Lead Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the quality aspects of new product delivery projects and continuous improvement initiatives for mature products. This role is critical in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety throughout their lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: New Product Delivery: Lead and manage quality assurance activities for new products, ensuring full compliance with applicable standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13495, FDA 21 CFR Part 820) Oversee the execution of product realisation (i.e. design input process, design verification and validation activities, design transfer) and lifecycle management. Drive risk management activities, design quality and process quality related activities during the product life cycle, following regulatory and quality requirements. Represent the Quality team in project leadership, ensuring design and manufacturing teams understand and meet regulatory obligations. Provide leadership in design quality throughout product development, ensuring integration of quality standards into design. Possess strong technical expertise in DFX methodologies and related areas, including manufacturing, assembly, and testing. Quality’s voice in the design reviews and Milestone reviews – Ensuring risks are clearly articulated and mitigation strategy is plausible and robust. Lead quality related problem solving and root cause analysis during design and manufacturing. Proactively identify and mitigate risks in manufacturing process, ensuring adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and other product regulatory body. Enable and ensure supplier compliance to product/process specifications, regulatory requirements, and support traceability/documentation needs. Continuous Improvement: Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives for mature products. Analyse product performance data and customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and regulatory gaps Lead and facilitate corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues in strict accordance with the regulations. Collaborate with cross functional teams (i.e development, manufacturing, engineering, marketing teams) to enhance product quality, reliability and performance. Monitor and report on the effectiveness of improvement activities. Provide training and support to staff on quality practices, regulatory standards, and audit preparation. Contract Manufacturer (CMs) and Second-Tier Supplier Management: Manage and develop relationships with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and second-tier suppliers, ensuring alignment with quality requirements, manufacturing capabilities, and performance expectations. Develop and implement quality strategies and improvement plans that support departmental and organizational objectives. Serve as the primary quality representative for product-related customer and market concerns, ensuring timely investigation, resolution, and communication. Ensure products, processes, and operational outputs comply with applicable quality, regulatory, and customer requirements. Support the deployment of organizational priorities and quality objectives through effective planning, execution, and follow-through. Capabilities and Requirements: Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a quality assurance role or relevant Technical roles within a product development environment. Experience in the consumer electronics or technology industry is preferred. Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO13485, FDA FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and regulatory requirements (IEC60335) Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies (e.g. DfX, FMEA, Six Sigma, 8D, SPC, APQP). Proficiency in Technical Project / Program management with PMP certification is a plus. Proven track record managing supplier quality and development, ensuring compliance and performance. Experience with product validation and verification processes. Experience with Process / Design Risk assessment and mitigation. Solid grasp of reliability engineering concepts to enhance product longevity and performance. Soft Skills: Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment. Assertiveness to safeguard product quality Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvements #LI-MDB. Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.