Associate Quality Engineer

Fremont, CA, United States of America | Quality Engineering

Vishay Applied Thin Film Products is located in Fremont, CA.

• Conduct tests and perform failure analysis on customer returned products (RMA), identifies root causes for failures and provides effective corrective actions for prevention of future customer failures
• Assist the Quality Manager in the development, deployment, training and maintenance of Level II and Level III AS9100 / ISO
  9001 procedures
• Maintain Quality tools database and follow up on effectiveness of actions
• Summarize monthly reports for review by the key stakeholders
• Communicate significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and provides recommended process improvements to management
• Assist in quality reviews of customer documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including purchase orders, specifications, military standards and government specifications and agency standards
• Perform supplier control support activities including supplier reviews of quality manuals, audits of supplier quality records and analysis of quality performance
• Assist technical and administrative workers engaged in quality assurance activities
• Work closely with Process Engineering in analyzing data to evaluate the current process controls and effectiveness of process changes.
• Develop new approaches to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities
• Support the Quality performance excellence/ CI program
• May be required to perform other duties

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent technical training
• 2-4 years’ related experience in quality engineering; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Background should include ISO/AS9100 and Mil Spec. Knowledge in documentation control a plus
• Ability to read and understand workmanship standards, military standards
• Computer skills, data entry experience and proven working knowledge of computer usage
• MIC Hybrid circuit inspection experience or MIC assembly a plus
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Proficient in English. Must have good English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills and team orientation, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with constant change
• Able to prioritize job flows, schedule and manage time efficiently
• Strong problem solving and multi-tasking abilities required
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices and other safety procedures
• Prior experience working for ISO 9000 certified company

Work is performed primarily in an office/lab environment ; adheres to required safety and dress standards to prevent exposure to hazardous materials. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly required to communicate, talk, and listen. May be required to sit, stand, walk for periods of time; bend, stoop, and twist; closely observe items through a microscope, and perform various repetitive fine grasping motions;

uses a variety of small hand tools to perform various operations when required; operate a computer and enter information using a keyboard, operate a telephone, and other office equipment for an extended period of time. As some visual inspection duties will also be required, specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus.

Some physical strength and stamina required for regular cleaning duties. May be exposed to hot/cold conditions, high-volume noise, exposure to stored energy hazards (electricity, compressed gases, etc.), and/or hazardous materials such as chemicals (e.g. alcohol, acetone, acids, solvents and photo resist) or particulate matter.

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