As a Quality Engineer, you play an essential role in conducting quality engineering activities for a global power supply organization. Candidate should have a strong background with electronic assembly manufacturing. Candidate will conduct various qualification activities for global electronic assembly suppliers. Candidate will also conduct electronic assembly manufacturing process and product failure analysis for global suppliers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist Quality Engineering with data analysis, report writing of electronic products.


• Perform qualification activities on new and existing products (power supplies) including following evaluation plans and first article inspection of assemblies & components.


• Interface with global manufacturing facility on electronic assemblies and suppliers on components to research Quality problems and manage Quality standards.


• Conduct Quality related investigations of electronic assembly manufacturing processes to determine root cause and corrective actions.


• Support ISO 90001 compliance and QMS, including internal & certification audits, CARs, etc.    


• Work with design engineering, manufacturing factory and customers to investigate failures on returned units. Generate FA report and update RMA database.


• Prepare and issue CARs, Risk Assessments and Quality HOLDs for product & process related problems.


• Review and approve change orders for quality.


• Monitor and evaluate monthly PPM data from global manufacturing site for trends and address quality performance issues to maintain quality standards.


• Support Product Environmental Compliance activities for RoHS, REACH, Conflict of Minerals, etc.


• Interface with various internal departments and external customers to resolve Quality issues with products and processes.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A QUALITY ENGINEER

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  Bachelor of Science degree (B. S.) or equivalent.

  
  


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  Five years minimum related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in quality within the electronic assembly industry.

  
  


• ISO training preferred.  
  

SALARY RANGE

The starting annual base pay for this role is between USD $60,000 and $80,000 for San Diego. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for variable bonus programs and benefits.

ABOUT TDK-LAMBDA AMERICAS INC.

Acquired by TDK in 2008, TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. represents the culmination of three well-established North American power manufacturers: Electronic Measurements Inc., Lambda Electronics, and Innoveta Technologies. We have earned the reputation of being a trusted world-class organization through a history of providing reliable and innovative power supplies. Our broad product offering features over 6,000 models that are suited for many applications, including medical, industrial, broadcast, defense, factory automation, and LED/LCD signage. Our view is that "power supply" is more than just an electronic device, but the heart of our customer's systems. This belief has helped us become a global leader in our industry.

We employ approximately 300 people in our engineering, manufacturing, and sales offices across the United States. At our company, we value the work and ideas of our employees. They are encouraged to express their opinions and take the initiative, which has helped with the growth of our community and kept us at the cutting edge of new technologies. We offer our employees not only a career opportunity but also an environment that allows them to succeed.

TDK-Lambda Americas offers great benefits and perks, including healthcare benefits, a 401(k) with match, paid time off (PTO), educational assistance, recognition plans, service awards, and performance-based awards.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. TDK-Lambda Americas is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with that commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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