About this role
Position Summary:
The Senior Quality Engineer NPI (New Product Introduction) will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of new products during the development and launch phases. This position requires deep expertise in quality engineering, process validation, and cross-functional collaboration to drive successful product introductions while meeting regulatory and customer requirements.
Objectives:
• Lead quality planning for new product introductions, ensuring alignment with design, manufacturing, and customer specifications.
• Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to address potential quality issues during the product development lifecycle.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Provide direction and approval for critical reviews for Design Inputs, Design verification and Validation, Technical and Design Reviews, manufacturing readiness and Risk Management
• Champion and participate in the running and creation of DFMEA/PFMEA/Control Plan activities to eliminate or reduce product risk
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain) to identify and mitigate quality risks during product development.
• Training and Mentorship: Provide training and mentorship to junior quality engineers and other team members on quality engineering principles and practices.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, with a focus on new product introduction.
• Certifications: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification is highly desirable.
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485).
• Proficiency in risk management tools and methodologies (e.g., DFMEA, PFMEA)
• Experience with GD&T, APQP, PPAP, Statistical Analysis
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership and project management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Experience with a stage-gate product development process
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Location: Tallassee, Alabama
Neptune Technology Group Inc. does not sponsor U.S. work authorizations for this position, including H-1B, O-1, and TN. Neptune also does not sponsor individuals in F-1 status for this role.