IRC96534
The New Product Development (NPD) Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the flawless launch of new products by driving compliance with internal procedures and customer-specific requirements. This role acts as a key quality gatekeeper during the development lifecycle, from prototype to series production handover. The engineer will lead cross-functional problem solving, manage corrective actions, support APQP activities, and coach operational quality teams.
General Responsibilities
Responsible for flawless Launch of new products.
Initiate and manage all corrective actions required during launch
Full adherence with all NPD 4.0 process and procedures
Obtain and flow down customer specific requirements to launch team
Conducts the planning, implementing and managing compliance of manufacturing and production processes with internal and external safety, quality and regulatory standards requirements for worldwide distribution
Handles design methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of production processes, production equipment and finished products
Conducts analysis of reports and production data to identify trends and recommend updates or changes to quality standards and procedures when necessary
Develops methods for testing, sampling and training
May act as internal consultant by providing technical guidance on most complex projects
Works with quality inspection supervisors to train and oversee inspectors in their use of control forms, procedures, and correcting quality problems
Experience / Qualifications • A university degree required (i.e. Bachelor’s degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
Hands on working experience with AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, FMEA)
VDA & IATF Quality Management Systems knowledge and or internal auditor experience
Shop floor / hands on experience as a Quality Engineer, with minimum of 5 years’ job experience
New Product Launch experience, preferred in electronic components, and 1 + yrs job experience
Program management skills (ability to manage time and resources to accomplish tasks)
Ability to work independently and within our teams
Robust communication skills (written & verbal) in English and EU languages
Electrical component and circuitry knowledge highly recommended
Capability to drive positive change in our processes and products
MS Office, Oracle / Agile, Customer Web Portal capabilities
Ability to travel to individual Sensata, customer or sub supplier sites
Hold team accountable to comply with Sensata New Product Development / Agile processes
Capture, document, apply Lessons Learned from NPD launches (Good and /or Poor experiences).
Use them to build a stronger NPD system and proactive approach for future launches
Additional Responsibilities
Lead problem solving activities cross functionally within Sensata and the customer
Coach and mentor Operational Quality Engineers at make site
Monitor post launch phase with make site Operational Quality Engineers to capture lessons learned and effect a controlled handover
Designs, implements, and maintains quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into partially finished or finished products
Conducts the planning, implementing, and managing compliance of manufacturing and production processes with internal and external safety, quality and regulatory standards requirements for worldwide distribution
Handles design methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of production processes, production equipment and finished products
Conducts analysis of reports and production data to identify trends and recommend updates or changes to quality standards and procedures when necessary
Develops methods for testing, sampling, and training
May act as internal consultant by providing technical guidance on most complex projects
Works with quality inspection supervisors to train and oversee inspectors in their use of control forms, procedures, and correcting quality problems
