What are the responsibilities and job description for the REL Manager position at LITEON Careers - U.S.?
Reliability Strategy & Leadership
- Define and execute site‑level reliability assurance strategy aligned with Lite‑On quality and customer requirements.
- Establish reliability standards, test methodologies, and acceptance criteria for new and existing products.
- Serve as the subject‑matter leader for product reliability and long‑term performance risk.
Reliability Testing & Qualification
- Oversee planning and execution of reliability testing such as thermal cycling, HTOL, HAST, vibration, shock, drop, and life testing.
- Ensure reliability qualification plans meet internal standards, customer specifications, and applicable industry requirements.
- Approve test plans, protocols, execution results, and final qualification reports.
Failure Analysis & Corrective Actions
- Lead cross‑functional root cause analysis for reliability failures and test anomalies.
- Partner with Failure Analysis, Design, Manufacturing, Process, and Supplier Quality teams to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Ensure effectiveness of corrective actions is validated through follow‑up testing.
Lab Operations & Equipment Management
- Manage reliability lab operations including equipment capability, calibration, maintenance, and capacity planning.
- Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient lab operations in accordance with Lite‑On EHS and quality policies.
- Plan lab investments, upgrades, and capital expenditures to support future reliability needs.
NPI & Customer Support
- Support new product introductions (NPI) by defining reliability qualification plans and readiness criteria.
- Represent reliability in design reviews, customer meetings, audits, and qualification reviews.
- Provide timely and professional technical responses to customer reliability inquiries and escalations.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze reliability data and failure trends to identify systemic risks and improvement opportunities.
- Provide clear reliability metrics, dashboards, and executive‑level reporting.
- Translate technical reliability data into actionable insights for leadership and stakeholders.
People Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop RAL engineers, technicians, and lab staff.
- Establish training plans, performance goals, and succession planning for the reliability team.
- Build strong technical capability and knowledge sharing within the lab organization.
Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure reliability activities comply with Lite‑On SOPs, customer standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Support internal, customer, and third‑party audits related to reliability and qualification.
- Drive continuous improvement of test efficiency, data analysis, and lab utilization.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field; Master’s degree preferre - d.8–12 years of experience in reliability engineering, quality engineering, or product qualificatio
- n.3 years of experience in a technical leadership or management rol
- e.Strong background in electronics, EMS, or high‑volume manufacturing environment
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Travel Requireme
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10% travel, subject to change based on business ne