Principal Advanced Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Vietnam)

Job Summary:This is a local employment opportunity in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam with immigration support and relocation assistance provided. For expatriates, the contract length is typically 2 years, based on the validity period of the issued working visa.As Principal Advanced Manufacturing Quality Engineer specializing in battery-powered tools, you will be a key contributor to our Advanced Manufacturing team, playing a crucial role in defining and developing manufacturing and quality strategies for future manufacturing and assembly systems. Focus will be on critical processes such as laser welding and resistance welding including qualifying and approving set-up parameters, fixtures and control/monitoring parameters. Key process development outputs include control plans, SPC control limits & requirements, establishing quality targets, and developing risk mitigation plans for advanced, new technology systems. You will collaborate closely with Global & Local Advanced Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and larger cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless implementation of quality standards and processes in the production of consumer battery-powered tools.Reporting Structure:Direct: Director of Ops Quality PRCDotted Line: Global Advanced Manufacturing EngineeringResponsibilities:Develop system level control plans and risk mitigation plans for Advanced Manufacturing Systems such as, but not limited to, Laser Welding and AssemblySupport development and execution of Advanced Manufacturing Systems DOE’s and PFMEA’s to establish full-system SPC strategies.Coordinate alignment of critical control plan elements and processes globally, including SPC and in-process control requirements to enable data connectivity strategy.Support defect root cause analysis and corrective actions.Responsible for system-level Quality sign-off before release for production.Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations to product teams to minimize potential quality issues during production start-up.Identify opportunities for process optimization to enhance efficiency and reduce defects in advanced systems.Provide training to project quality engineering teams for system implementation.Provide project and production support for newly launched systems.Provide critical reviews of existing process control plans and process monitoring to drive continuous improvement on high value process steps.Education and Experience Requirements:Required:Bachelor of Science Degree in Quality, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Equivalent.6+ years of highly successful experience in related field.Highly motivated self-starter.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Strong communication skills in written and spoken English with CET 4.0 and above. CET 6.0 preferred.Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.Ability to be direct “hands-on” with equipment and engineering projects.Quality statistical analysis skills (SPC, CPK, ANOVA Analysis, etc)Project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.Ability to travel up to 25% (domestic and International).Experience with various weld methods and technologies.Experience in automation systems, mechanical & electronic machine development and life cycle.Preferred:Master of Science Degree in Engineering or MBA.Quality Engineering experience with battery and motor manufacturing processes focusExperience with ISO-9001, TS16949, or VDA 6.3 process auditingLean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Master Black Belt certificationRemarks:This is a local employment opportunity in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The successful candidate will be directly employed by our Vietnam entity under a Vietnam local labor contract.We offer 5-day week, competitive remuneration package including 13th month salary, performance bonus, housing and free shuttle bus, health insurance and good career prospects to the right candidate. Interested parties please send your resume with expected salary by clicking Quick Apply.(All personal data collected would be used for recruitment purpose only)