Quality Engineer

Requisition Number: 74058

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Scope of Position: 

Strengthens product quality systems and architecture throughout the Quality Management System within an advanced optics manufacturing operation. Translates and champions customer requirements and field performance insights into clear standards, controls, and acceptance criteria. Drives continuous improvement and a culture of compliance, while managing changes to processes, products, and equipment and mitigating risk. Ensures deliverables are fit for their intended use through appropriate testing, inspection, and verification. Collaborates cross functionally and makes independent, data driven decisions grounded in rigorous engineering and scientific methods and quality best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge and application of ISO Quality Standards 

• Ensures adequacy of product Quality and compliance with requirements. 

• Drives continuous improvement in Quality, manufacturing and cost reduction for the site. 

• Optimize sampling plans and sampling methods for QC and manufacturing 

• Collaborates with plant and Division innovation teams to evaluate new product needs and translate them to meaningful plant specifications. 

• Work with Plant Engineering group in Support of qualification and validation. 

• Authors and/or performs reviews of various user documentation, SOPs, and specifications. 

• Develops and maintains a high level of product, analytical, and process knowledge 

• Performs internal and external auditing 

• Provides training to employees, as needed (new procedures, technical training, etc.). 

• Ensures changes to process meet product quality, compliance, cost and productivity targets. 

• Leads peers and/or departments in the performance of investigations and resolutions of customer complaints and other root cause investigations that affect product or process performance 

• Lead and/or support projects and apply PEx tools to yield process and flow improvements with the purpose of reducing cost, process optimization, increasing capacity, or reducing complexity. Lead Lean exercises to find opportunities to improve through data analysis, experimentation, and collaboration with experts. 

Travel Requirements: Minimal travel expected (5% or less)

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: Typically 7/8 AM – 4/5 PM Monday – Friday, with some flex including off shift and weekend coverage is possible to support project assignments. Some after hour phone conferences are also possible.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical degree

• 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing/process/quality

• Previous Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing or technical function. 

• Experience with internal and external auditing

• Demonstrated effective use of root cause and problem-solving skills to resolve technical issues

• Experience with procedure and work instruction development

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Knowledge or experience with ISO 9001 and/or regulated products. 

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Performance Excellence (Six Sigma) Green Belt or Black Belt

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or equivalent

• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or equivalent

• Demonstrated leadership experience in project management

• Proficiency in problem solving / statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab)

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $80,011.00 - $110,016.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

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