Quality Optimization Engineer

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Job Description

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Coordinate efforts to optimize inspection, sampling, and destructive testing methodologies across multiple manufacturing sites.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement, prioritize initiatives, and develop action plans to drive cost savings and process efficiencies.

• Conduct thorough analyses of existing inspection processes, including evaluation of historical failure rates, scrap costs, and effectiveness of human visual inspections.

• Implement data-driven solutions to streamline inspection processes, reduce cycle time, and minimize work-in-progress (WIP) inventory.

• Lead efforts to increase manufacturing capacity by reducing reliance on destructive product testing and improving yields through reduced product handling and potential component mix-ups.

• Champion a culture of quality at the source, promoting the use of automated inspection technologies and reducing reliance on manual inspection throughout the manufacturing process.

• Drive continuous improvement efforts to monitor and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost of poor quality (COPQ), non-conformances, scrap, and inventory levels.

You're the right fit if:

• You’ve acquired 5 plus years in Quality Management, preferably within a manufacturing environment, with at least (3) years in the medical device and/or pharmaceutical industry.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred

• Proven experience in process optimization, quality management, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with statistical analysis and quality tools such as Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, inspection methodologies, and quality standards.

• Familiarity with automation technologies and robotics for inspection and testing applications.

• Travel between 20-30% globally is required. International travel typically required to support strategic and key initiatives and leadership activities.

• Strong knowledge of FDA 820 and ISO 13485

• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

About Philips

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If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position is $86,240 to $147,840 annually. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.   

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered.  Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.  Details about our benefits can be found here. 

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case. 

This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran and maintains a drug-free workplace.