Lead Quality Engineer

Overview

The Quality Engineer is a skilled professional who, with limited supervision from the Quality Assurance Manager, applies advanced principles of product and service quality evaluation and control. This role leverages a diverse body of knowledge and technologies to ensure excellence in processes and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Quality Assurance Manager with development and operation of Quality Systems
• Review proposed contracts, products and processes to avoid or eliminate unnecessary quality difficulties
• Plan the quality measurements and controls on materials, processes, and product that provide adequate control of quality at minimum quality related costs
• Determine that manufacturing processes have sufficient capability to meet quality requirements
• Analyze quality information and feedback analyses and make recommendations for adjustments to product design, manufacturing processes, equipment, and the quality system
• Inspect optical components and hardware
• Provide leadership in the application of statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality practices, workmanship and process problems
• Carry out essential steps in establishing and maintaining the company quality system on behalf of the Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Planning and Execution

• Recommends quality objectives and goals in line with company thrusts and initiatives
• Collaborates with Quality Management, Marketing, Engineering and Customers to establish specific quality requirements for products based on customer needs
• Reviews proposed and new contracts and new designs for manufacturing quality ability
• Able to create AS9100 FAIs
• Plans quality measurements and controls to provide adequate control of quality at minimum costs
• Ensures QA has adequate metrology to support quality requirements of new processes
• Defines and communicates quality requirements to Suppliers through Purchasing documents
• Works with Manufacturing Engineering and Production to integrate quality measurement and control devices with production equipment for optimum automation and feedback

Continuous Improvement and Customer Service

• Analyzes quality information and recommends improvements to increase product and process uniformity, reliability and quality characteristics
• Reviews product specifications and makes changes to meet or exceed customer requirements
• Maintains awareness of new technologies for product metrology and evaluation
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the quality system and addresses customer complaints with corrective actions
• Conducts root cause analysis and leads corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Performs FMEA as needed to reduce rejects and production problems
• Coordinates government and customer inspections and quality system surveys where applicable
• Represents the quality engineering group to customers
• Resolves warranty issues in a timely manner

Support to Quality Control, Sales, Engineering and Operations

• Reviews prints and quotes for QA requirements as needed
• Provides technical assistance to other departments
• Maintains up-to-date documentation reflecting customer and internal changes
• Provides leadership in applying statistical methods to diagnose quality problems
• Interprets quality requirements for inspection and supports production with quality decisions
• Engages with suppliers to ensure timely supply of quality products
• Develops and implements quality training and orientation programs

Nonconforming Material Control

• Chairs the Material Review Board and manages segregation of nonconforming material
• Processes Deviation Requests and coordinates with customers and programs to ensure acceptability before shipment
• Implements Quality Improvement, supplier deviation requests and waivers
• Investigates nonconforming materials and drives corrective actions
• Works with cross-functional teams for disposition and correction of root causes
• Codes NCMRs and analyzes trends

Education & Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in one or more branches of Quality Assurance
• BS/MS in Quality Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, the Basic Sciences or equivalent degree

Skills

• Strong inspection, writing and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Statistical Methods
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with customers and suppliers
• Understanding Mil-Specs, ANSI, ISO etc.
• Experience with interferometers, spectrophotometers, calipers, micrometers, CMMs, lasers and electronic test equipment
• American Society for Quality Certification as a Quality Engineer is a plus
• Lead auditor experience is a plus

Working Conditions

• Lab and Office Environment

Physical Requirements

• Standing for extended periods; 25% of the time
• Walking, talking, hearing as part of typical office and shop floor activities
• Lifting up to 1015 pounds as needed

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• All employees follow site EHS procedures and corporate EHS standards
• Quality responsibilities related to ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and other standards may apply depending on location

Culture Commitment

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a manufacturing company with diverse applications and a focus on career development and growth.

Location

Murrieta, CA

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