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Advanced Energy · 8 hours ago

Quality Program Manager, NPI

Eden Prairie, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $145K/yr

8+ years exp

Advanced Energy is a global leader in power conversion and control solutions, and they are seeking a Quality Program Manager for New Product Introduction. This role involves leading quality planning and risk management for new product development, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with quality requirements throughout the design lifecycle.

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end quality planning and risk management for new product development, ensuring robust design processes and compliance with quality requirements

Develop and execute Design for Quality & Reliability strategies to meet customer expectations and industry standards

Drive NUDD risk analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), lessons learned, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) in product development

Ensure adherence to regulatory compliance, safety standards, and best industry practices throughout the design lifecycle

Partner with engineering, program management, marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer quality teams to embed quality in all development phases

Collaborate with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and supplier quality teams to align quality standards and enhance product reliability

Drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to proactively address design-related quality challenges

Utilize 8D, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Lean methodologies to implement systematic process improvements

Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and critical quality metrics to track product performance and drive accountability

Lead product and gate reviews to validate design robustness and manufacturability

Act as the voice of the customer (VOC) by incorporating feedback into product design and quality enhancements

Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address potential failure modes early in the development cycle

Qualification

DFMEASix SigmaAPQPISO 9001Power BISAPJIRASmartsheetCross-functional leadershipProblem solvingCustomer focus

Required

Expertise in DFMEA, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, 8D problem-solving, and Six Sigma methodologies

Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive impactful quality improvements

Proficiency in PowerSteering, JIRA, Power BI, Smartsheet, SAP, and other program management tools

8-10 years of relevant experience, recognized as an expert in quality management, product development, and program management (including collaboration with external partners)

Experience in automotive, aerospace, medical devices, or high-tech industries

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline)

Certified Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)