NPI Quality Engineer 2
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Senior
Bachelor's, MBA
George Town, Penang, Malaysia
In Person
Manufacturing Quality & TestQuality Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal communication and listening ability.
- English communication skills in verbal and written form.
- Practical experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools and tool usage, and NPI program management.
- Competence in problem-solving tools, including the 8D methodology, Is-Is Not analysis, fishbone diagrams, brainstorming, and 3x 5 Why.
- Competence in quality tools and process/production control methods, including FMEA, control plans, MSA, capability study Cpk, SPC, product life cycle and reliability, and ESD control.
- Ability to read and interpret specifications to understand agreed quality parameters and product-specific requirements.
- At least five years of working experience in an electronics manufacturing environment involving PCBA processes.
- In-process quality control or engineering experience, preferably with knowledge of electronic product manufacturing processes.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
- Experience in manufacturing quality or product quality management.
- Knowledge of SPC, variation control, and MSA or Gage R&R techniques.
- Knowledge of IPC standards, including IPC-A-610, IPC-620, and IPC-7711/7721.
- Understanding of ISO 9001 quality systems and copy-exactly requirements.
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Willingness to work in Penang Science Park, Simpang Ampat, Penang.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate launch activities at the manufacturing location, create and verify launch process quality documents, and support program management gate reviews.
- Participate on the project team to ensure manufacturability and quality requirements are met and risks are mitigated.
- Coordinate deployment of relevant Quality Systems requirements to the factory.
- Ensure execution of Product Quality Planning (PQP) delivered from the design-site Quality Program Manager (QPM).
- Ensure the factory NPI production line is under quality control, including firewall and line-stop control.
- Drive actions on manufacturing and design build issues within the factory NPI production/process team.
- Coordinate and consolidate build-performance reports within the factory NPI team and align quality statements with the QPM and Program Manager.
- Own the Safe Launch Control Plan, Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) requirements, and Process Control Plan to drive flawless launch results.
- Lead manufacturing-location NPI/Advanced Quality Planning (AQP) deliverables and confirm completion of site quality documents required internally and by customers during initial product launch phases, in conjunction with the NPI team.
- Liaise for the site on Advanced Quality Planning activities, including internal gate reviews with the Business Unit and program team.
- Ensure product functional specifications are fully compliant for sample shipment.
- Support Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) activity to ensure functional specification requirements are met and controls are carried into the Control Plan.
- Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering to develop and implement mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke) strategies and confirm controls are carried into the Control Plan.
- Confirm and complete manufacturing-location readiness for program launches and product or process changes.
- Support and attend launch program meetings and customer process reviews and audits.
- Coordinate development of the production-process Control Plan, CTQ, and Safe Launch Plan, and keep them updated until the program formally starts production.
- Coach and support the manufacturing team on customer product quality requirements and site AQP requirements.
- Monitor First Article (FA) part approval of supplied components.
- Conduct program gate reviews to confirm site Manufacturing Readiness Matrix (MRM) activities are complete with appropriate evidence, readiness assessment is completed, and site MRM documents meet program commitments.
- Ensure Measurement System Analysis (MSA) studies and adequate Gage R&R for launching programs are conducted.
- Stop any process or product delivery in case of non-conformance with customer expectations, or safety or environmental risks.
- Adhere to organizational requirements for quality management, health and safety, code of conduct, legal stipulations, environmental practices, 5S policies, and general duty of care.
- Guide related personnel, such as operators and inspectors, in understanding quality and workmanship standards.
- Collect and analyze data and drive improvement using data.
- Prepare 8D reports and Corrective Action Reports (CAR), and lead root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (RCCA) investigations for quality issues, defects, or test failures.
- Implement First Article Inspection and submit results to customers as needed.
- Qualify new production lines.
- Participate in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews and manufacturing-readiness activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of customer-specific requirements.
- Knowledge of manufacturing highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement, and control solutions for several applications and processes.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 requirements; internal auditor certification is preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience analyzing, visualizing, and presenting complex data.
- A Six Sigma background.
- NPI experience.
- An MBA.
About the company
Advanced Energy designs and manufactures high voltage power supplies, power delivery systems, and power control modules for demanding high-tech and industrial markets. Its products convert and regulate electrical power to deliver precise, reliable performance in environments such as semiconductor manufacturing, medical devices, and solar photovoltaics. The company differentiates itself through a 35-year track record, a global footprint with 25 locations, nearly 11,000 employees, and a portfolio of 450 patents that support efficient power technology. Its goal is to provide high‑performance, efficient, and dependable power solutions that improve system reliability and productivity in critical applications.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
Founded
1981
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What believers are saying
- August 3, 2026 revenue hit $574 million, up 30%, with record semiconductor sales.
- Management raised 2026 growth to low-to-mid-30% after Q2 and expects Q3 near $640 million.
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- August 2026 factory network spans Malaysia, Thailand, China, India, and U.S. engineering.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mental Health Support
- Pet Insurance