NPI Quality Technician

JOB TITLE:

NPI Quality TechnicianDEPARTMENT:

Manufacturing QualityREPORTS TO:

Senior NPI Quality ManagerLOCATION:

Littlehampton, West Sussex, UKABOUT ADVANCED ENERGYAdvanced 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. With engineering know-how and responsive service and support around the globe, the company builds collaborative partnerships to meet technology advances, propel growth for its customers and innovate the future of power. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.Role Summary:As an NPI Quality Technician in the RandD pilot line, you will play a hands-on role in verifying and validating the quality of new product builds through inspection, auditing, and issue detection. Your focus will be on ensuring that early-stage builds meet internal and customer quality standards before scaling up production. Will interact closely with Quality Managers and NPI assembly teams to ensure risks are detected and addressed at the earliest phase. You will also assist in generating Product Quality Plan documentation that outlines quality requirements and inspection points throughout the product lifecycle.Key Responsibilities:Perform in-process and finalqualityaudits through visual, dimensional, andfunctional checks on prototypes and pilot units duringNPIbuilds toverify conformance to assembly drawings, BOMs, and work instructions.Check work instructions, build travellers, and inspection records for accuracy and completion.Audit assembly processes for adherence to specifications, workmanship andIPC standards.Record, classify, and escalatequalityissues in real time using the defined QMS tools.Work closely with engineers and technicians to identify root causes and validate corrections.Support First Article Inspections (FAI) and validate rework effectiveness.Monitor and track keyNPIqualitymetrics like, FPY, and build conformance.Provide feedback on design or process issues encountered during audit and inspection.Assist in training build operators and technicians onqualitycriteria and defect awareness.Collaborate withNPIQualityProgram Manager in generating ProductQualityPlan documentation, including inspection checkpoints,qualitycontrol requirements, and critical-to-quality(CTQ) elements.Skills and Qualifications:Experience with hands-on inspection tools (e.g., calipers, microscopes, multimeters).Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and assembly documentation.Basic understanding of defect categorization, rework tags, and NCR processes.Familiarity with QMS standards (ISO 9001),IPC-A-610and RandD prototyping environments is a plus.Strong attention to detailsand ability to clearly communicate audit findings to both operators and engineers.Basic computer proficiency for data entry, documentation and reporting.Education and Experience :Diploma or technical certification in Electronics, Mechanical, orQualitydisciplines.0 – 3 years of hands-on experience inqualityinspection orNPIsupport role.Prior experience in pilot lines, new product builds, or prototype audit environments is a ..... full job details .....