Global Advanced Quality Engineering Director

Global Advanced Quality Engineering Director
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Overview
TE Connectivity’s Global Advanced Quality Engineering Director is responsible for deploying the overall global new product introduction program for the Digital Data Networks (DDN) business unit within TE. This role drives Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) from start of a new program through successful Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Safe Launch Containment and Engineering Change Notices. You will utilize APQP methodologies to capture past failure modes from lessons learned and new modes related to innovations in design and processing. Work jointly as a liaison between Engineering and the Plants, Program Managers, Supply Chain, and other internal/external staff to drive launch excellence and customer satisfaction.
The role involves working with Process, Project and Design Engineers to execute advanced quality activities for new product development and introduction, support customer interface and miscellaneous projects as assigned. The AQE role requires an extremely strong understanding of the products, people, and how the processes are intended to work successfully. The AQE collaborates with a cross functional team to implement a new part, product, or process with a ‘turnkey’ sustainable quality process at product launch for the factory to agree to and take ownership of executing the quality agenda. This position reports to the Sr. Director of Global Quality for DDN.
Job Responsibilities
Lead a global team of advanced quality engineers in support of all new product introductions for the DDN global business unit
Participate in the project Kick-off Meetings, support project team development for internal requirements, customer specific requirements, Risk Priority Number (RPN) reductions, analyze SPC data, etc.
Serve as the liaison between engineering and the plants on new product introductions to ensure robust process capability on all programs
Attend project meetings and APQP driven events with the customers and the Project/Program Management Team
Document the results for specific program characteristics and ensure that internal and external requirements are met including deviations
Accountable for the preparation of on-time delivery of Control Plans, Capability Studies, Part drawings, Inspection Instructions, Gage design and R&R, DFMEA, PFMEA, and AFMEAs
Understand product requirements and define/approve design validation test (DVT) and quality plans to ensure product meet the product specifications
Authorize and approve that all design validation test results meet product specifications
Actively participate design reviews for the assigned product, related tooling, and overall quality plans
Generate and/or champion 8-Ds for the prototype process including 8-Ds for problem solving, test failures, and prototype failures
Complete the Change Control process and identify special characteristics for projects/programs
Work in conjunction with the team’s Process Engineer to ensure the manufacturing process is meeting the product’s defined quality level and that the processes meet capability levels identified for the product
Assemble and submit PPAP package to the customer specific requirement
Team with Supplier Quality Engineer in the completion of supplier PPAP
Performed Six Sigma capability analysis of new equipment/processes to reduce variation
Regularly reports to executive management on the overall performance and effectiveness of the global supplier quality program
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with technical focus
10+ year experience in quality, advanced quality engineering, and working in global capacity
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, forge strong internal relationships, and drive transformation globally
Experienced in the use of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 8D and other advanced statistical methods including Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Process Capability (CpK) techniques
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of departmental, company, and corporate procedures and systems, i.e., ISO9000, ISO9001, IATF16949, VDA, PPAP, FMEA, APQP gate reviews, GD&T, ISO14001
Proven track record of being able to work on multiple programs concurrently while maintaining timely completion of defined project tasks
Possesses strong leadership and communications skills and strong executive level presence
Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced work environment
Competencies
Motivating Others
Building Effective Teams
Managing and Measuring Work
About TE Connectivity
TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, in approximately 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS.
What TE Connectivity Offers
Competitive Salary Package
Performance-Based Bonus Plans
Health and Wellness Incentives
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
Employee Resource Group
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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