Senior Quality Engineer
About The Position
Attalon is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer for its facilities in Bloomfield, CT, and East Granby, CT. This role is crucial for quality assurance, auditing, and continuous improvement processes. The engineer will be responsible for identifying technical issues, determining root causes, and recommending solutions to enhance product durability and overall performance. The position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality excellence in developing components for the photonics and Aerospace & Defense industries, and engaging with customers and suppliers to support Attalon's success. The ideal candidate will have quality assurance/control experience in advanced manufacturing, preferably in lasers and fiber optics.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics or related field required
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Quality or Engineering related position preferred
- Must be proactive and willing to develop a solid understanding of Attalon’s products and processes
- Ability to develop and communicate quality initiatives and directives
- Ability to resolve problems in a manner that builds trust and confidence with customers, both internal and external
- Ability to travel domestically up to 10% as necessary
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, with experience in ISO 9001 and/or AS 9100D
- Knowledge of manufacturing systems/processes such as 5S, Six Sigma, Kanban, Statistical Quality Control, Statistical Process Control, etc.
- Ability to perform Gage R&R and Capability Studies
- Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and team skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong PC Skills
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawing and specifications
- Candidates must be classified as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in A&D or Automotive Quality or Engineering related position
- Certification in Six Sigma and/or ASQ Quality Engineering
- Certification as an AS9100 or ISO9001 Lead Auditor
- Knowledge of AS9146 FOD Prevention and ANSI/ESD S20.20 ESD Program
- Experience with Optics and/or Laser Diode components and products
Responsibilities
- Managing Customer Quality Issues
- Developing and implementing quality standards
- Developing corrective actions, solutions, and improvements from customer concerns and internal rejections
- Ensuring that workflows, processes, and products comply with human and product safety standards and regulations
- Inspecting and testing materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met
- Collaborating with operations managers to implement controls and improvements
- Supporting the Customer Return Process (RMAs)
- Understanding the Products and Testing Processes
- Providing management support during 3rd party and customer audits
- Supervising, Developing, and Training Quality department employees
- Maintaining up to date knowledge of any new regulatory requirements affecting quality and product conformance
- Working with Continuous Improvement teams to provide information and support on Quality issues
- Serves as Quality Representative for the Product Development Process (PDP)
- Facilitating First Article Inspection Reports for Customers or Suppliers
- Willing to further knowledge base through classes, seminars, etc.
- Assisting the management team and provide QA support as necessary
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
