Supplier Quality Engineer

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Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies, Inc. (ORT) is a global leading provider of intelligent vision-guided robotics systems and services. We develop social needs driven solutions for the global automation market. Our robotics systems provide unmatched performance and economic value throughout the production lifecycle, enabling customers to achieve precision, quality and productivity in their assembly, handling and packaging processes in a safer and greener environment.

We develop new electronics, mechanics and software for an exceptionally broad spectrum of robots – including autonomous mobile robots, articulated robots, parallel link robots, and more. Our product development teams have a passion for innovation, and a record of accomplishment of developing successful products for the global market and revolutionize interaction between human and machine!

ORT is subsidiary of Omron Corporation, a $8 billion global technology company celebrating more than 80 years of success.

Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies Division wants you to join us as a Supplier Quality Engineer who will play an active part in improving the design of these revolutionary robots.

In this role, you will be working with Design Engineers, Manufacturing and our valued suppliers to improve product quality and reliability. This role is based in our Pleasanton, CA facility.

Our Commitment to Employees:

• Training and Career Development Program to give employees a learning path with the necessary tools and resources they need to help build their career at Omron.
• Great financial opportunities with competitive compensation, immediate 401k match with 100% vesting, profit sharing, and Blue Cross Blue Shield for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits.
• Community Programs that include activities with local non-profit organizations and a Matching Gift Program.
• Work-Life Balance with Flexible Work Arrangements, Flexible Work Hours, and Sick/Vacation/Holiday Pay.
• Wellness Programs such as Walking Contests, Nutritional Learning Sessions, On Site Flu shots or Health Screenings, etc.
• Education Assistance Program.

Responsibilities:

• Work with strategic partners and suppliers to develop quality processes and outgoing supplier quality programs.
• Lead supplier audits to drive process improvements and compliance to QMS/EHS and EMS.
• Leads and facilitate failure investigations and implement 8D preventive actions with internal and external teams.
• Work with suppliers on design for quality and manufacturing to improve product quality and delivery.
• Develop quality plans, test requirements and assess supplier process capabilities from initial design to launch.
• Identify opportunities to reduce inspection based on risk and quality trends.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or Masters in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial) or equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience in quality assurance of complex electromechanical systems
• Demonstrable knowledge of 8D, risk assessments, design and process FMEA
• Excellent analytical abilities, technical writing ability, and comprehensive understanding of quality toolbox (ISO9001, SPC, DOE, GD&T, etc.)
• Experience as internal ISO 9001 auditor, and knowledge of CMM machine.

Omron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Omron we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.