Cisco · 13 hours ago
Quality Engineering Technical Leader
Maynard, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$142K/yr - $179K/yr
5+ years expCisco is a leading technology company that has been innovating for 40 years to create solutions that enhance how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations. The Quality Engineering Technical Leader will partner with various functions to ensure product quality and reliability, driving NPI project launches and coordinating quality resources throughout the product lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Act as quality product manager for a product, ensuring that all quality resources are properly coordinated through the lifecycle. Actively participate on product core teams to ensure lifecycle model adherence, risk mitigation, and quality objectives are met
Drive decisions when difficult tradeoffs must be made; serve as role model for navigating problems with analytical approach
Teach and train others on best practices so that all product and engineering teams run more smoothly
Monitor field product quality and reliability to ensure closed-loop issue resolution and customer satisfaction
Qualification
Required
Experience leading technical NPI product launches, meeting quality and product reliability requirements
Commanding knowledge of telecom/datacom product reliability, quality standard (including Telcordia, IPC, etc) and DFx methodologies
Experience with optical transceiver, transceiver subcomponents (RF components such as drivers, TIA; SiPh dies, Lasers, etc) production processes, qualification, DFx and quality issue resolution
Proven ability to communicate technical issues effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders at different levels of the organization
Proven ability to create and execute detailed plans accounting for ambiguity, dependencies, and technical complexity in an agile environment
Flexibility to adjust plans based on new information without losing a beat
Outstanding leadership and negotiation skills in a matrix environment
Ability to operate effectively even with only high-level direction
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated self-direction, with a desire both to learn new techniques and teach others
Strong attention to detail
Organized and motivated to excel
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively
B.S or M.S Degree in electrical or optical engineering with at least 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated Project Management Skills
Ability to Identify Risk, Translate Risks into Action, and Drive Actions to Closure
Experience Working with Multi-Functional Design Teams as Part of a Team
Knowledge of Common Quality Analytics Tools
Ability to use MS Office Tools especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Demonstrated Data Analysis Skills
Demonstrated Knowledge of Design for X (DFx) with focus on Reliability, Quality, Manufacturability, and Repair
Knowledge of Quality Tools, Methods, and Techniques
Preferred
Lean/Six Sigma Certification preferred
Black Belt Certification a Plus
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
Flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
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