New Product Development Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Littelfuse is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide. With approximately 16,000 employees we design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation. Our global reach is matched by a culture that empowers innovation and long-term growth. Guided by our principles We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, and We Own the Outcome, we work collaboratively, think boldly, and deliver solutions that move industries forward.

Reporting to the North America Regional Quality Manager, you will be responsible for leading the quality activities throughout the 5-phase NPPD process.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive quality into the design and development process, ensuring products are robust, manufacturable, and reliable.
• Responsible for quality metrics and deliverables throughout the APQP 5-phase product development.
• Manage the effective oversight of NPD QA activities, as well as participate as an active QA representative on project teams.
• Partner with Design and Product Engineers to control product development through a phase approach.
• Lead NPD teams in risk management activities for new products and processes occurring in the various phases of the project.
• Champion the "Lessons Learned" process by capturing knowledge from past projects and field failures to prevent recurrence in new designs.
• Lead the quality assessment of new suppliers and critical components during the design phase to ensure supply chain readiness.
• Manage the transition from NPD to mass production, ensuring all quality gates are met and the operations team is fully trained and prepared for launch.
• Translate Voice of Customer (VOC) into robust design requirements and validation plans to ensure the final product meets user expectations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of 5-phase APQP new product development process.
• Analytical and statistical skills, including DoE.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturability/Design for Reliability.
• Knowledge of semiconductor reliability testing and failure mechanisms.
• Working knowledge of D/PFMEA and risk-based thinking.
• Experience with planning and integrating quality processes and objectives into production processes.
• Skilled in problem solving and root cause analysis; knowledge of the entire 8D process.
• Understanding of MSA, CpK, safe launch, PPAP.
• Education: BS level – engineering, mathematics or sciences.
• Semiconductor background – discrete assembly, wafer fab, processing; power semiconductor knowledge a plus.
• 3–5 years in a related quality engineering role.
• Must be willing to accommodate meetings for other time zones.
• Excellent English verbal/written communication skills.

At Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development. Guided by our culture principles, our teams work together to deliver value for customers and make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance-based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities.