The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Sr.Quality Engineer to play a critical role in helping the enterprise to successfully sustain formal ISO 9001:2015 Certification, while driving continual performance improvement. This position is ideal for one who really enjoys the challenge to develop, implement and sustain cross-functional processes designed to achieve maximum performance efficiency and superior product and service quality. Reporting to the Sr. Quality Director, the incumbent will have the opportunity to interface with Company employees at all levels while helping to refine a robust and enduring Global Quality Management System. Success will serve to help accelerate business growth by developing a strategically competitive edge through superior quality and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and continually improve ISO 9001:2015-compliant processes needed to refine and sustain the Company's third-party ISO certification of Picarro's Quality Management System.
* Participate or coordinate QMS activities such Internal audits, Non-conformance process, CAPA process
* Manage the Corrective Action and continual improvement processes. Work collaboratively with representatives from all functions to identify and lead team-based Kaizen improvement initiatives within Operations and other functional areas.
* Monitor, measure and analyze process(es) performance on a continual basis to identify data-driven opportunities for improvement.
* Create, update and/or revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
* Drives and collaborates with stakeholders in improving Customer returns.
* Learn Picarro's technology, products, and customer applications in order to help drive improvement.
Minimum Qualifications:
* 4-5 years of related Quality assurance engineering experience on a regulated environment in a high technology product manufacturing environment.
* Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering or Industrial engineering. (Master's degree in these fields is preferred).
* Demonstrated experience with and proficiency in applying and successfully achieving significant results using the following quality improvement tools: Lean Manufacturing, Process Auditing, Design/Process Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (d/pFMEA), Measurement System Analysis-Gage R & R, Root Cause Analysis (Ishikawa diagramming), 5-Whys, 8D Problem Solving, Risk Assessments, etc.
* Computer proficiency: MS Excel, PPT, Word, Access DB, Visio, MS Project, Arena, NetSuite, etc.
* Must be meticulous, possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills within a team environment.
* Experience with and working knowledge of CE, Directive (EU) 2015/863 (RoHS 3), WEEE (Directive 2012/19/EU) and REACH compliance would be a plus.
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
* Demonstrated experience in applying and successfully achieving significant results using the following quality improvement tools: Six Sigma (DFSS, DMAIC), Statistical Process Control, Process Mapping and
Activity Value Analysis, SIPOC, Process Capability Analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE) Planning, Implementation and Analysis, etc.
* Experience with spectroscopy/laser-based optical instruments, mass spectrometry or other trace gas analyzers would be a plus.
* ASQ Certifications: CQE, CQA.
About Picarro:We are the world's leader in timely, trusted, and actionable data using enhanced optical spectroscopy. Our solutions are used in various applications, including natural gas leak detection, ethylene oxide emissions monitoring, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, atmospheric science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, food safety, hydrology, ecology, and more. Our software and hardware are designed and manufactured in Santa Clara, California. They are used in over 90 countries worldwide based on over 65 patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) technology. They are unparalleled in their precision, ease of use, and reliability.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity, social orientation, nor based on disability. Posted positions are not open to third-party recruiters/agencies, and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.
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