Supplier Quality Engineer 4- REMOTE

Position Responsibilities May include: REMOTE POSITION

• Be the advocate for the manufacturing operations and end customers, ensuring all the new products are launched at a better-quality level than the products we currently produce.
• Oversee data collection and analysis for major quality initiatives.
• Lead advanced quality improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean).
• Through a comprehensive set of established metrics, the Quality Engineer tracks and communicates the current state of product launches and the performance of the products that were launched.
• Conduct advanced statistical and failure analysis.
• Manage large-scale projects with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior engineers in quality tools and techniques.
• Drive supplier quality improvements and ensure product reliability.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and assuring product quality by virtue of standards adherence.
• Develop and oversee budget and capital projects for quality improvement.
• Lead the technical path, provide guidelines, and provide the best practices to other engineers.
• Coordination , implementation , reporting & tracking of projects warranty (for related products through warranty reduction initiatives) and other means of VOC or even VOP to help improving field claims and thus reduce cost accordingly.
• In coordination with others, Tech Services, Quality Control, Reliability, Warranty Analytics, and Supplier Quality, oversee and drive the Corrective and Preventive Actions related to quality issues, directly affecting DTTP operations.
• This applies to new products that are manufactured at DTTP and products manufactured at other Daikin sister plants by taking the lead with multidisciplinary teams to drive corresponding efforts to execute corrections to product designs/standards, supplier issues, and even internal manufacturing processes.
• Communicate internally regarding current quality problems such as 8D s- problem description, status, root cause analysis, and resolution timetable.
• Create and take the leadership role to complete Development Quality Improvement and Warranty Monitoring reporting activities for all new product launches.
• Lead and orchestrate all New Product Launch related efforts to minimize the impact on manufacturing operations.
• Supervise, train and audit the incoming people and auditors(lab/line)
• Provide support to production and ensure system adherence
• Ensure that product design, supplier, reliability, and component changes have been fully verified and validated through the design engineering test processes and reliability test processes.
• Coordinate effectively with the Design, Procurement, Supplier Quality Assurance, and Reliability Departments to ensure that supplier changes and internal changes are fully qualified after implementation.
• Ensure that the Quality Policy and the Daikin Core Values are: 1) understood at all levels in his/her department, and 2) used as a guide to all decision-making in his/her department.
• Ensure smooth operation of the Development Quality Department Set clear expectations, reasonable work assignments, fair scheduling, equal job opportunity but effective hiring, firm discipline, high-performance team management, transparent budgeting/spending, and environmentally friendly practices.
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

Nature & Scope:

• Applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
• Manages projects and processes while working independently and with limited supervision.
• Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level professionals.
• Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex; takes a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Critical thinker, applies scientific methodology with great discipline and consistency using statistical methods and tools while multi-tasking through projects / initiatives ,setting the bar for the rest of the organization to follow the best needed work / method model to help reshaping the quality culture through the hierarchy different levels.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities. Must be able to create a shared vision, a structured plan, and convincing arguments to motivate and lead interdepartmental team members and gain their collaboration in the pursuit of a common goal or project to effectively and timely complete all needed tasks.
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC systems and industry standards. Deep understanding of manufacturing quality control processes and techniques for HVAC systems and its components.
• Capable of managing multiple projects and activities with a high level of urgency by using the PDCA approach to deliver quick but effective results.
• Six Sigma and/or Quality Engineering certification will be a plus.
• Ability to convert data into actionable information and effectively communicate to senior leadership by utilizing statistical methods to characterize and analyze data to find potential solutions to problems and facilitate decision-making.
• Advanced proficiency in statistical analysis and quality improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).
• Expert in root cause and failure analysis techniques.
• Advanced knowledge in quality management systems (QMS) and APQP/PPAP.
• Ability to develop and implement quality assurance strategies and plans.
• Ability to convert data into actionable information and effectively communicate to senior leadership by utilizing statistical methods to characterize and analyze data to find potential solutions to problems and facilitate decision-making.
• Familiar with data analysis tools, such as Minitab, Excel (pivot tables), Tableau, MAPICS, etc.
• Strong problem-solving skills to effectively identify root causes of quality problems and drive multidisciplinary teams to find and execute solutions by utilizing DMAIC, Design of Experiment, 6 sigma methods, FMEA, 8 Disciplines, lean methods, etc.
• Solid skills in Engineering standards/drawing interpretation.
• Strong communication skills, including presentation development, meeting organization/facilitation, clear conveyance & transmission of information through written & verbal form.
• High level of knowledge in quality management systems with solid technical background (HVAC preference), to drive supplier quality improvements
• Ability to apply good judgment, strong work ethic, and integrity on the job.

Competencies:

Experience:

• 6-8 years of experience in quality engineering or related field, with demonstrated leadership in quality improvement projects.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field).
• Master degree is a plus
• Six Sigma Black Belt or PMI
• ASQ CQE or ASQ CRE or equivalent is a plus

People Management: No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

Reports To:

• Quality Manager, Quality Director

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes about individuals with disabilities.