Quality Manager

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor quality control plans for both Ion Implantation and Disk Refurbishment.

Lead root cause analysis (e.g., 8D, FMEA, CAR processes).

Drive corrective action and preventive actions with cross functional teams.

Collaborate with process and equipment engineers on implanter performance.

Collaborate with Disk Refurbishment Technician on tool performance.

Analyze quality metrics.

Lead initiatives to enhance process capabilities.

Auditing of suppliers.

Performs internal audits against the quality system.

Supports all Aerospace QMS audits.

All records, reports and metrics are accurate and generated on time.

Positive collaboration with other departments is maintained.

COQ, and KPI assessments are current and improvement opportunities/actions are completed.

Production and administrative departments are supported.

Measurable goals are deployed to increase quality, lower cost and increase speed of execution.

Measurements for quality systems are developed, implemented, and monitored.

Quality trends are monitored with reaction plans implemented for unacceptable measurements.

Nonconformities are reduced.

Company policy is followed regarding all safety, health and environmental regulations.

Relevant Company Technology Control Plan, IP, and IT procedures are understood and executed.

A quality work environment with good housekeeping standards is maintained.

Interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, and good communications are demonstrated.

Education & Experience

3-7 years Quality Engineering

3 years minimum in an AS9100 certified manufacturing company

Skills

Able to balance financial and quality objectives

Statistical expertise

Audit expertise

Able to solve complex problems using intuition, induction, deduction, analysis of data, and complex quality tools

Able to build an AS9100 compliant QMS to merge with existing ISO 9001 systems

Able to think critically and able to improve elements of the Aerospace Quality System to remove waste of time and dollars, while increasing quality performance

Able to comprehend (including technical concepts) and communicate with Senior Leaders, customers, and department heads

Able to handle special assignments promptly and professionally

Able to set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, and competency

Role Model for the II-VI ICARE Values

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Physical Requirements

Ability to work at computer

About Us

Cohort is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets.