Manufacturing Quality Engineer – Optics

ASML•Wilton, CT

2d•$81,375 - $119,350

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Quality Engineer in Optics, you will drive process quality and product reliability within manufacturing. The role focuses on improving inspection methods, reducing defects, and ensuring consistent execution of quality standards. You will collaborate with Production, Metrology, and Engineering to analyze data, resolve quality issues, and implement sustainable process improvements. You will analyze manufacturing and inspection data, lead root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions, support inspection-method development, and drive improvements in yield, defect reduction, and process stability. You will also develop and standardize work instructions and inspection criteria, support audits, and help ensure compliance with quality standards and documentation requirements. The role includes monitoring and reporting quality KPIs, using data to guide operational decisions, supporting Measurement System Analysis and calibration activities, and validating that corrective actions are effective and sustained. There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage, and currents. The stated annual base salary range is $81,375–$119,350; the posting also contains a separate $0–$0 salary range. Compensation is determined based on role, level, location, market data, and candidate-specific factors. The company offers medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, participation in its 401(k) plan, eight hours of vacation leave per month, and 13 paid holidays. The role requires legal authorization to access controlled technology before beginning work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience of four years in manufacturing quality.
At least two years of experience in manufacturing quality.
Experience with quality tools such as RCA, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and CAPA.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP and data analysis tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable improvements.
Effective communication across technical and operational teams.
Strong ownership and accountability in driving issues to resolution.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.
Must be legally authorized to access controlled technology before beginning work.

Nice To Haves

Experience in precision or optical fabrication environments.

Responsibilities

Analyze manufacturing and inspection data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (RCA/CAPA) for defects and nonconformances.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, defect reduction, and process stability.
Support development and optimization of inspection methods and quality controls.
Develop, update, and standardize work instructions and inspection criteria.
Ensure compliance with quality standards, procedures, and documentation requirements.
Support internal and external audits to ensure readiness and conformance.
Promote consistent defect evaluation and inspection practices across teams.
Partner with Production, Metrology, and Engineering to resolve quality issues and improve workflows.
Support Measurement System Analysis (MSA, GRR) and ensure inspection equipment accuracy and calibration.
Act as a key interface between manufacturing and engineering for quality-related topics.
Monitor and report quality KPIs, including yield, FPY, defects, and escapes.
Use data to generate actionable insights and influence operational decisions.
Validate corrective-action effectiveness and ensure improvements are sustained.