Job Title: Quality Engineer I

Location: Philadelphia PA 19104

Shift Timings: 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

Note: OT possible, based on need. OT work is required to be approved. Interview Process: Two Rounds. First round phone screen, second round onsite panel interview. ** DOD/ITAR Compliant Required - Candidates must be compliant with DOD requirements and be *US Citizens ONLY* based on project/location requirements. One year expected. Possibility of extension based on demand. Travel Requirements: Minimal travel expected (5% or less).

Summary of Job:

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.

Must-have/Required skills:

• 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.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related Technical degree
• Minimum 3 years' experience in manufacturing/process/quality
• 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 independently
• Experience with disposition of materials
• Experience with procedure and work instruction development
• Project management experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge or experience with ISO 9001 and/or regulated products.

Nice-to-have 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 software (e.g., Minitab)
• Experience in optical manufacturing setting
• 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

Key responsibilities and duties:

• 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