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Generac Power Systems Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer in Reno, Nevada
We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.
Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
Generac Energy Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer III (Senior MQE) to join our growing team. In this exciting opportunity, you will serve as the technical manufacturing conduit between Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to the selected manufacturing sites (i.e. Contract Manufacturers) to drive scale-readiness in a growing family of solar energy storage products. The successful candidate will aid in the choice of materials, processes and Contract Manufactures for next generation power conversion and energy storage products with warrantees of up to 25 years. This Candidate will also lead efforts at qualified manufacturing locations for the delivery of high-quality products to Generac’s customers. Candidates should be passionate about scaling distributed energy and committed to robust products and aggressive quality and performance targets from Generac’s Clean Energy Products.
Up to 30/40% travel may be required for this role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Supplier/Partnerselection anddevelopmentfor High Reliability Power Electronics.
Coordinates and executes comprehensive Contract Manufacturer“Process”Auditsat defined frequencies.
Develop and ownquality performance metrics and work closely with global network of contractmanufacturers to drive corrective action andcontinuous improvement activities.
DevelopsQuality RequirementsSpecifications forhigh reliabilityproducts produced by Contract Manufacturers.
Provide critical inputs on materials and process choices.
Participate in DFMEA and DFMactivitiesfor productsproduced atContract Manufactures.
Quality resource toown Process Flow,PFMEAand Control Planson new and existing products.
Lead and enforce PPAP and assure toolsand processesare effective to supportconsistenthigh-quality levelsat Contract Manufactures.
Qualify equipment installation and setup in collaboration with the Contract Manufacturing team.
Drive continuous improvement initiativesat suppliersbased on aformal trend management approach.
Provide timelines and conduct cost analysis for improvement projectsusing leansigma tools.
Lead and drive all SCAR(Supplier Corrective Action Request)activitiesat Contract Manufacturing locations.
Participatein allCorrective Action and Preventative Action processesthat pertain to manufacturing or material deficiencies.
Proficient user of Engineering Change Controltools and assures effective implementation of all ECO’s affecting products andproduction processes at Contract Manufactures.
Coordinate with the engineering designand Manufacturing Engineeringteams and testing departmentsteamand Manufacturing EngineeringCoordinate with the engineering design(responsibilities may expand to includematerials/process evaluationtesting)
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business or Industrial Technology or equivalent experience
Must have at least 5 years of manufacturing ofhigh reliabilityelectronic, electromechanical or products with afocus on quality management in a contract manufacturing or electromechanical assembly environment.
Strong experience with solder chemistries/processing, electronics cleaning and cleanliness validation processes,conformal coating and potting
Preferred Qualifications:
Power electronics, consumerelectronics or commercial electronics background preferred
Experience working with international companies and in a matrix organization;
Proven experience collaborating with multiple sites and functions to drive common solutions.
Prior experience with hardware certification standards (e.g. UL1741)
Mechanical and thermal analysis
Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
Our success is directly tied to our employees’ professional growth and personal well-being, combined with strong families and communities. As an inclusive workplace, our employees embrace diversity, celebrate differences, and treat others with equality and respect.
Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.
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