New Product Development Quality Engineer

Sensata Technologies is a leading industrial technology company that develops sensors, sensor-based solutions, including controllers and software, and other mission-critical products to create valuable business insights for customers and end users
We are currently recruiting for an experienced NPD Quality Engineer for our Antrim site.
In this role, you will be responsible for making sure we comply with Sensata’s New Product Development and launch APQP process and customer’s specifications.

General Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and maintains quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into partially finished or finished products.
• Conducts the planning, implementing, and managing compliance of manufacturing and production processes with internal and external safety, quality and regulatory standards requirements for worldwide distribution.
• Handles design methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of production processes, production equipment and finished products.
• Conducts analysis of reports and production data to identify trends and recommend updates or changes to quality standards and procedures when necessary.
• Develops methods for testing, sampling, and training.
• May act as internal consultant by providing technical guidance on most complex projects.
• Works with quality inspection supervisors to train and oversee inspectors in their use of control forms, procedures, and correcting quality problems.

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demand
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation skills
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Specific Duties

• Perform Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities in quick paced environment, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Direct interaction with our customers and internal support teams.
• Establish process controls documentation (Process Flow, FMEA, Control Plans).
• To establish Safe Launch plans to ensure highest quality levels are achieve and maintained.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action Reponses (8D)

Specific Experience

• Hands On experience as a Quality Engineer, with minimum of 3 years’ experience
• Working knowledge of AIAG Core Tools, VDA & IATF Quality Management Systems
• Product launch experience (preferred with electronic components)
• Time and program management skills
• Ability to work independently and within our teams
• Robust communication skills (written & verbal) in English and EU languages
• Capability to drive positive change in our processes and products
• Root Case Analysis and Corrective Actions skills (8D)
• MS Office, Oracle / Agile, Customer Web Portal capabilities

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• Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing

• Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication

•  As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together 

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