Associate Engineer- Quality
About The Position
The Manufacturing Associate Quality Engineer supports all areas of the eyewear production process, which may include lens and frame molding, painting, optical lens profile cutting, thin-film iridium coating, and assembly. The role provides support from start to finish, including new product introduction (NPI), pilot builds, and regular production. It includes responsibility for resolving and preventing nonconformance material reports (NCMRs) and defects. This is a combined role with cradle-to-grave responsibility for specific processes; the engineer becomes the specialist for an assigned area and develops an in-depth understanding of the full process. The position is based in Foothill Ranch, California, and may require up to 10% travel. The advertised pay range is $79,351.15–$104,614.35. Employees may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off or vacation, and employee discounts.
Requirements
- BS degree in Engineering or equivalent Engineering Degree.
- At least 6 months of experience in quality engineering, process control, or manufacturing engineering.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply statistical tools and methods to problem solving in a quality or process improvement area.
- Knowledge of standard software tools and analysis processes.
- Ability to investigate root causes of functional issues.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work positively with others.
Responsibilities
- Work safely and maintain a safe, organized, and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Report safety hazards and work-related injuries to supervision immediately.
- Work effectively and collaboratively with others.
- Perform process control and variation reduction.
- Lead corrective and preventive actions using appropriate 8D and/or DMAIC Six Sigma methodology to address quality issues.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.
- Ensure the reliability of products produced in the assigned area and their alignment with required standards.
- Support production processes from NPI and pilot builds through regular production, resolving and preventing NCMRs and defects.
Benefits
- Health care
- Retirement savings
- Paid time off/vacation
- Employee discounts
- Competitive bonus and/or commission plan may be offered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
