Sr. Quality Engineer

TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology solutions including engineered systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components and RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and quick-turn and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCBs”). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop manufacturing services enable customers to shorten the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

Job Description

Scope:

Working under the general supervision of management, this position has a broad scope of responsibility for performing complex tasks. The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible to support Quality Engineering activities in the organization, to provide leadership on structured problem-solving teams and to proactively promote and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the TTM 9CI standardized Continuous Improvement Toolbox to drive performance improvements. 
• Manage the Customer Satisfaction, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, 6S/Visual Management, Total Productive Maintenance, Jidoka/Andon, Zero Defect program, 8D Problem Solving, Quality Alerts, and Design of Experiments
• Responsible in the development of the Zero-Defect approach and to execute a reduction in customer quality escapes and complaints
• Lead and support 8D Problem solving activities associated with escalated internal and customer issues (tCAP)
• Responsible for coordinating, testing, and reporting customer required 3rd party testing and monitor testing procedures and processes to ensure tests performed are done according to item specifications, protocols and standard test methods.
• Review supplier quality data and non-conformances. Provide dispositions of suspect supplier parts and work with the supplier/manufacture on corrective action and implementation or escape prevention through the use of quality inspection plans and quality specifications. Ensure parts and components as received for inspection in the most efficient manner while maintaining the high quality standards required
• Work to continuously drive performance Improvement - KPI performance to Bronze rating or above in NA
• Acts as liaison Team leader between departments and makes independent decisions to insure adherence to quality and reliability procedures
• Facilitate the sharing of best practices across NA sites to foster a more effective and collaborative approach to growth, efficiency, and continuous improvement. 
• Support additional projects as needed (Customer Spec Review, Engineering Projects, etc.)
• As needed participate in internal quality audits
• Provide training and support to the rest of the organization on the quality system, quality tools (pareto charts, SPC, structured problem solving, etc.) and related topics
• Other related duties and assignments as required

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Working knowledge of IPC, MIL-31032, ISO9001/AS9100 standards and/or similar quality systems
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, including statistical data analysis and interpretation, as well as the ability to develop, implement, and drive improvement plans and project teams to successful completion
• Strong background in the use and understanding of key manufacturing performance metrics
• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal skills; willingness to be part of a team as well as the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills to interact professionally with customers and suppliers

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related subject matter. In lieu of education, must have 5-7 years of relevant experience.

Required Experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in quality or manufacturing engineering in an electronics manufacturing environment.

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