In this role you are responsible for

Work with STET Program Mgrs. / sustaining BG/ BU SQE on all MLD/LCM projects to lead APQP-PSW deliverables to achieve Philips STET organization Business Goal.
Work with Manufacturing Quality/SQE/ME etc. to lead or be a part of a team member for QN reduction projects
Work with PPM/GSAM/Supplier to lead or be a part of a team member for Supplier Ideation Projects to generate saving ideas.

Duties and responsibilities include:

61 Provide Quality / Process Engineering leadership and vision to enable the STET organization’s short- and long-term project objectives.
61 Lead and Support produces and completes Quality / Process Engineering related activities and documentation with limited supervision.
61 Lead and Support the Qualification of Parts, identification of supplier processes for CtQ's, supplier process control plans to ensure part quality; ensuring that the supplied part meets specifications, and the control
61 Lead and Support limits/tolerances for CtQ parameters are met in accordance with APQP – PSW quality requirements
61 Lead and Support the qualifying and sustaining sub-processes of suppliers, including supplier audits.
61 Lead and Support in ensuring that the components / products at the supplier (including spare parts and services) are released according agreed specification and quality requirements.
61 Lead and Support QN projects, and project management in the effective and timely risk reduction of QN's in support of STET / BG business partners
61 Lead and Support efforts to establish common approaches and working methods to drive PDLM-APQP process throughout the Supply Base in the assigned BG or Market.
61 Supports efforts in assuring that suppliers’ process capabilities are assessed at the supplier level to meet part quality requirements specifications, are complete and transferable to suppliers, and transferable to suppliers, and well documented in accordance with APQP-PSW process.
61 Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires identification and review of relevant factors.
61 Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.
61 Own interpretation regarding assignments, based on own calculations and coordinates implementation of changes.
61 Provides direct supervision to professional individual contributors and/or skilled, support individual contributors (e.g., technicians, designers, support personnel).
61 Acts as advisor to unit or sub-units and may become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems.



Requirements

61 BS or above in an engineering (ie; mechanical / electrical / industrial)
61 5+ years total industry experience with 2+ years of experience in a medical device or regulated industry in SQE role.
61 Knowledge, understanding with quality systems, quality tools and methodologies, including APQP-PPAP/PSW process Critical to Quality, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis , Pareto, 8-D, 5 Why, Audit training, skills, or willingness to learn; experience with auditing suppliers preferred.
61 Preferred Industry Experience: Automotive / Aerospace / Medical
61 Competencies and skills:
61 Execution knowledge of statistical methods, quality tools and methodologies (CtQ, SPC, APQP, FMEA, MSA/GR&R, Control Plans, SCAR, etc).
61 Strong Problem Solving skills and experience.
61 Six Sigma GB preferred.
61 Ability to work independently, think analytically, and apply methodical engineering problem solving skills required. Capable of performing root cause analysis and identifying solutions to complex manufacturing problems
61 Ability to influence others and build effective working relationships both internally and externally at various organizational levels.
61 Professional communication skills in English is a MUST, both oral and written.
61 Ability to travel up to 30+%.