Job Description

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We are presently seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer that will drive continual improvement, build a customer-supplier focused partnership, and ensure ISO-9001 compliance via company quality management processes and deliverables.

Main responsibilities:

Develop and improve positive supplier relationships.
Implement quality improvements professionally.
Represent the Quality, Engineering, and Procurement groups to suppliers for quality-related matters.
Issue and ensure timely and effective closure of supplier corrective action requests (SCAR).
Monitor and ensure Supplier Nonconformance Reports (SNCR) are closed timely and MRB repeated nonconforming dispositions result in SCARs.
Participate in Supply Chain Team meetings with the buyers to address Supplier OTD, SPPM, and other aspects of the supplier’s scorecard.
Drive the supplier qualification process, including reviewing supplier assessment surveys and supplier audit to approve, suspend, and disqualify suppliers appropriately.
Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) and assist in specification development and verification for transition to production:
Assist engineering in defining appropriate inspection plans and coordinating with metrology team (incoming inspection specialists) to ensure capable measurement methods are defined.
Ensure item compliance flow-down is complete and suppliers can meet the requirements and First Article Inspections (FAI).
Help manage compliance with regulatory requirements (RoHS, REACH etc.).
Plan and ensure procured materials product quality meets engineering specifications during the project and for sustaining production release.
Coordinate ongoing inspection and document packages including CofCs with supplier shipments.
Work with Supply Chain (Purchasing department) to find and review potential optic, electronic, PCBA, and mechanical suppliers.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology or five+ years of general supplier Quality Engineering experience.
2+ years experience as a supplier quality engineer preferred.
Previous experience as an optical or mechanical inspector is highly desired.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100.
Experience in interpretation and understanding of design drawing GD&T.
Ability to take responsibility for quality of all assigned products.
Ability to travel domestically up to 30% of the time often visiting multiple suppliers in a 3- to 5-day duration trip.
Proficient in MS Office 360 products.
Experience with Minitab, JMP or other statistical analysis software

Benefits start day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, PAID Maternity/Paternity leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Long-term and Short-term disability

Pay Range: $90,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on experience.

Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.

Our facility in Boulder, Coloradohas key functions in Research and Development, Operations, Production, and other disciplines. This facility specializesin the manufacturing of ultra-precision optical components, optical thin film coatings and optical sub-assemblies for demanding applications in lasers, materials processing, instrumentation, life sciences, avionics, and defense.

This site offers capabilities that include substantial design and engineering resources, comprehensive optical fabrication and coating capabilities, advanced assembly technology and an extensive in-house metrology lab.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Visa sponsorship is not available for any position at Excelitas

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Minorities/Females/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team! Visit: www.excelitas.com/join-our-team

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This job was posted on Sat Dec 30 2023 and expired on Sun Dec 31 2023.

Minimum $90K /yr

$105K /yr Average

Maximum $120K /yr

Tasks

Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.

Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.

Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.

Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer.

Coordinate and implement quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs.

Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.

Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.

Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.

Confer with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status.

Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.

Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities.

Complete production reports, purchase orders, and material, tool, and equipment lists.

Record or oversee recording of information to ensure currency of engineering drawings and documentation of production problems.

Evaluate precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan.

Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.

Regulate and alter workflow schedules according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times to expedite production operations.

Direct workers engaged in product measurement, inspection, and testing activities to ensure quality control and reliability.

Formulate sampling procedures and designs and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.

Implement methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and defective or damaged parts, and assess cost and responsibility.

Schedule deliveries based on production forecasts, material substitutions, storage and handling facilities, and maintenance requirements.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Knowledge

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.