Manager, Process Control

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Position Summary:

The Manager Process Control is responsible for ensuring high-quality standards across the entire manufacturing process including supplier quality contract manufacturer performance in-process inspections and end-of-line testing. This role manages a team of Debug & Test Technicians and works cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain to drive defect reduction process improvements and supplier accountability.

Key Accountabilities:

• In-Process & OGQA Inspection:
  • Oversee in-process assembly to detect and contain defects before test.
  • Lead a team of Test and Debug Technicians responsible for functional testing environmental testing and Burn-In.
  • Manage and reduce inventory sitting in various debug status
  • Establish and influence Return to Vendor (RTV) processes for non-conforming materials.

• Supplier & Contract Manufacturer (CM) Quality Management
  • Assist in developing and enforcing supplier quality standards to ensure incoming materials meet specifications.
  • Work with contract manufacturers to ensure process control defect tracking and adherence to quality KPIs.
  • Partner with Supply Chain to ensure suppliers meet cost quality and delivery expectations.

• Failure Analysis & Continuous Improvement
  • Lead failure analysis for non-conforming materials production defects and test failures within manufacturing and at CMs.
  • Work closely with Hardware Quality and Manufacturing Engineering teams to drive DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) improvements.
  • Drive quality training programs for operators technicians and engineers to improve process adherence.

• Quality Metrics Reporting & Compliance
  • Own key manufacturing quality KPIs (First Pass Yield Defect Rate Scrap Rate Supplier PPM Cost of Quality).
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 IPC standards and other industry-specific quality regulations.
  • Develop real-time quality dashboards and reporting tools to provide visibility into performance trends.
  • Collaborate with IT and ERP teams to ensure quality data integration within NetSuite or PowerBI

• 5 years of experience in manufacturing quality supplier quality or production quality roles.
• Strong knowledge of electronics manufacturing PCBA production mechanical assemblies or industrial hardware.
• Experience managing supplier and CM relationships audits and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with test fixture development/qualification test software and troubleshooting test failures.
• Strong data analysis skills; experience with NetSuite preferred
• Leadership experience managing test technicians or quality inspectors.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 IPC standards and regulatory compliance.

Key Relationships:

Reports To: Director of Manufacturing

Direct Reports: Debug & Test Technicians; works closely with Hardware Quality Leads & Director Hardware Quality

Success Metrics:

• Supplier Defect Rate (PPM): Reduction in incoming material issues.
• First Pass Yield (FPY): Increase in production quality without rework.
• In-Process Defect Rate: Reduction of defects caught during assembly.
• End-of-Line Defect Rate: Improved functional test results at final QA.
• Supplier & CM Quality Scorecards: Measurable supplier performance improvements.
• Reduction in Manufacturing Scrap & Rework Costs.

Perks and Benefits:

Note: We do offer flexible onsite and remote work options. Our Benefits are designed to reflect this and include:

• Comprehensive health benefits starting on day one
• RRSP Matching Plan
• Variable Incentive Plan
• Mio-Days: We extend all three-day weekends to four-days and provide a Holiday Shutdown in December
• Virtual Healthcare Service providing employees and their families access to healthcare providers 24/7
• Internet subsidy and a remote work allowance
• Enhanced paternity and maternity leaves
• Unlimited vacation policy
• Wellness offerings (Fitness Mindfulness)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion colour national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. Please indicate if you require accommodation on your application and our team will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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