Quality Engineer

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Title

Quality Engineer

Department

Quality

Reports to

Quality Manager

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RPO is a global leader in precision optics, optical components, and optical assemblies. We specialize in a full spectrum of products & services including - Design and Engineering, Systems Integration, Lens Assembly, Visible and Infrared Components, Glass and Plastic Molded Aspheres, and Thin Film Coating. RPO offers exciting career paths and work on market-leading programs. See below one of many career opportunities to join the RPO team!

Job Summary :

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for providing high level technical support for RPO's QC Inspection area. Performs and trains others in QC test and inspection processes and makes decisions on product and process acceptability. Recommends appropriate test and measurement equipment and arranges for equipment calibration. May work in a cleanroom environment and low-light areas. Provides Quality Assurance technical support for all aspects of the RPO ISO 9001 quality management system, including evaluation of requests for quotation, setting up the QA support for new jobs, supporting existing jobs, records management, and document writing. Participates in internal quality audits, interacts with suppliers, customers, external auditors, and co-workers to provide support as needed.

You will :

• Explain and interpret ISO 9001 QMS requirements as they pertain to RPO and its products, processes and services
• Explain and interpret optical and mechanical drawings, specifications, standards, purchase orders and contracts extracting the essential information for QA support and risk analysis
• Cleaning, inspection and evaluation of product to specifications and requirements
• Lead and participate in internal audits
• Functions as auditor escort during external audits
• Provide QA Engineering support for production, prototype and engineering activities including risk analysis, quoting, quality and test plans, inspection and testing, data gathering and analysis, sample submissions, performance reporting, project close-out, etc.
• Selection and calibration of inspection and test equipment, working with equipment and calibration suppliers
• Assess gage system status and adequacy
• Make final decisions on product acceptability
• Review, disposition and process RMAs.
• Lead and participate in DOEs, FMEAs, DFMs, DVT, DFM, Lesson's Learned and other activities
• Train others in the use of inspection and measuring equipment, testing, SPC and other subjects
• Write inspection instructions and quality / test plans including test and measuring equipment usage procedures and procedures requiring customer approval
• Perform / coordinate environmental, durability, reliability and other testing as needed
• Assemble and submit FAI and other sample packages
• Review and approve Supplier FAI and other sample Packages
• Work with Supply Chain to improve and control RPO supply base
• Issue, manage, validate and close CAPAs
• Create, manage and participate in ECOs
• Implement and manage RPO document control system
• Interact professionally with Manufacturing, Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, customers, suppliers, and all other individuals as required
• Identifies and recommends improvement opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

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Disclaimer :

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Rochester Precision Optics is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people.

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