Position: Quality Engineer I, Req#: CRNGJP00027360
Location: Fairport, NY (100% onsite)
Duration: 6+ Months Contract
**DOD/ITAR Compliant Required** - Candidates must be qualified to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not supported for this position.
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.
Strengthens the Product Quality Systems and Architecture within the organization by driving fundamental understanding and continual improvements that positively influence the Quality Management System. Applies knowledge of engineering principles and practices to effectively accomplish technical assignments and mitigate risks associated with process, product, and equipment changes. Makes decisions independently based upon sound engineering and scientific methods.
Education and Experience:
Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Technical discipline (Industrial or Mechanical Technology) or related degree
Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing/process/quality role
Previous Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing or technical function.
Experience with internal and external auditing
Demonstrated use of root cause and problem-solving skills to resolve technical issues
Experience with procedure and work instruction development
Project management experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Knowledge or experience with ISO 9001 and/or regulated products.
Additional/Desired Skills:
Experience with optics and optical assemblies
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 software (e.g., Minitab)
Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership):
Ability to work positively within a team environment (strong team player)
Proven self-starter - able to effectively manage high levels of uncertainty and change
Cross-cultural sensitivity and self-awareness in interacting with others
Customer (internal and external) focused
Organized and detail-oriented.
Roles and 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 the 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
Provide 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.
Develop & execute project plans to achieve the Future State.