What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at XP Power?
Company Description
We are committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed and Integrity. Joining our team means you will work in a high performing global company where employees collaborate and strive for excellence.
Job Description
Quality Data & Analysis
- Analyze quality data across production, inspection, test, and repairs to prioritize continuous improvement activities
- Run process capability (Cpk/Ppk) and correlation studies against defined qualification criteria
- Convert subjective inspection criteria into measurable, verifiable requirements
- Deploy and maintain SPC on critical product and test parameters
- Maintain quality KPIs: first pass yield, RMA rate, scrap and rework cost, supplier PPM, etc.
- Support product qualification between manufacturing sites, including site-to-site correlation
Problem Solving & Corrective Action
- Lead root cause analysis on various quality issues using 8D, fishbone, and 5-Why methods
- Drive corrective actions to closure across departments and verify effectiveness
- Disposition nonconforming material through MRB
- Issue and close supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) with Supply Chain
Process & Documentation
- Own PFMEAs and control plans for assigned product families
- Define inspection methods, sampling plans, and incoming inspection requirements
- Write and revise inspection criteria, process documentation, and work instructions
- Lead continuous improvement projects targeting yield, scrap, and rework
Quality System & Audits
- Participate in internal audits as an auditor and support audit findings to closure
- Support external registrar and customer audits, including hosting assigned process areas
- Participate in supplier and site assessments alongside Supply Chain and Quality leadership
- Supply data and analysis for management review
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
- 3 years in a quality role with an electronics manufacturer
- Working knowledge of process capability, SPC, Gauge R&R, and sampling plans
- Hands-on root cause and corrective action experience (8D, fishbone, 5-Why)
- Electronics manufacturing background: PCBA, wire harness, and electromechanical assembly
- Advanced Excel including pivot tables; comfortable pulling and analyzing data from an ERP system
Preferred
- IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, etc.
- High-voltage or power electronics products, including dielectric/hipot testing and encapsulation
- ASQ CQE or Six Sigma Green Belt
- Statistical software experience (Minitab, JMP, or equivalent)
- Multi-site or offshore manufacturing transfer experience
Additional Information
XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collaborative, where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience, they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for full-time Employee-only coverage; you share the cost of coverage for your dependents
- Company Paid Bonus (Percentage dependent on Company profitability and individual performance)
- Company 401(k) Match (up to 6%)
- Mental Health Benefits
- Paid Time Off (Accrued per pay period starting at 3 weeks per year)
- 13 Company Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off for Volunteer Work (up to 8 hours per year)
- Employer Paid Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Veterinary Pet Insurance
- Company Social Events held throughout the year
- A Friendly Culture Where People Collaborate and Strive for Excellence