Quality Engineer II

This position is responsible for building Quality into manufacturing and assembly processes and products while ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. The role supports the Thermocouple manufacturing process with a focus on defect prevention using Built In Quality and Continuous Improvement tools. The role is responsible for the Thermocouple Calibration System accuracy and stability.

Typical Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as a POC for Customers, Suppliers, Equipment Manufacturers and Internal team members for Quality topics
• Resolve Customer & Internal Quality issues in a timely, effective manner using appropriate tools (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone Analysis, Mistake-Proofing, etc)
• Review, transcribe & control Customer Quality requirements (drawings, specifications)
• Support & control new product launches and product, process, and equipment changes
• Deploy, maintain the ISO9001-based QMS, including audits and document control
• Analyze Quality data (PPM, FPQ, Process Capability, COPQ), taking action to minimize losses
• Support SPC efforts and lead SQC activities
• Manage measurement and calibration systems, including Measurement System Analyses and Long Term Stability (LTS)
• Define and deploy incoming, in‑process, and final product verifications
• Other activities may be assigned as needed

Required Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in English and Japanese
• 3+ years of experience in Quality Assurance in a manufacturing environment
• Built In Quality and Continuous Improvement experience
• Working knowledge of SPC/SQC, MSA, 8D, 5 Why, FMEA and basic statistical data analysis
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and relevant standards & regulatory requirements
• Practical experience with ISO 9001 and audit activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in Thermocouples and Temperature Calibration
• Experience with production launches and customer or supplier audits
• Experience with ISO17025 standard deployment

Ideal Candidate

• Able to balance compliance and practical execution
• Data‑driven and solution‑oriented
• Strong ownership mindset with focus on prevention and continuous improvement