PurposeWe are seeking a Senior Product Reliability Engineer to join our growing team. This role will play a critical part in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products and processes, working closely with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for high-precision manufacturing. As a Product Reliability Engineer, you will lead quality control initiatives, implement continuous improvement processes, and help drive the highest standards in production to meet customer and industry expectations.
The Role- Process Improvement and Defect Reduction
- Lead initiatives to improve process efficiency and reduce defects by analyzing quality and production data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
- Implement robust process controls and standardize inspection procedures to enhance consistency, prevent recurring quality issues, and improve first-pass yield.
- Inspection Effectiveness and Quality Controls
- Optimize inspection strategies by leveraging advanced tools and techniques, including CMM programming, to balance precision with efficiency.
- Establish and maintain inspection criteria and acceptance standards aligned with customer requirements and industry best practices.
- Ensure inspection methods meet capability requirements through studies like Gage R&R and Cpk analyses.
- Customer Engagement and Quality Deliverables
- Quality liaison for customers, managing audits, addressing quality concerns, and ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- Prepare and deliver required quality documentation, including PPAP, FAIR, and other customer-specific deliverables, while facilitating customer reviews and audits.
- Collaborate with customers to clarify quality requirements and maintain alignment on deliverables and expectations.
- Nonconformance and Corrective Actions
- Manage nonconformance activities, including root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and Material Review Board (MRB) processes.
- Track and analyze nonconformance trends to drive targeted quality improvements and reduce defect recurrence.
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), such as yield, defect rates, and on-time delivery, to identify improvement areas.
- Develop dashboards and reports to provide real-time visibility into quality performance and share actionable insights with stakeholders.
- Quality Planning and Deployment
- Develop and implement scalable quality control plans and deploy new inspection technologies to align with company objectives and customer expectations.
- Support process validation for new or modified manufacturing processes, ensuring readiness and compliance.
- Cross-functional Collaboration and Leadership
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quality requirements into product and process development and support new product introductions (NPI).
- Mentor quality team members on best practices for inspection, data analysis, and process control while driving cross-functional problem-solving initiatives.
- Perform any other support functions as directed by Quality Management
Basic Qualifications- Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
- Demonstrated experience in quality initiatives focused on process improvement, defect reduction, and inspection optimization in manufacturing environments.
- Proficiency in implementing and managing tools such as PPAP, FMEA, and root cause analysis (RCA) to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
- Knowledge of advanced inspection methods and tools, including CMM programming, Gage R&R, and sampling techniques, with a focus on effectiveness and efficiency.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and drive data-informed decisions to improve yield and reduce defects.
- Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers to ensure quality standards and customer expectations are met.
- Clear communication and documentation skills to effectively present quality metrics, deliverables, and insights to stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent experience in a quality-focused role.
- Experience in regulated industries such as automotive, aerospace, or defense with familiarity in standards like AS9100, ISO 9001, or IATF 16949.
- Hands-on experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation and customer engagement for quality deliverables.
- Experience in statistical process control (SPC) and process capability analysis (Cpk) for monitoring and improving production processes.
- Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) is a plus
- Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing or automated inspection systems is a plus.
Work EnvironmentCompensationAt Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels E04 - E05 as evaluated through our interview process.
- Engineer II / E04: $111,300 - $153,040
- Senior Engineer / E05: $128,520 - $176,720
Pay Range
$111,300-$176,720 USD
What We Offer:- Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
- Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
- Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
- Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
- Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
