Quality Engineer II, NPI Design

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?

Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees NPI product quality from proof-of-concept reviews and risk mitigations at Gate 2 until product release to mass production.

• Function as Operations leader to the NPI process in order to meet Customer and Operations goals.

• Represent Operations at Design Center for the New Product Introduction process.

• Coordinate customer goals, Lessons Learned from factory yield, field performance, Design For Manufacturability inputs, lean goals, automation goals, supply chain inputs (vendors, components, multiple sources etc.), factory capacity and lead time constraints as inputs to the Design team at the start of NPI (RFQ/Gate 2).

• Participate in Proof of Concept (POC) reviews with the design team to ensure Lessons Learned and Operations inputs are considered.

• Drive the project team in identifying risks on New, Unique, Difficult and Different (NUDD) elements in the designs and ensure proper qualification and mitigation actions are put in place.

• Work with Program Management and Design Engineering to resolve conflicts related to Operations inputs and goals. Escalate as necessary if resolution cannot be achieved.

• Highlight to Operations management any concerns that will inhibit Operations from meeting customer goals in relation to New Product Introduction models.

• Monitors the performance of the products as they progress through New Product Introduction stages against goals and metrics.

• Review project performance based on NPI build reports per development stage and decide on approval if the product can go to the next stage.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation).

• Strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

• Demonstrated analytical problem-solving skills.

• Proven ability to methodically solve multi-functional, technical issues completely in a timely manner.

• Ability to work with cross-functional project teams to reach problem resolution.

• Ability to solve complex technical and interpersonal problems independently.

• Experience with influencing and negotiating complex situations.

• Wide-ranging understanding of business needs, product offering, and customer applications.

• Effective communication skills with an ability to interface with external and internal customers, influence design teams, and institutionalize an understanding of quality goals.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.

• Good team player.

• Self-sufficient and self-starter with good judgment under pressure.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 1-2 years' experience in high-tech product development and/or manufacturing.

• Experience with successfully managing individual engineering projects or quality improvement projects.

• Experience in new product development and execution from proof of concept to successful launch to mass production.

EDUCATION:

• Technical Bachelor's Degree or Certified Quality Engineer Certification

COMPENSATION:

As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $70,000 to $90,000 per year.

BENEFITS:

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan for eligible positions, and a discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from

• Short and long-term disability and life insurance

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts

• Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays

• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off

• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads

• Company matched 401(k)

• Tuition reimbursement

• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs  

• Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.

Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to HumanResources@aei.com

Applications will be accepted through 05/31/2024, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.