.Manufacturing Quality EngineerLandis+Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions. We measure and analyze energy utilization to generate empowering analytics for smart grid and infrastructure management, enabling utilities and consumers to reduce energy consumption. Our innovative and proven portfolio of software, services and intelligent sensor technology is a key driver to decarbonize the grid. Having avoided more than 9 million tons of CO2 in FY 2021 and committed to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, Landis+Gyr manages energy better – since 1896. With sales of USD 1.5 billion in FY 2021, Landis+Gyr employs around 6,500 talented people across five continents.The Manufacturing Quality Engineer shall maintain the Quality level targets and implement the Quality improvement initiatives to ship defect-free Products to the Customers.Responsibilities:Responsible to manage the quality performance KPIs of the production environment to ensure defect-free products to Landis+Gyr customers aligned with on-time delivery.Apply fundamental quality standards and procedures for processing materials into partially finished or finished products at the production environment.Execute continuous improvement/green belt initiatives through trend management methodology aligned to the Zero defect initiative.Responsible to assist with customer communication (root cause analysis, corrective actions and required certificates).Identify and communicate improvements early in the product development process.Maintain, present, and act upon production environment quality metrics.Key Performance Indicators:Drive the production environment to achieve all relevant KPIs:First Pass Yield (FPY)PPM PerformanceCAPA TATManagement of Blocked Inventory DollarsComplete and timely PPAP execution/submissionAct as primary representative for all areas of internal and external audits.NPI support through PPAP Quality Plan creation and execution.Core Area of Responsibility/Accountability:Apply fundamental quality standards, procedures and follow Landis+Gyr policies.Responsible to drive the manufacturing production line to ensure capable processes and best in class results in Quality (production, product service center, reflash area, customer returns, etc.).Responsible to manage & report KPIs as required.Responsible to perform all PPAPs on time according to Project schedules and complete quality activities, including transfers to the manufacturing environment.Participate as technical resource for supplier transfers as necessary.Execute the Zero defects initiative by implementing corrective actions at the source.Apply fundamental statistical tools and techniques in quality control and reliability activities.Lead and participate in Quality internal/external Audits and manage findings/observations to closure.Responsible for identifying opportunities and implementing poka-yokes in the process