Quality Director

Quality Director

To develop TDK-Lambda Americas initiatives to create a Total Quality Culture and to champion the design and achievement of its goals with respect to quality of products and services across multiple product lines, manufacturing facilities, product design locations and a global supply chain.

Ensure development, implementation and continuous improvement of Quality Management System (QMS), which comply with the World Class Regulations and Certifications such as ISO, ANSI and IEC that are applicable, in the U.S. as well as elsewhere around the world.

Provide leadership and direction to the Quality Assurance and Quality Control staff in all TLA locations, and will be responsible for the selection, motivation and oversight of that staff for the achievement of the department's goals.

Leverage broad experience in electronics—including understanding of electronic product design, manufacturing, reliability and regulatory compliance—to support strategic decision‑making, strengthen quality performance and enhance overall product integrity.

Oversee and participate in the Design Review Process to ensure that new products and modifications to existing products meet the customer, company and regulatory requirements and provide design margins to manufacture the products with ease and within cost and quality goals.

In conjunction with the Supply Chain Management function, lead the Supplier Quality Management function to ensure full and proactive Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) performance by key suppliers.

Creates QMS procedures and associated documents that supports the organization in achieving Quality Objectives of the company during product manufacturing while meeting:

Customers' quality specifications and requirements

Delivering the products on-time

Meeting the cost goals

Meeting company, Industry and Regulatory standards

Responsible for meeting the requirements for the various certifications. This entails:

Periodic Management Review of QMS for achieving a close loop continuous improvement

Corrective and preventive measures for product and process defects and nonconformities

Internal audits against SOPs to ensure adherence to QMS

Inspection and testing of products and periodic verification that these SOPs are effective in producing consistent product quality

Data collection and report generation to provide failure rate, yields, cycle time and other metrics for continuous improvement

Management of calibration system for test equipment, instruments, gauges and tools

Segregation of nonconforming products, parts and material and appropriate disposition

Monitor field performance of various products with specific aim of providing feedback to internal functional groups to make design and manufacturing improvements so that field performance goals are consistently met or exceeded.

Act as a liaison person concerning the subject of Quality with all internal functional heads and acts as focal point for outside contacts such customers, suppliers, industry standard Institutes, Government Agencies, Certification Agencies etc., especially for customer and certification audits. This person also acts as a focal point while dealing with other TDK sister companies including TDK Japan (HQ) in regards to quality and technical matters related to quality.

Responsible for all Strategic Quality Decisions related to design, manufacturing, supplier, customer and industry and regulatory requirements

Final authority related to quality decision making for accept/reject for internal and supplier related issues, stop and start of production line for quality issues, receiving inspection issues, piece part issues when interpretation of criteria is required.

Final authority concerning interpreting internal documents such as drawings, work instructions, checklists, test procedures, Bill of Material conflicts, specification and tolerance questions etc.

Responsible for interpreting Industry and Workmanship standards for manufacturing and suppliers

Enforcing the requirements of these internal documents and external and internal standards

Enforcing all third party certification requirements internally and at suppliers' operations

More than ten years of experience in electronics (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience), plus at least 5 years of working in Management and Strategic decision-making role preferably as Director.

Bachelor's Degree, Advanced Degree or Certificate with Strong Business Acumen.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Ability to use internet/intranet, cross functional Enterprise Resource Planning software, the MS Office package, and other software programs and packages to their potential to provide a work product fitting to the level of the position. Must also be able to perform troubleshooting

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Also SPC/SQC related math skills, Process capability, Six Sigma, Hypothesis testing etc.

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Travel (20% to 30%), Presentation skills, Negotiation skills

ISO Audit, RoHS Knowledge, Lean and Six Sigma methodology, 5-S Principles

Standing – Under 1/3 of day

Walking – Under 1/3 of day

Sitting – Under 1/3 of day

Talking or hearing – Over 2/3 of day

Very close vision (clear vision at 10 inches or less)

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

This position will require 20-30% travel between facilities within TLA as well as travel to other TDK locations, customers and suppliers, including international travel.

The starting annual base pay for the role is between USD $150,000.00 and $180,000.00. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for variable bonus programs and benefits.

Acquired by TDK in 2008, TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. represents the culmination of three well-established North American power manufacturers: Electronic Measurements Inc., Lambda Electronics, and Innoveta Technologies. We have earned the reputation of being a trusted world-class organization through a history of providing reliable and innovative power supplies. Our broad product offering features over 6,000 models that are suited for many applications, including medical, industrial, broadcast, defense, factory automation, and LED/LCD signage. Our view is that "power supply" is more than just an electronic device, but the heart of our customer's systems. This belief has helped us become a global leader in our industry.

We employ approximately 300 people in our engineering, manufacturing, and sales offices across the United States. At our company, we value the work and ideas of our employees. They are encouraged to express their opinions and take the initiative, which has helped with the growth of our community and kept us at the cutting edge of new technologies. We offer our employees not only a career opportunity but also an environment that allows them to succeed.

TDK-Lambda Americas offers great benefits and perks, including healthcare benefits, a 401(k) with match, paid time off (PTO), educational assistance, recognition plans, service awards, and performance-based awards.

TDK-Lambda Americas is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with that commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of the position.

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