PV/WRC Engineer

- Assure best Quality of the manufactured products for satisfaction of Continental customers and support the achievement of the revenue target.
- Serve as the resource person for PV/WRC Laboratory during Customer discussions.
- Represent the Product Validation Laboratory in providing statements of conformity, opinions, and/or interpretations in test reports and other related documents.- Implement robust laboratory and failure analysis controls to ensure reliable test results for the analysis and prevention of defects, scrap, NCC to achieve the profit target.
- Lead and organize team that test and analyzes products and take appropriate decisions for improvement.
- Monitor the expenditures and lead the achievement of target budget.
- Ensure cost effectiveness programs and projects for PV/WRC Laboratory.- Establish and execute PV and WRC strategies to achieve the targets aligned with Company goals and objectives
- Analyze and review past performances, perform risk assessment versus company goals and objectives.
- Define key focus areas, measurable, targets and identify projects that will impact the achievement of KPI's.
- Deploy agreed Quality Laboratory strategy to all interested parties.
- Plan for resources via the regular budget process.
- Supports the definition of the PV/WRC laboratory budget for investment, Low Value Assets (LVA), and other fixed costs.
- Test and analyzes products and take appropriate decisions for improvement.a) Deliver Quality testing for Product Validation and failure analysis of products to realize perfect launch and no spills:
  - Review Customer requirements and Internationally recognized standard test methods.
  - Perform and report PV test results of new products for G80 release.
  - Develop comprehensive Failure Analysis flow for Customer return.
b) Assure business continuity thru robust Laboratory and Failure analysis by applying new technology and techniques.a) Employ Quality and Laboratory Management System to assure all Test Method meets the requirements of International Standards and Customer and improving the system whenever necessary in a lean approach:
  - Ensure that process Quality systems and Internal audits are executed and sustain for continuous improvement.
  - Track and manage customer complaints and issues in Continental Quality Tracking System (CQTS) and Customer Portal and report the performance to management.
  - Manage and promote effective use of quality tools, processes and systems to support customer quality requirements.
  - Maintain compliance to standards (IATF16949, ISO/IEC 17025) and reviews suitability of laboratory specifications, policies and procedures.
  - Conduct Internal System and Process Audits.
  - Review of quality assurance implementation to determine potential risks on the test.
b) Protect the Customer by assuring reliable PV Test results that proactively identify potential field failures that could result to warranty claims/recalls which may endanger the Company image:
  - Ensures immediate actions and comprehensive analysis of defective parts from 0-Km and Field.
  - Communicate directly to Customer for the resolution of Customer Complaint.
  - Manage customer portals and understand customer specific requirements.
  - Failure Analysis of failed part/s from Customer Returns and PV Failures.
  - Conduct an effective 8D generation to avoid reoccurrence of issues to customer and performs 8D Quality assessment of accomplished 8D's.
  - Ensure on-time completion of 8D and reporting to customer.
c) Execution of Quality Testing for Product Validation:
  - Manages the capabilities of PV to provide real-time plant wide support.
  - Perform and report PV test results for change PPAP resulting from any change during series production after G90.
  - Perform Equipment Maintenance and Compliance Verification (i.e. Proficiency Testing, Calibration and Preventive Maintenance).
  - Perform PV equipment capacity planning.
  - Development, modification, verification and validation of methods
  - Analysis of results, including statements of conformity or opinions and interpretations
  - Report, review and authorization of results- Maintain and expand the business partnership with customers, suppliers and other interested parties to meet and exceed their expectations.
- Understand customer requirements and deliver accordingly.
- Gain customer's trust through on-time response and transparent communication.
- Maintain positive customer feedback rating
- Perform Supplier Performance Monitoring (Outsourced tests).
- Expand the external laboratory mapping.- Develop and maintain a competent and knowledgeable Quality Laboratory and WRC team to fulfill and exceed their tasks to keep and continuously improve the its performance.
- Actualize Competency Assessment of team members towards the desired competency Level.
- Establishes technical training modules for Laboratory personnel.
- Develop and maintain the competency of respective subordinate thru the use of Competency Assessment and the generation of the Developmental Plan.
- Ensure competency of laboratory technicians through periodic training and qualification exams.- Engaging and directing the organization towards Quality First Mindset in a multicultural environment.
- Develop, maintain and implement effective test solutions to meet customer expectations.
- Participates and to be involved Quality programs like Quality Week, and Quality Awards.
- Perform Risk Assessment on Laboratory processes.Promote Core Values and Malasakit culture through active involvement in Company activities
- Initiate Malasakit activities
- Participate in Human Relations in their CSR and GWP activities
- Effectively implement procedures in accordance to the Environmental and Energy Management System (ISO 14001 and ISO 50001)- Digitalization team for Laboratory.
- Lead and Participate in CBS Programs and CIM ideas.
- Contribute to the maintenance of the laboratoy in terms of 5S.

Quality Management Systems (ISO 17025/ IATF16949/VDA 6.3)

Leadership and Communication Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Quality Tools and MethodsCustomer & Product Requirements

Technical Know-how (PV, WRC)PCB Circuit Analysis

Any related course to Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineeringa)

At least 1 year experience in Product Validation and/or Failure Analysis (FA) of PCB assembly in automotive manufacturing industry
b) Knowledgeable in Quality Management Systema) Experience in electronics and manufacturing procesess.
b) Project and problem resolution experiencea)

Capable in handling and communicating with customersExperience in working with people of different cultures

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Continental is one of the five largest automobile suppliers worldwide. Our development centers and production facilities are located where our customers are, so we are always nearby – worldwide. Many of our business units have excellent competitive positions: We are number one worldwide for foundation brakes, safety electronics, telematics, vehicle instrumentation, and fuel supply systems, and number two for electronic brake systems and brake boosters. We are the fourth worldwide for tires and are the European market leader for passenger and light truck tires, winter tires, and industrial tires. Our ContiTech division is the world market leader for foils used in vehicle interiors, conveyor belts, as well as for air springs used in rail transportation technology.

The Plant is certified on TS 16949, ISO 14001, ANSI  ESD S.20-2007, IEC 61340-5-1:2007.