Senior Quality Engineer

GENERAL FUNCTION:The Sr. Quality Engineer is responsible for performing quality assurance and control functions in support of the assigned business unit within the Reston, VA operation. The position coordinates and works closely with the Production, Engineering and Product Development organizations. The Sr. Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and deploying approved quality support, operational processes and best practices consistently throughout their assigned area of responsibility with a focus on customer satisfaction, yield improvements, reducing costs, on-time delivery and process efficiency optimization. Note:This is currently a one-person department so the Sr. Quality Engineer will be "hands on" for both Incoming Quality Control (IQC) and Outgoing Quality Control (OQC).JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (All inclusive or a portion shall apply according to the assigned scope of responsibility and business unit.)Mentors employees to explain why and how the standards are established and implemented; helping to establish and enforcing a culture of quality throughout the department.Directs all personnel and supervisors working in and supporting the production inspection steps, including IQC, OQC, Quality Technicians, etc.Initiates corrective action processes resulting from customer complaints, identified non- conformances, audits, or any other means of problem identification.Ensures resolution of corrective actions is accomplished in a timely manner using sound methods for root cause analysis, short term containment, and permanent solutions.Communicates the status, results, and impacts of corrective actions to the appropriate stakeholders. Inspects and audits to ensure products and processes conform to workmanship standards, documented procedures, and expected quality levels.Develops and assists in developing new processes for production. Oversees and assists in the development of quality control plans, as required by internal and/orexternal customer and regulatory agencies. Ensures measurement systems and gage calibrations are compliant with established policies and requirements as detailed in QMS, customer requirements, and/or control plans.Analyzes and reviews RMA activities to assist in claim resolution and evaluate trends for continuous improvement opportunities.Develops, monitors, and publishes quality metrics that will accurately represent the performance levels of the business, internal operations, and supply chain.Drives continuous improvement efforts to meet or exceed quality objectives.Prepares and presents Quality Control Department information for monthly meetings.Reviews and approves documentation and processes.Supervises supplier activities to ensure only quality products are received and released to the production operation.Ensures proper lot markings are in place on all parts received through IQC.Leads investigations to determine root causes including issues of customer complaints.Determines and implements countermeasures to ensure no recurring defects.Ensures delivery of quality projects that exceed customer requirements and expectations.Prepares quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends including failed processes, stability studies, recalls, corrective actions, and re-validations.Determines quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes.Provides feedback to Process Owners on quality of service to ensure proper procedures, and compliance expectations are being followed and met.Attends and participates in meetings with leads and managers to review monitoring and evaluation tasks.Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of Kopin management.MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:REQUIRED: Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident As a defense contractor Kopin is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and you must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident (green card holder) to be considered for this position.Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or higher in Engineering or a relevant discipline.8+ years of quality management and/or engineering work experience in a manufacturing environment.High desirability for experience with ISO-13485 (medical).Knowledge of and experience with quality assurance activities including, but not necessarily limited to, audits, recommending and implementing corrective actions, providing thorough and accurate documentation of technical and/or statistical reports, and ensuring quality assurance compliance.Knowledge of and experience with quality regulations, policies, and procedures such as Gage R & R studies, SPC, FMEA, CMM metrology, Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC, FRACAS, etc. Experience with maintaining an ISO 9001:2008 Quality System.Possessing a majority or all of the following certifications:Six Sigma Certified (ASQ SSGB/SSBB)Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (ASQ CMQ/OE)Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ CQE)Certified Quality Auditor (ASQ CQA)Lean CertifiedAbility to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.Experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting quality assurance.Skills to conceptualize and communicate major elements of quality assurance to both technical and non-technical personnel.Technical knowledge in the application of engineering, procurement, testing, operations, and practices sufficient to comprehend specified engineering, procurement, testing, operations, and certification requirements.Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and communication skills as evidenced by successful interaction with various levels of management, state and federal regulators, stakeholders and suppliers.Advanced ability to work with minimal direction to accomplish general programmatic objectives.Self-motivated with high sense of urgency, resourcefulness and adaptability.Basic software skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SPC and shop floor management etc.).PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:5-7 years of quality assurance experience in technology related manufacturing environment.High desirability for experience with ISO-13485 (medical).An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics consistent with the required qualifications as determined by the job analysis.Experience working in a Class 1000 or better clean room environment.Strong computer skills in MS Office, MS Project or equivalent; Minitab or equivalent statistical packages preferred.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Able to rotate from sitting to standing, lift up to 20 pounds, and gown according to clean room protocol.Kopin Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and as such all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. 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Created: 2025-01-22