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ADVANCED QUALITY ENGINEER

TE Connectivity Tanauan, Leyte, Philippines

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Posted Jun 30, 2026Apply by Jul 30, 2026
  • Role & seniority

    • Advanced Quality Engineer (Product Development / NPI focus)

    • Generally 5+ years experience; lead engineer for quality system, reviews, and NPI governance

  • Stack/tools

    • AQP/APQP (Advanced/Advanced Quality Planning)

    • FMEA / DFMEA, Design Reviews (DR)

    • SPC (process capability, ongoing monitoring)

    • MSA (measurement system analysis)

    • 7-QC tools, DOE

    • Six Sigma (Black/Green Belt)

    • GD&T

    • EIA-364 test procedures

    • ISO 9001 quality system

    • CTAR/FTAR (tool approval reports)

    • Software: Minitab / JMP

    • Auditing: internal/external auditor practices

  • Top 3 responsibilities

    • Build/execute NPI quality planning: facilitate DR/DFMEA, prototype/sample controls, ensure design verification/qualification timing (incl. design freeze and Gate5).

    • Statistical rigor & controls: run MSA, SPC/process capability, support FTAR/CTAR, approve measurement/cosmetic inspection, implement/maintain control plans for shop floor shipments.

    • Risk/customer/supplier & investigations: manage project risk, ensure customer initial requirements, NPI complaint investigations, postmortem reviews, supplier development/management.

  • Must-have skills

    • Strong analytical/problem-solving; strategic planning for complex situations

    • Quality engineering for cable assembly/connectors/socket (or relevant industry)

    • Fluency in ISO 9001, **

Full Description

Overview: TE Connectivity Data and Device Business Unit is seeking a dynamic and proactive Advanced Quality Engineer to support the new product design center. In this role, you will develop the Quality System for New Products and product changes from component to assembly within a Product Development team and monitor and guide the Product Development team to ensure Advanced Quality Planning is used in the development process.

You will facilitate the AQP tools, manage and mitigate project risk, manage customer initial requirements, and audit NPI projects. You will collaborate with the final manufacturing location, facilitate training, and share best practices and lessons learned. You will be involved in NPI complaint investigations, collecting documents and in-process records, conducting postmortem review, and ensuring effective implementation of a control plan for NPI shipments, supplier development and management.

Responsibilities

Organize and facilitate Design Review (DR) and Design Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (DFMEA) reviews. Implement quality planning and controls for prototype and/or sample builds and manage build records and documents. Complete measurement system analysis for inspection systems and gages to be utilized for the project. Review and analyze samples, quality issues and improvement actions during developing stage. Involve and drive for design verification before design freeze and product qualification testing before Gate5 of project. Conduct and analyze process capability studies in support of Final Tool Approval (FTAR) for all tools and production lines associated with the project using the Comprehensive Tool Approval Report (CTAR). Implement quality controls and documentation needed for production shop floor. Monitor process capability and oversee ongoing corrective actions as required. Review and approve the measurement and cosmetic inspection. Support the customer and quality system audit as required

Talent Development & Leadership

Support a culture of engagement and performance in alignment with TE’s core values Provide timely, thoughtful feedback to support your team’s growth and development Lead by example and act with empathy

What your background should look like: Success in the role requires strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, strategic analysis and planning capabilities involving complex situations, highly developed oral and written communication skills. In addition, successful candidate will have the following qualifications, experience, and skills

At least Bachelor degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field Quality control experience in cable assembly / connector / Socket or relevant industry. Good written and oral English communication. Understand ISO9001 quality system. Be good at SPC, FMEA, MSA, and 7-QC tools. Experienced in Statistical Process control techniques. Understand GD&T definition and requirements. Be good at APQP procedure and requirements. Be familiar with EIA-364 test procedures. Ability to foster teamwork and internal and external relationships. Excellent organizational habits and priority management Customer focused with a commitment to quality. Internal / External Auditor Six Sigma (Black/Green Belt) Design of Experiments Uplevel Communication Strategic Planning Skilled in using software (Mini Tab / JMP) Quality Leader

Job Overview

Leads reviews and strategies to ensure that all products meet quality standards.

Job Requirements

Tracking and reporting of quality metrics such as KPIs. Monitoring product life cycle processes and products for adherence to company and regulatory standards and practices; monitoring the effectiveness of quality processes and tools. Participating in planning and estimating quality support requirements for new products, functions, and components. Recommending modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality; working with product developers to resolve non-compliance issues.

What Your Background Should Look Like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional level experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level

Competencies

SET: Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

Quality ControlAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunicationStatistical Process ControlFMEAMSAAPQPISO9001GD&TSix SigmaDesign of ExperimentsTeamworkOrganizational SkillsCustomer FocusQuality Auditingmulti-location

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