Divergent is seeking a Product Reliability Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of their products and processes within their innovative, machine learning-driven manufacturing system (DAPS™), aiming to improve performance, reduce costs, and accelerate time-to-market for complex vehicle structures and subsystems, with an expansion into the Aerospace and Defense sector.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in quality initiatives focused on process improvement, defect reduction, and inspection optimization in manufacturing environments.
- Proficiency in implementing and managing tools such as PPAP, FMEA, and root cause analysis (RCA) to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
- Knowledge of advanced inspection methods and tools, including CMM programming, Gage R&R, and sampling techniques, with a focus on effectiveness and efficiency.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and drive data-informed decisions to improve yield and reduce defects.
- Experience in statistical process control (SPC) and process capability analysis (Cpk) for monitoring and improving production processes.
- Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing or automated inspection systems is a plus.
- Experience in regulated industries such as automotive, aerospace, or defense with familiarity in standards like AS9100, ISO 9001, or IATF 16949.
Responsibilities
- Lead initiatives to improve process efficiency and reduce defects by analyzing quality and production data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
- Implement robust process controls and standardize inspection procedures to enhance consistency, prevent recurring quality issues, and improve first-pass yield.
- Optimize inspection strategies by leveraging advanced tools and techniques, including CMM programming, to balance precision with efficiency.
- Establish and maintain inspection criteria and acceptance standards aligned with customer requirements and industry best practices.
- Ensure inspection methods meet capability requirements through studies like Gage R&R and Cpk analyses.
- Manage nonconformance activities, including root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and Material Review Board (MRB) processes.
- Develop and implement scalable quality control plans and deploy new inspection technologies to align with company objectives and customer expectations.
Other
- Quality liaison for customers, managing audits, addressing quality concerns, and ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- Prepare and deliver required quality documentation, including PPAP, FAIR, and other customer-specific deliverables, while facilitating customer reviews and audits.
- Collaborate with customers to clarify quality requirements and maintain alignment on deliverables and expectations.
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
- Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers to ensure quality standards and customer expectations are met.
