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Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years. 

With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide.  The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.

We are looking for a quality planning process engineer who is responsible to conduct process risk assessments, devise risk mitigative measures in the PCS process definitions and govern the production release of the PCS processes for NPI customization products.  

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to: 
•    Conducting and analysing quality risks assessment of the assembly process instructions and methods and collaborate closely with NPI process engineers to define risk mitigative measures, implement them in the PCS process definitions before production release and review their effectiveness during first sample builds especially for NPI customization products.
•    Conduct review of risk mitigative measures in the PCS process definitions and perform basic checks i.e. formality and integrity of data to ensure correctness of the PCS process definitions, before approving them for production release.
•    Track open actions related to quality risks arising from NPI sample builds and proactively follow-up their closures before the products are released for mass production.
•    Actively engage in problem solving activities related to assembly processes, implement corrective actions and effectively communicate those actions to all required personnel.
•    Actively involve in PFMEA and DFMEA sessions and discussions of NPI new development products.
•    Be the subject matter expert in assembly process quality controls to derive standards, sustain them across all product lines and deliver the knowledge to assemblers, supervisors and engineers.
•    Drive or support continuous improvement initiatives especially related to enhancing assembly in-process quality controls to effectively prevent and detect failures.
•    Support process engineering teams to analyze risks in defined process methods, flow and systems to identify opportunities of continuous improvements and drive towards realization.
•    Support cross-functional team to improve and standardize assembly process methods to enhance process quality and safety.
•    Develop and maintain assembly process standards and documentation: Process Risk assessment documentation (PFMEA) for NPI customization products.
•    To define, plan and conduct PCS process audits on the released PCS process definitions regularly within reasonable time intervals to ensure integrity and quality of released PCS processes.
•    Any other duties as assigned by superior or management.

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

•    At least 4 years of experience in Mechanical Assembly industry (Process Development / Leak Testing / Cleaning / Cleanroom Assembly).
•    Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
•    Highly knowledgeable in FMEA and possess strong technical acumen in evaluating quality risks
•    Advanced knowledge and experience on in-process quality controls
•    Experience in root cause analysis and 8D problem solving skills
•    Proficient in English

Preferred Qualification
•    8 years of experience in Mechanical Assembly industry (Process Development / Leak Testing / Cleaning / Cleanroom Assembly).
•    Pro-active, Organized, good team player and customer-oriented
•    Strong organization, time management, planning skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
•    Strong interpersonal skills, experienced in leading cross-functional teams
•    Experience in vacuum valve industry and leak tight equipment manufacturing assembly process will be added advantage.
•    Certified six sigma Green Belt/Black Belt
•    Practical LEAN Manufacturing background 

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VAT is an equal opportunity employer. We see ourselves as a responsible and far-sighted employer that offers not only jobs, but also career and personal development opportunities through various training programs. We recognize the value of employee diversity and provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified application that contributes to innovation, improves customer orientation and employee satisfaction. One-step in this direction is to ensure that people are recognized and fairly compensated for their contributions to the company. In 2021, VAT received the Fair-ON-Pay+ certificate as an acknowledgement for our commitment in ensuring equal pay for equal work between men and women.