NPI Quality Program Manager **NPI Quality Program Manager** **About Advanced Energy** Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS), enables design breakthroughs and drives growth for leading semiconductor and industrial customers. Our precision power and control technologies, along with our applications know-how, inspire close partnerships and innovation in thin-film and industrial manufacturing. We are proud of our rich heritage, award-winning technologies, and we value the talents and contributions of all Advanced Energy's employees worldwide. **Position Summary** We are seeking a **highly driven and experienced Quality Program Manager (QPM)** to lead quality initiatives for **New Product Introduction (NPI)** and drive continuous improvement in product development processes. This role is critical in ensuring that product designs **meet the highest quality and reliability standards from concept to launch** , collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate best-in-class quality methodologies. **Responsibilities:** + **New Product Introduction (NPI) & Design Quality** + Lead end-to-end **quality planning and risk management** for new product development, ensuring robust design processes and compliance with quality requirements. + Develop and execute **Design for Quality & Reliability** strategies to meet **customer expectations and industry standards** . + Drive **NUDD risk analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), lessons learned, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM)** in product development. + Ensure adherence to **regulatory compliance, safety standards, and best industry practices** throughout the design lifecycle. + **Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration** + Partner with **engineering, program management, marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer quality teams** to embed quality in all development phases. + Collaborate with **suppliers, contract manufacturers, and supplier quality teams** to align quality standards and enhance product reliability. + Drive **Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)** to proactively address design-related quality challenges. + **Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving** + Utilize **8D, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Lean methodologies** to implement **systematic process improvements** . + Establish and monitor **key performance indicators (KPIs) and critical quality metrics** to track product performance and drive accountability. + Lead **product and gate reviews** to validate design robustness and manufacturability. + **Customer Focus & Risk Management** + Act as the **voice of the customer (VOC)** by incorporating feedback into product design and quality enhancements. + Develop and implement **risk mitigation strategies** to address potential failure modes early in the development cycle. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering ( **Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline** ). + **8-10 years** of relevant experience, recognized as an expert in **quality management, product development, and program management** (including collaboration with external partners). + Expertise in **DFMEA, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, 8D problem-solving, and Six Sigma methodologies** . + Strong knowledge of **ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems** . + Proven ability to **lead cross-functional teams** and drive impactful quality improvements. **Preferred Qualifications** + Certified **Six Sigma Green/Black Belt** or **ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)** . + Experience in **automotive, aerospace, medical devices, or high-tech industries** . + Proficiency in **PowerSteering, JIRA, Power BI, Smartsheet, SAP** , and other program management tools. As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees in order to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. **Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.** **We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application in accordance with the RA No. 10173 also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012.**