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NPD Quality Engineer
Sensata Technologies
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General Responsibilities
• Designs, implements and maintains quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into partially finished or finished products
• Conducts the planning, implementing and managing compliance of manufacturing and production processes with internal and external safety, quality and regulatory standards requirements for worldwide distribution
• Handles design methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of production processes, production equipment and finished products
• Conducts analysis of reports and production data to identify trends and recommend updates or changes to quality standards and procedures when necessary
• Develops methods for testing, sampling and training
• May act as internal consultant by providing technical guidance on most complex projects
• Works with quality inspection supervisors to train and oversee inspectors in their use of control forms, procedures, and correcting quality problems
Experience / Qualifications
• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers
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- Deploy Quality policy, objectives and goals within cross-functional teams
- Assure quality systems are current and accurate
- Ensure globally consistent use of the Sensata NPD process to drive results
- Drive continuous improvement of the Sensata NPD process by supporting design of quality management system
- Develop and deliver standard global training for Sensata's Quality Academy
- Contribute ideas to product improvement roadmaps based on lessons learned & best practices (including industry standards ASTM, ISO, CQI, etc.) by facilitating kaizen and lean initiatives
- Review customer quality agreements and requirements for deployment within APQP process
- Review requirements and translate to operational controls and instructions (including reinspection, rework and containment)
- Audit engineering and project management work products for clarity, completeness and compliance
- Demonstrate full ownership of product quality by driving all relevant functions towards 100% robustness in meeting specifications/performance requirements
- Assure compliance to defined operational controls and instructions
- Develop and execute zero defect roadmaps with support from cross-functional teams and subject matter experts
- Fulfill our customers' Quality System requirements (APQP, VDA, etc.)
- Analyze changes and deviations for risk and implementation of lessons learned & best practices
- Manage deviations with customers during APQP including development and maintenance of pedigree matrix
- Define and develop special characteristics in collaboration with customers, engineering and operations
- Ensure product success by assessing design, process and suppliers against customer and Sensata requirements throughout NPD
- Lead and participate in 8D activities including coordination of containment activity, failure analysis and problem solving (before and including C-sample build)
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