Work at OMRON! Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies, Inc. (ORT) is a global leading provider of intelligent vision-guided robotics systems and services.
We develop social needs driven solutions for the global automation market.
Our robotics systems provide unmatched performance and economic value throughout the production lifecycle, enabling customers to achieve precision, quality and productivity in their assembly, handling and packaging processes in a safer and greener environment.
We develop new electronics, mechanics and software for an exceptionally broad spectrum of robots – including autonomous mobile robots, articulated robots, parallel link robots, and more.
Our product development teams have a passion for innovation, and a record of accomplishment of developing successful products for the global market and revolutionize interaction between human and machine!
ORT is a subsidiary of Omron Corporation, a $8 billion global technology company celebrating more than 80 years of success.
About the location: Pleasanton, California
Brand new, state-of-the-art 140,000 square-foot facility in Silicon Valley. Senior Quality Engineer We are seeking to hire a talented Senior Quality Engineer to join our team located in Pleasanton, CA facility.
This person will have the below specific duties:
Serve as point person for major quality issues related to the robotics business and the safety business.Hold regular meetings with stakeholders to review status of quality KPI's and issue resolution.Use and deploy SW tools (Atlassian JSM) to meet business objectives including capturing and prioritizing issues/requests, dashboarding status, and performing analytics on relevant data to monitor organizational performance regarding quality.Develop and improve QMS procedures and processes, analyzing current and future needs.Provide training on QMS and perform internal reviews across HR, Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, Production, and Supply Chain to ensure consistent QMS implementation.Work closely with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, and Service to facilitate quality improvements.Capture organizational lessons-learned and drive continuous process improvements. Our Commitment to Employees: Training and Career Development Program to give employees a learning path with the necessary tools and resources they need to help build their career at Omron.Great financial opportunities with competitive compensation, immediate 401k match with 100% vesting, profit sharing, and Blue Cross Blue Shield for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits.Community Programs that include activities with local non-profit organizations and a Matching Gift Program.Work-Life Balance with Flexible Work Arrangements, Flexible Work Hours, and Sick/Vacation/Holiday Pay.Wellness Programs such as Walking Contests, Nutritional Learning Sessions, On Site Flu shots or Health Screenings, etc.Education Assistance Program. Responsibilities: Provide strong leadership and expertise to ensure Omron's products are designed and manufactured in accordance with Omron's quality standards, process guidelines, and best practices.Use KPIs to ensure business quality targets are met and quality improvement initiatives are effective.Work closely with our Global Quality (GQ) and Global Sales and Service (OEXs) partners to maintain strong alignment on quality processes and priorities and to foster collaborative and productive relations.Own and maintain the QMS (ISO-9001) and EMS (ISO-14001) compliance for the business including all associated documentation, organizational training, internal and external audits, and planning and execution of continuous improvements.Lead a cross-functional quality team (dotted-line) from Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Warranty, and Service to ensure organizational quality goals are met and quality improvement initiatives are well-planned and successfully executed.Foster a culture of empowerment, collaboration, trust, and respect-for-all within the organization.Represent Omron in a professional, ethical, and socially responsible manner Job Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from a four-year college or related technical school.
Master's Degree preferred.Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in manufacturing and quality assurance.
Prior management experience preferred.Deep knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 implementation.Sound understanding of Six Sigma methodologies and facilitating process improvement projects using PDCA, DMAIC methods or similar.Strong knowledge of electro-mechanical systems and working knowledge of software development and deployment.Strong leader with outstanding verbal and written communication skills.Excellent team builder with proven leadership abilities and well-developed emotional intelligence.Strong analytical and organizational skills to enable data-driven decisions.Proven ability to manage expectations and to resolve problems and conflicts within a matrixed organization.Working knowledge of software tools (Office365, MS Teams/SharePoint).Thorough knowledge of JSM and Salesforce as quality toolsProven ability to serve as a change agent for continuous improvement. Don't meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.
At Omron we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Omron is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The annual salary range for this role is $130,000 - $155,000 a year, however, base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
This position is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus program.
Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.