Principal Battery Quality Engineer (Vietnam)

Techtronic Industries Company Limited (“TTI”, or the “Company”), founded in 1985 by German entrepreneur Horst Julius Pudwill, is a world leader in cordless technology. As a pioneer in Power Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, Floorcare and Cleaning Products, TTI serves professional, industrial, Do It Yourself (DIY), and consumer markets worldwide. With more than 47,000 employees globally, the company’s relentless focus on innovation and strategic growth has established its leading position in the industries it serves.

MILWAUKEE is at the forefront of TTI’s professional tool portfolio. With global research and development headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, the historic MILWAUKEE brand is renowned for driving innovation, safety, and jobsite productivity worldwide. The RYOBI brand, headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, remains the top choice for DIYers and continues to set the standard in DIY tool innovation. TTI’s diverse brand portfolio also includes trusted brands like AEG, EMPIRE, HOMELITE, and leading floorcare names HOOVER, ORECK, VAX, and DIRT DEVIL (based in Charlotte, North Carolina).

TTI’s international recognition and renowned brand portfolio are supported by a strong ownership structure that underscores the company’s global reach and stability. The Pudwill family remains the company’s largest shareholder, with the remaining ownership held largely by institutional investors at North American and European-owned firms. TTI is publicly traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Index, operating globally with a strong commitment to environmental, social, and corporate governance standards.

Job Summary:

This is a local employment opportunity in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam with immigration support and relocation assistance provided. For expatriates, the contract length is typically 2 years, based on the validity period of the issued working visa.

As Principal Battery Quality Engineer specializing in battery-powered tools, you will be playing a crucial role in defining and developing manufacturing and quality strategies for manufacturing and assembly systems. Focus will be on critical processes such as laser welding and resistance welding including qualifying and approving set-up parameters, fixtures and control/monitoring parameters. Key process development outputs include control plans, SPC control limits & requirements, establishing quality targets, and developing risk mitigation plans for advanced, new technology systems. You will collaborate closely with Advanced Manufacturing, Maintenance, Engineering, and larger cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless implementation of quality standards and processes in the production of consumer battery-powered tools.

Reporting Structure:

Direct: Battery Quality Manager

Responsibilities:

• Develop system level control plans and risk mitigation plans for Advanced Manufacturing Systems such as, but not limited to, Laser Welding and Assembly
• Support development and execution of Advanced Manufacturing Systems DOE’s and PFMEA’s to establish full-system SPC strategies.
• Coordinate alignment of critical control plan elements and processes globally, including SPC and in-process control requirements to enable data connectivity strategy.
• Support defect root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Responsible for system-level Quality sign-off before release for production.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations to product teams to minimize potential quality issues during production start-up.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization to enhance efficiency and reduce defects in advanced systems.
• Provide training to project quality engineering teams for system implementation.
• Provide project and production support for newly launched systems.
• Provide critical reviews of existing process control plans and process monitoring to drive continuous improvement on high value process steps.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Required:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Quality, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Equivalent.
• 6+ years of highly successful experience in related field.
• Willing to locate to Vietnam to work and travel internationally.
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills in written and spoken English with CET 4.0 and above. CET 6.0 preferred.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
• Ability to be direct “hands-on” with equipment and engineering projects.
• Quality statistical analysis skills (SPC, CPK, ANOVA Analysis, etc)
• Project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with various weld methods and technologies.
• Experience in automation systems, mechanical & electronic machine development and life cycle.

Preferred:

• Master of Science Degree in Engineering or MBA.
• Quality Engineering experience with battery and motor manufacturing processes focus
• Experience with ISO-9001, TS16949, or VDA 6.3 process auditing
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification

Remarks:

This is a local employment opportunity in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The successful candidate will be directly employed by our Vietnam entity under a Vietnam local labor contract.

We offer 5-day week, competitive remuneration package including 13th month salary, performance bonus, housing and free shuttle bus, health insurance and good career prospects to the right candidate. Interested parties please send your resume with expected salary by clicking Quick Apply.

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