Times Microwave Systems Mesa , AZ 85205
Posted 3 weeks ago
Times Microwave Systems, a member of Amphenol North America Military Group, a
division of Amphenol Harsh Environment Solutions, is a pioneering brand of
innovative RF and microwave interconnect assemblies, cables, and connector
designs. We have more than 70 years of industry experience in designing and
manufacturing high-performance coaxial cables, connectors, assemblies, and
custom solutions for ultra-demanding applications, including aerospace, avionics
and airframe, land mobile radio and public networks, medical, military and
defense, industrial, quantum computing, radars, railway, space, test and
measurement, wireless infrastructure and 5G, and more.
Our global manufacturing footprint, with a vast network of manufacturing
facilities and distributors worldwide and well-established product inventory,
enables us to provide quality products to our customers. In-house engineering
and manufacturing capabilities also allow us to deliver RF products that meet
the most demanding requirements, including customized solutions in product
design, installation, regulatory compliance, and performance
improvement. https://timesmicrowave.com/
Senior Quality Engineer
Job Title: Quality Engineer
Location: On site
Summary
We are looking for a key contributor to our quality team. This position is
instrumental in introducing and assisting manufacturing and quality management
in implementing processes improvements using the appropriate tools to drive
positive change within the company culture and deliver tangible results, through
reduction of scrap, process improvements, or process redesign. This position
requires a "hands on" approach and requires the ability to assimilate and
analyze quality metrics, develop improvement strategies and, in partnership with
the organization, lead the implementation of quality and process improvements.
The cable assembly quality engineer will address quality issues on the
production floor. Activities will include: root cause analysis, product
containment, first article inspections and any other actions that protects the
integrity of our products and services. This position will work closely with
assembly operators, electrical testers, manufacturing engineering, and shift
supervisors. In addition to problem solving activities for quality, this
position will be supporting continuous improvement activities focusing on
reducing COPQ. The ideal candidate for this position has experience in
electrical engineering, experience with lean & Six Sigma tools and
methodologies, and is excited by the idea of identifying and solving problems.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assesses, evaluates and identifies product quality and process quality
improvement opportunities, working closely with the various functions to develop
the project plans and provide leadership to the team utilizing the appropriate
approach, utilizing quality/CI tools and assisting in training as required
Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action projects
Diagnose failure modes using various methods of detection and analysis
Collect Data and generate recommendations for improvement
Ability to Analyze data for trends, causal factors and corrective action
Ability to provide First Pass Yield and Root Cause data
Maintains reports, databases and assists with the management of the quality
system, to include quality scorecards and corrective action, customer corrective
action requirements, company metrics, the quality manual and project tracker
Implement continuous improvement tools to improve business environment
Use Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive productivity
Support customers through CA closure, FAI and RMA support
Communicate clearly with manufacturing, program management, the design
engineer team as required
Evaluate supplier components, subsystems, services for compliance to
customer specifications
Immediately address internal and supplier quality issues, by notifying
proper personnel and taking appropriate actions, including implementing
containment action, investigating root cause and bringing quality issues to
closure.
Utilizes quality data to develop appropriate in-process inspection and
sampling plans and provide guidance to the quality technicians to insure proper
inspection and testing on materials and components and maintaining documentation
throughout the manufacturing process
Creates and leads Internal Audits and Corrective Action activities both
internally and with suppliers
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor's Degree (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
5-7 years' experience
Quality experience: 8D, DOE, RCCA, VSM, etc.
Advanced level of knowledge with Microsoft Office Excel (create complex
tables and ability to use/modify existing Macros)
Six Sigma Certification
Knowledge of network analyzers and spectrum analyzers is a plus
Familiarity with wire/cable harness manufacturing is a plus
Experience managing and mentoring teams within the quality department and
collaborating with other departments
The ideal candidate is a motivated, self-starter who is results driven
Times Microwave Systems