Senior Associate Quality Engineer (Hollister)

Senior Associate Quality Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity at our Hollister, CA facility for a Senior Associate Quality Engineer. This role is responsible for executing and improving key QMS processes to drive improvements in FEUS processes and product quality, at a pace consistent with the needs of our strategic customers on-site at the Hollister site. This individual will work closely with the Manufacturing Process Engineers, Quality Control personnel, and Supplier Quality Engineer to identify and correct the root causes of unacceptable raw material, process, and / or product shifts.

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A. fuels innovation in the semiconductor industrywhere chemistry meets technology. Our advanced materials and formulations enable manufacturers to build the microchips that power Artificial Intelligence, computers, electric vehicles, smartphones, and more.

We're a global business-to-business supplier of chemical formulations and advanced materials used for manufacturing and packaging semiconductors. Our chemical formulations allow top manufacturers to produce microchips that both power and connect our digital world. Think you've got what it takes to build a more connected world? Then connect with us today and challenge the boundaries of what's possiblefor the world and your future.

We have six U.S. manufacturing and Research & Development facilities, located in : Mesa, Arizona; Castroville, California; Hollister, California; Carrollton, Texas; and North Kingstown, Rhode Islandeach offering unique local experiences, from vibrant cultural scenes to historic charm.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of giving our world more smiles.

Job Description

Key responsibilities for this role include :

• Strong knowledge and experience as a quality assurance resource for data analysis, problem identification, resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Support root-cause analysis and other problem-solving activities to identify effective corrective actions and process improvements.
• Broad knowledge of theory and principles of statistics and statistical process control. Interact with customers to identify opportunities to improve quality and establish feedback with manufacturing and development personnel.
• Actively lead and participate in internal and external quality audits.
• Support the manufacturing groups to design, implement, and document procedures for process control, process improvement, testing, and inspection.
• Support consistent metrics (process capability, control charts, measurement quality) for monitoring systems effectiveness. Interface with suppliers and customer quality representatives concerning problems with quality control and ensure that effective corrective action is implemented.
• Drive ISO-9001 initiatives in order to maintain certifications.
• Lead the delivery of medium to large improvement projects through the implementation of Lean Six Sigma and project management tools.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Product management to identify and reduce sources of chronic customer complaints, manufacturing and laboratory quality issues, waste / scrap generation, and improve overall production inefficiencies.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to the organization on Lean principles, by promoting the use of Six Sigma methodology (DMAIC, Kaizen, etc.)
• Create key process flows and / or value stream maps.
• Perform capability and other statistical assessments to meet organization goals in reducing process variability.
• Drive problem solving methodologies (8D / MBPS) to find root cause of observed defects, devise a short-term contaminant strategy, and implement long-term solutions to prevent recurring problems, per internal and external customer expectations, including facilitating customer taskforce activities.
• Facilitate and mentor team on FMEAs
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Additional Requirements

We value a professional, adaptable, and collaborative work environment. The following competencies are essential for success in any role and reflect our commitment to effective teamwork, problem solving, and workplace communication.

Pay Range : The pay range for this role is estimated at $135,000 / yr. - $145,000 / yr. with actual wage based on candidate's qualifications and experience.

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EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

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