QA Engineer II (Optics Background/Metal Fabrication)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Oversight

• Oversee and ensure quality control throughout all stages of the manufacturing process – from incoming inspection to final product verification.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality, Production, and Final Inspection teams to enable early defect detection and resolve quality issues promptly.

2. Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

• Lead in-depth investigations of quality issues.
• Develop and implement effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to drive continuous improvement.

3. Process & Product Validation

• Define and lead validation and qualification activities for new processes or equipment that impact product quality.

4. Statistical Quality Control (SQC)

• Monitor and improve process capability using statistical tools such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE).

5. Mentorship & Training

• Provide training, coaching, and guidance to improve team competency and performance.
• Conduct training on quality tools (e.g., 7 QC tools, FMEA, Control Plans).
• Support Quality Management System (QMS) awareness programs and Optical knowledge transfer.

6. Procedure Development

• Develop and maintain procedures related to metrology and quality assurance.
• Ensure procedures reflect industry best practices for equipment operation, calibration, measurement methods, and traceability.
• Periodically review and update procedures for accuracy, consistency, and QMS compliance.

7. Reporting

• Prepare and present monthly quality performance reports.
• Propose improvement plans to the QA Manager based on data-driven insights.

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Requirements & Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of QA experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally involving both product and process quality.
• Proven experience in leading quality projects and using statistical tools for quality analysis.
• Certified Internal ISO Auditor with strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, and 8D problem-solving.
• Proficient in data analysis tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Minitab).
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing; Six Sigma Black Belt certification is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge in Optical fabrication, Optical science, and assembly processes.
• Ability to interpret optical drawings and specifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.