Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Senior Quality Engineer

DEPARTMENT:

Quality

REPORTS TO:

Quality Manager

LOCATION:

Littlehampton, West Sussex, UK

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE's power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. With engineering know-how and responsive service and support around the globe, the company builds collaborative partnerships to meet technology advances, propel growth for its customers and innovate the future of power. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

POSITION SUMMARY

Supports the Quality Manager to identify opportunities for improvement to manufacturing and business processes through application of audits and data analysis. Supports the NPI projects working in the capacity of Supllier Quality Engineer (SQE) & Quality Engineer for the NPI project team. Works cross functionally to facilitate root cause investigations and ensure effective resolution of issues. Ensures compliance with ISO 9001, product certifications, internal procedures, and customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Improve processes application of root cause analysis, working with cross functional teams at all levels of the organization Collect and report First Pass Yield data, initiating root cause analysis and facilitating improvements Suggest and facilitate improvements to processes to ensure compliance to ISO 9001, internal procedures and customer requirements which are effective and sustainable Provide daily Quality support to NPI Team i and operations teams. Perform Internal Audits against ISO 9001, internal procedures, and customer requirements Follow audit schedule to conduct workstation & QMS audits inclusive of follow up activity Deep knowledge of the ISO9001 requirements with experience applying the standard Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to analyze and present data Proficient in using SAP type MRP systems Experience working in as a Quality Engineer or in a related role within a manufacturing environment High degree of creative ability, technical skill and independent judgment ability; Excellent data analysis ability, able to find deeply potential quality issue as early as possible; Familiar with quality improvement tools such as, FMEA, APQP & PPAP, etc, 6-Sigma background is perfected Works closely with suppliers to develop processes, address non-conforming material and drive robust corrective actions. Drives internal product improvement activities Internal auditor certification is required; Takes on projects and additional duties; Provides leadership for the team; gives guidance and sets priorities

EXPERIENCE:

Essen

tial:

Minimum of 5 years of quality engineering experience

EDUCATION:

Essen

tial:

BS in Mechanical or Electronic Engineering