Senior Quality Manager

  • Full-time
  • Department: Quality

Company Description

XP Power is a major supplier of critical power conversion technology to the medical, technology, industrial, and defense markets.  We are a fast-growing company listed on the London Stock Exchange.  We are looking for self-motivated professionals who thrive in dynamic environments.  We are proud of and committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed, and Integrity.  Joining our team means you will work in a high performing global company where employees collaborate and strive for excellence.

Job Description

The candidate will ideally come from the power supply industry but other candidates with electronics manufacturing experience will be considered. Overall we are looking for an energetic, bright self-motivated candidate who has a passion for quality who can help lead our company in the next stage of its development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • An active member and contributor to the North American Leadership team reporting to the management team on the organization’s status of quality.
  • Site representative for ISO9001 and ISO14001 at the XP Power San Jose, CA and Irvine, CA locations.
  • An advocate of change management that helps further advance the business as part of continuous improvement.
  • Provide leadership of the quality organization to help drive a proactive approach with improvements within design, manufacturing, suppliers and customers.  
  • Active participant to further develop tools in the business to support the quality management system.
  • Ensure all functions of the quality system are completed and providing value, including audit program, corrective actions and customer complaints.
  • Present and be the main interface during quarterly business reviews with customers and in still confidence.
  • Collaboration with other departments and utilization of quality tools to help drive RCCA.
  • Develop risk based approach as part of decision making process.
  • Drive and promote a culture of quality within the organization.
  • Lead initiatives within the business to improve on process efficiencies. 
  • Further advance the existing reliability program within the product lifecycle process.
  • Develop quality training program for internal customers.
  • Further develop monthly KPI’s on the health of the business.

Qualifications

The candidate will ideally come from the electronics industry with in-depth technical knowledge of electronic manufacturing. We are looking for the following attributes:

  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Able to work independently and successfully in a team environment.
  • Experience leading an organization through successful ISO9001 / ISO14001 audits.
  • High level of knowledge on quality principles; including 8D, fish bone, FMEA’s, CPK, Gauge R&R.
  • 10% travel required.
  • Experience with top tier Semi-Fab companies either working within or understanding the industry requirements.
  • High level of knowledge and experience with reliability concepts including Weibull distribution, reliability demonstration, bathtub curves.
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Electronics Engineering preferred.

Additional Information

XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collaborative, where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience, they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for full-time Employee-only coverage; you share the cost of coverage for your dependents
  • Company Paid Bonus (Percentage dependent on Company profitability)
  • Company 401(k) Match (up to 6%)
  • Mental Health Benefits
  • Paid Time Off (Accrued per pay period starting at 3 weeks per year)
  • 13 Company Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off for Volunteer Work (up to 8 hours per year)
  • Employer Paid Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Veterinary Pet Insurance
  • Company Social Events held throughout the year
  • A Friendly Culture Where People Collaborate and Strive for Excellence
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