Quality Engineer CRNGJP

Job Description — Quality Engineer (Advanced Optics Manufacturing) Position Summary

The Quality Engineer strengthens product quality systems and architecture within the Quality Management System (QMS) in an advanced optics manufacturing environment. This role translates customer requirements and field performance insights into defined standards, controls, and acceptance criteria while ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.

The position drives quality excellence by managing process, product, and equipment changes, ensuring deliverables meet intended use through testing, inspection, and verification. The role requires strong cross‑functional collaboration and independent, data‑driven decision‑making based on engineering principles, scientific methods, and quality best practices.

• Apply and maintain knowledge of ISO Quality Standards.
• Ensure product quality and compliance with internal and customer requirements.
• Support and maintain Quality Management System effectiveness.
• Perform internal and external audits to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance.
• Author and review SOPs, specifications, and technical documentation.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, manufacturing efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Optimize sampling plans and inspection methodologies for Quality Control and manufacturing processes.
• Lead Lean and Performance Excellence (PEx) initiatives using data analysis and experimentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve yield, increase capacity, reduce complexity, and optimize workflows.

• Collaborate with plant and division innovation teams to translate new product requirements into plant specifications.
• Support qualification and validation activities alongside Plant Engineering.
• Ensure process changes meet quality, compliance, productivity, and cost targets.
• Maintain strong product, analytical, and process knowledge.

• Lead or support root cause investigations related to customer complaints and process or product performance issues.
• Apply structured problem‑solving methodologies to resolve technical challenges independently.
• Support material disposition decisions based on quality evaluation.
• Provide employee training on procedures, technical updates, and quality practices.
• Work cross‑functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to achieve operational objectives.
• Support project execution and contribute to project management activities.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing, process, or quality environments.
• Previous Quality Engineering experience within manufacturing or technical operations.
• Experience conducting internal and external audits.
• Demonstrated root cause analysis and independent problem‑solving capability.
• Experience with material disposition processes.
• Experience developing procedures and work instructions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or regulated product environments.

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (Performance Excellence).
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent.
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or equivalent.
• Leadership experience managing technical or improvement projects.
• Experience using problem‑solving/statistical software (e.g., Minitab).
• Experience in an optical manufacturing environment.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Self‑starter with the ability to manage ambiguity and change.
• Customer‑focused mindset (internal and external stakeholders).
• Cross‑cultural awareness and professional communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented approach.