Site Quality Systems Lead

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?

Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Site Quality Systems Lead's responsibilities include overseeing quality management system, customer audit functions for Advanced Energy sites globally (as assigned by the Senior Global Quality Systems Manager) ensuring compliance with new and existing quality standards and regulations, implementing quality management actions, and contributing to the development of company policies and procedures. The Site Quality Systems Lead provides support to projects from the planning phase to project completion.

To be successful, you should be able to ensure that all processes and procedures meet regulatory and quality standards, and promptly resolve any issues or discrepancies that may arise. Auditing to ensure design center, service, and manufacturing sites (as assigned) globally are following the required standard(s).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates and manages a global audit schedule ensuring conformance to ISO and other applicable standards.

• Responsible for maintaining, improving, and executing internal, external (e.g., registrars) and customer audits.

• Partner with employees and leadership to maintain and further develop throughout the organization a strong culture of ethics and compliance, including personal accountability at all levels in the organization with a spirit of partnership and positive problem solving.

• Execute routine and risk-based monitoring and auditing of relevant business activities and related policies and procedures; identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; assist in and oversee the implementation of corrective action plans as necessary; and generate reports on monitoring, auditing, and risk assessment for the business.

• Ensure audit observations are communicated, tracked, and remediated in compliance with internal policies as well as with all applicable regulatory requirements

• Support management reviews, defining agenda and capturing meeting minutes. Generates metrics and trend reports, as necessary.

• Oversee internal auditing and supplier quality programs, including scheduling and participating in audits, to ensure compliance with appropriate quality standards and regulations.

• Develop internal auditing tools and conduct internal audits and reports.

• Maintain audit-related policies, procedures, and forms to ensure conformance with standards and continuous improvement of internal audit-related activities.

• Manage audit conduct or coordinates with local resources, communicates results and tracks corrective actions through completion.

• Ensure compliance with current regulations.

• Monitor and report on all activities, processes, and procedures.

• Determine data-driven solutions and implement quality improvement plans.

• Perform regular inspections and reviews to ensure employees adhere to quality and safety policies.

• Assist with the development of company policies, processes, and procedures, ensuring compliance to global requirements.

• Provide departments with quality planning and support.

• Conduct or assist with regulatory and quality training sessions.

• Manage and continuously improve the quality document control and corrective action systems and communicate system status through performance metrics.

• Manage and gain support for changes impacting the entire organization.

• Drive and maintain compliance to Enterprise Quality Management Systems.

• Audit multiple Design Centers to ensure compliance to applicable standards and drives corrective actions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work in a standard office environment

• Audit activities will take place in all AE work environments, including manufacturing, service, and laboratory settings

• 30% domestic and international travel may be required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Highly skilled auditor, able to conduct effective inquiry, investigation, and verification

• Deep understanding of the application of quality systems in product development, manufacturing, and service environments

• Ability to manage quality audit processes conforming to recognized standards (e.g., ISO 9001).

• Skilled at using statistical and non-statistical QA/QC tools to collect, research, analyze data and present to managers.

• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent SharePoint and Microsoft office suite program skills.

• Self-directed, ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and sometimes ambiguous environment.

• Ability to enforce standards when applicable.

EXPERIENCE:

• Lead auditor certification from an (International Register of Certificated Auditors) IRCA organization, or ability to complete upon hiring, this includes the following standards (current version):

• 19011 (Auditing Guidelines)

• 9001 (Quality Management)

• 18435 (Medical)

• 14001 (EMS)

• Preparing, coordinating, and executing top level customer audits.

• 5 – 10 years auditing experience or combination of ISO, Manufacturing and Service industry knowledge.

• Previous manager experience.

• Ability to lead and influence all organization levels.

EDUCATION:

Essential:

• Certification as a Quality Engineer and/or Quality Auditor with the American Society for Quality (ASQ) or other accredited business.

Desirable:

• BS in business or engineering / or equivalent experience in auditing.

COMPENSATION:

As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $70,000 to $90,000 per year.

BENEFITS:

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan for eligible positions, and a discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from

• Short and long-term disability and life insurance

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts

• Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays

• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off

• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads

• Company matched 401(k)

• Tuition reimbursement

• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs  

• Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.

Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to HumanResources@aei.com

Applications will be accepted through 05/31/2024, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.