Qureos Mentor

EPC Power Corp.

<div>Description:

 The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for managing supplier performance and ensuring the quality and reliability of components and assemblies used in high-power conversion systems including power electronics modules, printed circuit board assemblies, and electromechanical subsystems.
Defining, planning, initiation and control of supplier-related quality assurance and management activities. Performs audits to ensure compliance with quality standards of their organization and regulatory standards.
This position will be onsite in Greenville SC.
Requirements:
<ul><li>The main responsibility is to manage the supply base to achieve required levels of quality, reliability, and supplier performance.</li><li>
Manage supplier quality nonconformance costs by developing supplier targets and driving process improvement, CAPA Verification, and supplier product &amp; process audits</li><li>
Participate in supplier selection with procurement and provide input on make/buy decisions by providing supplier capability analysis.</li><li>
Analyze supplier performance data including cost of poor quality, supplier defect rate, and corrective action effectiveness.</li><li>
Create and manage supplier development and/or improvement plans for underperforming suppliers using quality tools, Kaizen events, and relationship management</li><li>
Provide input to identify preferred suppliers</li><li>
Qualify supplier processes: process validation</li><li>
Develop periodic reports on supplier performance (scorecards). Establish and maintain periodic reviews with suppliers on their performance, Supplier Maintenance, and Improvement plan</li><li>
Collaboratively interact with manufacturing plant quality and engineering teams to collect, analyze, and summarize supplier performance data</li><li>
Work with suppliers to resolve or improve quality issues and to implement effective corrective action. Ensure on time processing of non-conforming components</li><li>
Lead structured problem-solving activities with suppliers using methodologies such as Eight Disciplines Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective and Preventive Action processes, ensuring effective issue resolution and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.</li><li>
Ensure effective supplier change management processes including design changes, process changes, and component revisions that may impact product quality, reliability, or performance.</li><li>
Interact with manufacturing plants and engineering teams to optimize documentation related to supplier quality and inspection checks</li></ul>
Experience Requirements<ul><li>
Bachelors Degree in Engineering. Minimum three years of experience in a Supplier Quality role supporting electromechanical systems, power electronics, or printed circuit board assemblies including automated optical inspection and functional testing processes.</li><li>
Knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes such as printed circuit board assembly, automated optical inspection, functional testing, and system-level electrical testing is highly desirable.</li><li>
Effective technical writing skills, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.</li><li>
Strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to engage various levels of stakeholders and team members in remote locations.</li><li>
Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.</li><li>
Supplier auditing experience</li></ul>
Travel<ul><li>
40% of travel include supplier visits, supplier audits, and support supplier development activities both domestically and internationally.</li><li>
International travel experience and the capability to operate in foreign cultures required.</li></ul>
Required Characteristics<ul><li>
Self-motivated individual who will take the initiative to complete tasks.</li><li>
Strong critical thinking and communication skills.</li><li>
Strong analytical skills to evaluate information gathered from multiple sources and present complex data in a coherent manner.</li><li>
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks.</li><li>
High-energy, results-oriented, self-motivated, self-reliant, team player.</li></ul>
Benefits<ul><li>
 401(k) matching</li><li>
 Dental and vision insurance</li><li>
Disability insurance</li><li>
Employee assistance program</li><li>
 Flexible spending account</li><li>
Health insurance</li><li>
Life insurance</li><li>
Paid time off</li><li>
 Tuition reimbursement</li></ul>
EPC Power is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</div>

Supplier Quality Engineer

<div>Description:

The Quality Engineer supports the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System for the manufacturing of electromechanical and power electronics systems. This role focuses on manufacturing quality, product validation, reliability support, and customer quality activities to ensure products meet internal standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. The Quality Engineer works closely with engineering, operations, supply chain, and supplier quality teams to support the consistent production of reliable and high-performance power conversion systems.
Requirements:

Quality Management System<ul><li>
Support the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System aligned with international quality standards, including maintaining quality procedures, supporting internal and external audits, assisting with Corrective and Preventive Action activities, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.</li></ul>
Manufacturing and Product Quality<ul><li>
Support quality activities throughout the manufacturing lifecycle of electromechanical assemblies including power conversion systems, inverter cabinets, power electronics modules, control electronics, and integrated electromechanical systems, ensuring manufacturing stability, product conformance, and consistent performance of complex power electronics assemblies used in energy and grid infrastructure applications.</li><li>
Implement and maintain process quality controls and control plans to ensure manufacturing stability and product conformance, while monitoring manufacturing process capability and key performance indicators such as First Pass Yield, defect rates, rework, scrap, and production yield to identify opportunities for improvement.</li></ul>
Process and Manufacturing Audits<ul><li>
Support manufacturing process controls to ensure compliance with the Process Audit Standard VDA 6.3 and readiness for internal and external process audits, including participating in process audits, supporting corrective actions related to audit findings, and assisting in evaluating production readiness and process stability.</li></ul>
Product Validation and Verification<ul><li>
Support product validation and verification activities including functional testing, electrical performance verification, environmental testing, and reliability testing, ensuring products meet defined specifications and quality requirements prior to production release.</li></ul>
Customer Quality and Field Performance<ul><li>
Support investigation and resolution of customer quality issues and field failures by participating in structured problem-solving methodologies including Eight Disciplines Problem Solving, A3 Problem Solving Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, and Human Error Root Cause Analysis, while assisting in implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.</li></ul>
Reliability Engineering and Failure Analysis<ul><li>
Support reliability improvement initiatives for electromechanical products by participating in failure analysis activities related to manufacturing defects or field failures and analyzing reliability and field performance data to identify opportunities for product and process improvements.</li></ul>
Continuous Improvement<ul><li>
Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve manufacturing quality, production yield, product reliability, and operational efficiency, while monitoring key manufacturing indicators such as First Pass Yield, defect rates, rework, and scrap levels to drive process improvement initiatives.</li></ul>
Cross-Functional Collaboration<ul><li>
Collaborate with engineering teams to support Design for Quality, Design for Manufacturability, and Design for Assembly principles during product development and manufacturing readiness activities.</li><li>
Work closely with operations teams to support production quality control and manufacturing process improvements while ensuring quality standards are consistently applied across production processes.</li><li>
Partner with the Supplier Quality and Development organization when supplier-related issues impact manufacturing operations.</li></ul>
Experience Requirements:<ul><li>
7+ years of experience in quality engineering within manufacturing environments supporting electromechanical systems, power electronics, or industrial equipment manufacturing.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing quality, product validation, reliability improvement, and structured problem-solving across the product lifecycle of complex electromechanical assemblies.</li><li>
Proven ability to analyze manufacturing performance and key quality indicators such as First Pass Yield, defect rates, rework, and scrap to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives that improve manufacturing stability and product conformance.</li></ul>
Technical Expertise<ul><li>
Experience working with Quality Management Systems aligned with international standards, including implementation and management of Corrective and Preventive Action processes and structured continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of manufacturing quality and problem-solving methodologies including Eight Disciplines Problem Solving, A3 Problem Solving Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, and Human Error Root Cause Analysis.</li><li>
Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve manufacturing performance, including monitoring manufacturing process capability, First Pass Yield, defect rates, and other key quality indicators.</li><li>
Technical understanding of product validation and verification processes, reliability engineering, failure analysis, and the development and implementation of control plans and process quality controls.</li><li>
Experience supporting manufacturing operations through process improvement initiatives and compliance with manufacturing process audit frameworks including the Process Audit Standard VDA 6.3.</li></ul>
Benefits:<ul><li>
401(k) matching</li><li>
Dental and vision insurance</li><li>
Disability insurance</li><li>
Employee assistance program</li><li>
Flexible spending account</li><li>
Health insurance</li><li>
Life insurance</li><li>
Paid time off</li><li>
Tuition reimbursement</li></ul>
EPC Power is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</div>

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