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Job type full-time
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About company
Established in taiwan in 1974, foxconn technology group (foxconn) is the world’s largest electronics manufacturerFoxconn is also the leading technological solution provider, and it continuously leverages its expertise in software and hardware to integrate its unique manufacturing systems with emerging technologiesBy capitalizing on its expertise in cloud computing, mobile devices, iot, big data, ai, smart networks, and robotics / automation, the group has expanded not only its capabilities into the development of electric vehicles, digital health and robotics, but also three key technologies –ai, semiconductors and new-generation communications technology – which are key to driving its long-term growth strategy and the four core product pillars: consumer products, enterprise products, computing products and components and others.
About job
This position is for supplier quality engineering manager, battery pack plant departmentThe role for this position is to lead a team of supplier quality engineers who can improve quality, safety, cost, manufacturability, and field reliability while working in a cross-functional team throughout the entire product lifecycle, launch into manufacturing, and mass productionThe individual is responsible for coordinating and administering the supplier quality system and required to work with all departments and suppliers, develop and maintain effective systems to achieve quality objectives, in addition to identifying continuous improvement opportunities.
Job responsibilities
Build and direct the supplier quality function, work scope includes coordinating between incoming quality, production, engineering and, manufacturing to detect, contain, and cut-off supplier defects early.
Collaborate and work with cross-functional teams and supply chain on new product specifications and tolerances.
Lead regular supplier quality reviews during the launch and ramp up period, support plant and company leadership to make right decisions.
Organize and prioritize work with minimal guidance and manage priorities, projects, and special requests in a timely and effective manner.
Support and address field failures by working with supplier, engineering, and manufacturing changes to improve product quality.
Manage tough and challenging projects independently, comfortably, and effectively with minimal guidance.
Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills; maintain quality & customer-focus and mindset with established professional skills.
Operate effectively and independently through ambiguity and change; maintain ability to be adaptable and flexible.
Collaborate with and support cross functional teams for quality efforts using strong interpersonal skills and leadership.
Improve supplier performance through effective and on time completion of supplier corrective action requests (containment, root cause, countermeasure implementation).
Monitor supplier charge back cost request to actual cost received, improving chargeback cost over all for supplier issues.
Track top problem suppliers and work with manufacturing quality team for continuous improvement.
Read and interpret technical requirements/specifications documents; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Frequent travel is required to supplier sites to conduct regular audits to ensure quality compliance.
Education and ideal experience
Bachelor’s degree (b.s.) in mechanical, electrical, materials or industrial engineering from a four-year accredited college or university requiredLi-ion battery, automotive or aerospace engineering related fields.
Asq cqe & six sigma certification are preferred.
A minimum of 10+ years of experience with supplier quality, product quality, quality system or program quality in high volume manufacturing environment.
Experience of supervision teams in a fast-paced environmentProven record of transitioning products from prototype to production.
Experience introducing new equipment and new processes into a production environment.
Specific training and demonstrated success in applying design for quality and problem-solving methodologies, 8d’s, fmea, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, doe, spc etc.
Minitab or other statistical software capabilities, and experience with mechanical metrology tools/equipment are preferred.
Detail oriented, ability to effectively handle multiple priorities, flexibility to reorganize and reschedule work on short notice to meet tight deadlines, have a strong quality mindset and, enjoy working in a team environment.
Strong interpersonal skillsDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively across business levels and functions.
Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills.
Microsoft office tools (word, excel, powerpoint, project, etc.)
Preferences and qualifications
The successful candidate for this position must have a broad technical background with the ability to work with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers across a wide variety of issues.
Demonstrated hands-on approach, analytical abilities, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Appreciates and excels in an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded; highly accountable and able to carry tremendous responsibility.
Motivated to learn and develop incredible on-the-job experience; confident and able to step up to lead whenever required; personal drive for success.
Proven track record of building new teams and leading complex high-volume product and manufacturing projects in areas such as cell/battery production, semiconductor, integrated circuits, displays, and related fields that require high cleanliness.
Proven experience working with suppliers, including new launches, and improving underperforming suppliers through supplier improvement programs.
Good project management skills to keep team and actions on track to completion.
Strong quality background with great understanding and use of 8d’s, along with problem solving tools to support root cause, corrective, and preventive actions & validations (brainstorm facilitation, hypothesis testing, design of experiments, 5 whys, etc.).
Experience working with suppliers on critical risk assessments, as well as developing pfmea, and control plans for quality standards to assure products will meet expectations of design for reliability and manufacturing process.
Work environment and physical demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather) and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet, with occasional exposure to noisy laboratory environmentsWearing of safety glasses when in manufacturing, testing, and laboratory environments is requiredRemoval or covering of metallic jewelry in the presence of high-voltage batteries is required.
The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, ability to adjust focus, and color vision; corrective lenses are acceptable.
The position requires a mix of office work, travel to customer sites, standing and walking to various laboratories and offices.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Remote-work arrangements available until location finalizationRelocation may be required within 6 months of start date.
Compensation & benefits
Robust health, vision, and dental plans
Competitive market salary
Vacation plans and paid time-off
Retirement and matching 401k
Family and life insurance options
Foxconn provides equal employment opportunities (eeo) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or geneticsIn addition to federal law requirements, foxconn complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilitiesThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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