive process upgrades. Achieve cost reduction through process optimization and the use of alternative low-cost materials (without compromising quality).</li></ul> Requirements: Education and Major: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Automation, or related fields.</li></ul> Knowledge and Skills: <ul><li>Mastery of fundamental manufacturing process principles (e.g., machining, electronic assembly, heat treatment) and familiarity with production processes in at least one industry (e.g., automotive parts, electronic devices, machinery manufacturing).</li><li>Strong process analysis skills, ability to interpret drawings using CAD/SolidWorks, and perform data analysis with tools like Minitab (e.g., analyzing defect rate causes).</li><li>Knowledge of quality and efficiency improvement methods such as Lean Production and Six Sigma; prior experience in process optimization projects is preferred.</li></ul> Experience Requirements: <ul><li>Typically requires 5+ years of experience in process development or production technical support in relevant industries; familiarity with high-speed cable equipment and process requirements is preferred.</li></ul>

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