Site Quality Lead

IDEX Corporation•Boulder, CO

6d•$107,100 - $160,700

About The Position

Advanced Thin Films (ATF) develops and manufactures high-performance optical components for laser markets that are setting the standard for optical coatings for cutting-edge laser systems. In this role, the Site Quality Lead will be responsible for driving a strong culture of quality throughout the company. They will take an engineering data driven approach to RCCM and driving sustained quality improvements with our key customers and products in the factory. They will champion quality’s role in the facility through training and process implementation. Additionally, this position will be responsible for improving and maintaining ATF’s QMS system in adherence to ISO9001.

Requirements

Bachelor's. or higher in Engineering, Operations Management, or Business Administration with strong experience in quality and manufacturing.
3–5 years of experience in process, quality, or optical engineering.
Familiarity with statistical process control or similar methods.
Must have or be willing to gain working knowledge of quality management systems, ISO 9001 requirements, Lean Principles, Six Sigma, and proficient knowledge of statistics.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment is strongly preferred
Strong statistical toolbox; proficient in statistical analysis software such as JMP or Minitab.
Ability to use engineering fundamentals to root cause issues and create sustainable countermeasures.
Systems thinker with a lean and strategic mindset.
Ability to set personal deadlines and project schedules.
Strong organizational skills to develop, prioritize, and manage multiple projects.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge and experience with optical test equipment.
Working knowledge of database or process software.
Hands-on approach to learning and teaching others.
Deep understanding and application of problem-solving tools for root cause and corrective action.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead maintenance of ATF’s ISO registration: surveillance and certification audits, internal audit program, quality management reviews, and execution of corrective/preventative actions from audit findings.
Drive cross-functional leadership to ensure quality priorities and objectives are met.
Mentor and champion activities to continue quality culture within the organization.
Develop and maintain ATF’s quality roadmap in alignment with business goals and objectives.
Lead quality planning for development projects or changed processes to ensure risks and opportunities are addressed prior to moving to scaled production.
Initiate, facilitate, and lead cross-functional teams for structured problem solving and corrective/preventative actions utilizing various quality tools including Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Monitor in-process and final testing and inspection activities.
Track and adjust quality control checks of critical processes in production using charts, statistical data, and reports to ensure customers’ requirements are fulfilled.
Solve problems at the point of impact.
Implement updated and improved manufacturing technology into processes to improve key metrics.
Create and manage timelines for projects.
Manage multiple projects at once while balancing daily critical issues.
Establish, follow, and enforce all safety regulations.
Utilize data analysis techniques to prioritize solutions.
Support and continuously improve the RMA program at ATF.
Support Nonconformance Reporting program including investigations, disposition, and action plan development by partnering with production and engineering teams.
Communicate change effectively at all levels in the organization.
Create standard work documents and modify them as needed to drive process repeatability.
Train employees in QMS and Quality best practices.
Develop and audit best practices to ensure employee performance and development.
Own COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality) metric and drive RCCMs with teams to ensure scrap is controlled within the facility