Rockville is seeking an engineer skilled in audio / acoustic design, analysis and testing to help improve audio and acoustic product quality. The candidate will establish an office and team in China to help Rockville Audio ensure the performance and quality of it’s wide range of consumer, professional, automotive and marine audio products. Collaborate with the team in the U.S. (NYC) and with suppliers in Asia to develop and deliver good sound and value. Responsibilities include: ? Help to establish an office in China and hire, develop, and train a small core team focused on quality assurance (QA) of acoustical and electrical attributes. In addition, develop labs and equipment appropriate for audio acoustic and electrical evaluation ? Qualify supplier capability as it relates to audio / acoustic design, manufacturing process and capability, and reliability testing. Create, review and approve supplier factory incoming, and outgoing quality control, and reliability testing for audio / acoustic testing (OQC) ? Collaborate with U.S. team to develop product requirements and specifications for new products, and help to expedite product development and release. This will include measurement and analysis, validation and tuning of passive components or DSP parameters ? Collaborate with U.S. team to perform root cause analysis on customer return failures. Use this information to work with suppliers to address ongoing issues, and feedback into requirements and design of future products ? Perform acoustic and electrical testing and evaluations of audio products according to Rockville processes and methods. This includes powered and passive speakers systems (PA speaker, hi-fi speaker, in-wall speaker, subwoofer). This will include evaluating and qualifying “First Samples” for further development, and “Golden Samples” for production, and maintaining an inventory of Golden Samples for reference throughout production. ? Work with CEO to find, qualify and agree on contractual terms with new suppliers, and to protect Rockville’s interest in China ? Travel up to 1 week per month within China and Southeast Asia, and travel to Rockville headquarters in NYC up to 2 times per year.
Requirements: ? Electrical or Audio Engineering degree ? Experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, and failure analysis ? Experience in design, development, and manufacturing of audio products ? Experience in audio electrical and acoustic measurements, and audio equipment - for example: ? Audio Precision ? Sound Check ? Clio ? Room EQ Wizard (REW) ? Oscilloscope ? Klippel Distortion Analyzer ? T/S Parameter measurement ? Loudspeaker simulation (woofer enclosure, crossover design) ? DSP parameter tuning, including EQ, DRC or limiter, channel mix matrix ? Good English and Chinese communication skills
Rockville Audio is the culmination of years of development involving a team of dreamers, designers, and engineers. Proudly conceived and developed in the USA, Rockville manufactures high-end gear for professional audio, car stereo, marine audio, and home theater. We spare no expense in bringing to you the highest quality products.