Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer
April 24
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Description
• Oversee the entire spectrum of component quality management, from concept to end-of-life, guaranteeing adherence to rigorous quality and reliability standards. This includes understanding manufacturing limitations and setting appropriate quality benchmarks. • Lead the definition of quality requirements for critical mechanical and electromechanical components. • Develop and align quality control standards and metrology practices to meet product specifications, in partnership with final assembly manufacturing partners and strategic sub-tier suppliers, to ensure uniformity and precision. • Utilize advanced analytics for a thorough examination of production data, identifying avenues for product performance enhancement and cost optimization. Employ predictive modeling techniques to proactively identify potential issues before they arise. • Coordinate Failure Analysis (FA) initiatives, pinpointing the root causes of component failures and leading corrective actions using the 5-Why analysis. Facilitate FA processes with suppliers to share insights and preventive strategies. • Conduct comprehensive quality audits at supplier sites, confirming their compliance with established quality protocols. • Evaluate and bring up new component suppliers, managing the qualification journey from tool design and production readiness to comprehensive system validation, ensuring suppliers meet Samsara’s stringent quality requirements. • Monitor supplier adherence to new product introduction schedules, ensuring a seamless and stable transition to mass production volumes, meeting product launch timelines. • Champion a culture of continuous improvement with suppliers, monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track progress and drive enhancements in quality and reliability. • Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.
Requirements
• BS in Quality Management, Engineering, or a related field, demonstrating a profound understanding of quality standards and methodologies. • Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing quality management, with a strong preference for backgrounds in high-volume production environments, shipping RF/power/optical-based electronics products in industrial and heavy-duty applications. • Strong knowledge of quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing) and regulatory requirements, with a track record of applying these in complex manufacturing environments. • Exceptional leadership qualities, with the ability to operate independently, make strategic decisions, and influence cross-functional teams and external partners toward achieving quality objectives. • Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of conducting sophisticated data analysis to drive quality improvements and cost efficiencies. • Ability to travel internationally, depending on project needs.
Benefits
• Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.
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