Quality Engineer

Founded in 1999, Access Laser is a leader in designing and manufacturing high-end CO2 lasers. We are a rapidly growing company, experiencing double-digit revenue growth in recent years. We provide leading-edge gas-discharge-excited laser technologies to global industries in the medical, semiconductor, electronic, manufacturing, and scientific development R&D markets. We focus on creative designs that match our customers' applications and solve difficult problems with innovative solutions. We strive to provide a challenging and supportive environment where team members are encouraged to go beyond ordinary thinking and challenge the normal with the truly ingenious. Our team is our greatest asset and supporting their career development is the greatest investment we can make in our future.

In October 2017 we became a member of the TRUMPF Group, the world's largest manufacturer of lasers and laser systems. Although we have retained the agility and flexibility of a small company, both our business and our employees now have access to new opportunities for growth.

Access Laser Company is seeking a full-time Quality Engineer to work with the Quality Team to support the production of laser systems.

Primary Duties:

• Manage the CAPA process, including:
  • Develop a detailed, methodical, and effective CAPA resolution process
  • Be a first responder for quality related production issues. Identify problems, recurrences, and trends.
  • Initiate CAPAs to address identified problems and recurrences for issues identified in our Production, Supply Chain or Service Departments.
  • Lead or assist with CAPA investigations. Oversee implementation and validate implemented corrective actions.
  • Report status and major changes of the CAPA process to QRB, facilitate critical decision making, assist in the assembly of effective CAPA-teams

• Manage Supplier Quality processes, including:
  • Engage with suppliers and internal Design Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure product manufacturability and define product qualification strategies. Ensure early involvement of suppliers in Design & Engineering projects, and in change orders that require configuration and process changes in manufacturing.
  • Address individual and systemic quality issues to suppliers (RTV & SCAR) and stay in regular communication until solutions are implemented. Involve / notify appropriate engineers and managers. Report on key actions and issue closure
  • Conduct visits to key suppliers. Plan and lead supplier quality audits
  • Develop a relationship with suppliers to understand their needs and requirements.
  • Establish supply chain quality related metrics and KPI's, design monitoring dashboards and monitor the quality performance of all suppliers.
  • Participate in new supplier qualification processes

• Lead / participate in quality improvement projects, including:
  • Utilize quality tools such as Gage R&R studies, process capability studies, SPC and design of experiments
  • Lead or assist with the development of FMEAs and control plans

• Assist inspection team to create internal and supplier inspection plans.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Standard Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or similar accredited degree, or equivalent experience

• Over 3 years of experience in a quality engineering role in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to travel 1 - 2 weeks per quarter.
• Audit experience, internal or supplier, is required
• Ability to develop and administer quality related projects

• Familiarity with Material Review Board (MRB) process and handling of nonconforming materials

• Experience with CAPA process and can facilitate effective Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA)

• Experience with creating documented work instructions and other quality related process documents.

• Experience with developing and reporting KPIs and other quality data metrics

• Experience in using PLM and ERP systems

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability and desire to work in collaborative team environments

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Highly Desirable Additional Skills/Experience:

• Experience with Agile, Product Lifecycle Management
• High proficiency in computer technology and systems operations
• Strong competence in the use of Python programming language for data extraction and analysis would be a distinct advantage

Why work for us

At our core, we are an idea company, which is driving expansion and tremendous revenue growth. We are customer driven and design application specific products which fit the individual needs of our customers. This requires highly motivated and dedicated teams. You will have the opportunity to be innovative in your work as we are constantly evolving our products and solving new problems with our customers. We owe our success to our people. We take great pride in investing in our team and strive to continually grow and improve our company and culture.

We love what we do. Our goal is to go above and beyond for each other and our customers. Our teams are creative, smart and talented, which makes each project exciting. You will have plenty of guidance and support to help us continue moving our impactful technology to the next level.

TRUMPF, our parent company, shares the same core values, and supports both our team and our drive for continuous innovation in laser technology. We are proud to be part of one of the largest technology companies led by a woman.

Things we love here:

• Opportunity to work in a brand new, state-of-the art facility.
• Great benefits including medical/dental/vision, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and 401K with a match
• Flexible spending account
• 17 days of PTO per year, and PTO increases with tenure
• Eight paid holidays
• We support learning and have educational assistance programs
• Fitness reimbursement
• All employees are eligible for profit sharing in addition to their base pay
• Strong commitment to COVID prevention for all employees
• Stocked kitchen with complimentary snacks
• Focus on work-life balance to promote success in and out of the workplace
• Family-oriented team events
• Free parking

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other classes protected by law.

We are committed to providing opportunities to all qualified individuals. If you need assistance completing our online application due to a physical or mental impairment, please email jobs@accesslaser.com or call 425-382-2217.