Gilat Wavestream · 1 week ago
NPI Quality Engineer
CA, San Dimas, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expGilat Wavestream is a market leader in solid-state power amplifiers and innovative RF solutions. The NPI Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality of new product design and its transition into manufacturing processes while driving quality improvements and maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC)Embedded SystemsHardwareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Monitor and enhance the NPI processes to ensure adherence to quality standards
Develop and implement process controls, inspection procedures, and testing methods to maintain consistent new product quality
Conduct process capability studies and statistical analysis to identify improvement opportunities
Quality Representative on the NPI related CCB/CRB
Responsible to sign off NPI related ECOs and lead the ECO/MCO implementation team
Key facilitator of new product and/or process qualification efforts, assuring integration and utilization of the following processes; AS 9102 FAI, Risk Management, SPC, FMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, APQP, Gage R&R Capability Studies, etc
Provide Expertise to the Quality Assurance Process, concentrating on new product Supplier Quality and including Quality Systems and Manufacturing Quality
Develop, implement new product Quality and Safety Systems and Procedures
Lead Internal NPI system, process and product audit process for Quality and Safety. Includes supporting with internal audits
Provide technical support with existing and New Product Development (NPD) projects
Prepare and deliver Quality and Safety training pertaining to NPI
Qualification
Required
Four-year science or related field degree required and minimum 6 years of related work experience, 10 years' experience in the Quality Assurance in lieu of education
Strong background in AS9100 certification and maintenance in a high-tech manufacturing environment
Strong organizational, interpersonal, leadership skills
Root Cause/Corrective Action using tools such as 5-Why, 8D, Ishikawa diagrams, etc
Self-starter and skilled to work independently with limited direction
Strong MS Office suite experience
Excellent written and oral communication, including proficient computer skills required for reports, charts, data analysis and presentations
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
Must be able to sit/stand for an extended period of time
Must be able to sit for an extended period of time
Preferred
CQA and CQE certification preferred
Certified Auditor, a plus
Six Sigma Green or Black belt a plus
Familiarity with OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 certification a plus
Ideal candidate will have IPC 600/610 soldering, IPC-620 harness builds and knowledge of PCB's, PCBA's & Mechanical (machining, plating, etc.), IPC 600, ASQ Z 1.4, ANSI Y 14.5 and related
Experience with FAA-PMA and FAA 14 CFR Repair Stations a plus
Benefits
Flexible hours
Health care
Training and development opportunities
Company
Gilat Wavestream
Wavestream sets the standard in the design and manufacture of next generation high power solid state amplifiers.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matthew Flach
Chief Technology Officer
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