Senior Design Quality Manager

About the role

The Senior Design Quality Manager will lead product safety initiatives for Philips in Suzhou, shaping risk management strategies and ensuring compliance with global standards. This role combines technical expertise with strategic leadership to drive a culture of proactive safety across all product lines.

Key responsibilities

• Utilizes advanced risk assessment methodologies such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) to identify hazards and develop mitigation strategies.
• Reviews and improves product safety processes, recommending enhancements and resource adjustments to optimize performance.
• Collaborates with regulatory bodies and industry associations to forecast trends, influence standards, and contribute to publications.
• Acts as a subject matter expert in product safety, providing strategic counsel and representing Philips in regulatory discussions.
• Leads development and implementation of a comprehensive product safety strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Strategizes innovative approaches to address emerging safety trends and technological risks, influencing product roadmaps.
• Participates in negotiations with regulatory authorities to achieve optimal safety outcomes.
• Guides team members on complex safety challenges and fosters ownership of solutions.
• Oversees a robust product safety management system, ensuring traceability and compliance.
• Leads internal audits, drives continuous improvement, and manages talent across the team.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Science or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience (or 3 years with a Master’s) in Quality Engineering, Safety Engineering, Process Engineering or related fields.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage performance, compensation and career development.

Required skills

• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Design for Quality (DFQ)
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• CAPA methodologies
• Regulatory requirements and compliance
• Privacy, safety and security risk assessment
• Technical documentation
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)