Optics Quality Manager
Website Samtec
Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $950 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec’s global presence enables its unmatched customer service.
The salary range for this position will be between $100,000 to $$150,000 annually plus applicable bonuses and is commensurate with experience. Standard benefit offerings available are medical (HSA/PPO) dental, vision, group life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, EAP, 401K plus other voluntary options, as well as paid time off.
Samtec is looking for an OPTICS QUALITY MANAGER to join our team in Colorado Springs.
Summary/Objective: The overall responsibility of the Optics Quality Manager will be to develop and implement quality management systems in a manner which fosters a culture of continuous improvement within the entire organization.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
- Implement robust quality systems in a highly complex microelectronics manufacturing environment.
- Responsible for the quality activities across all sites involved in Optics Design, Development, and Manufacturing.
- Oversee the customer, manufacturing, and supplier quality activities in the Optics product segment and ensure alignment with corporate goals.
- Partner with other disciplines such as Product, Process, Manufacturing, and Test Engineering to drive DFM and continuous improvement efforts to meet customer expectations.
- Customer Quality: Partner with Customer Quality Engineering (CQE) on root cause investigation of quality issues and implementation of corrective actions and product/process improvements through preventive actions.
- Lead and/or participate in customer audits as needed.
- Oversee and partner with Manufacturing Quality Engineering (MQE) on quality improvement projects, root cause investigations, and corrective actions.
- Supplier Quality: Oversee and partner with Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) to drive improvements with critical suppliers and contract manufacturers.
- Ensure proper documentation of processes exists and is being followed.
- Act as site lead auditor, following up on corporate audit schedule, completion and reports review from other internal auditors as needed. Provide full support during external audit process.
- Partner with Engineering and Operations to form a cohesive team, quick to solve issues. Drive Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) efforts and oversee implementation of controls and metrics.
- Work to sustain and improve quality management systems of ISO-9001, AS9100, ISO13485, and other standards as applicable.
- Travel occasionally to other domestic and international Optics-related manufacturing sites.
** The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities. **
Required Experience:
- Minimum 3 years in Quality Management.
- Operations/Manufacturing Management is a must.
- Experience in a semiconductor manufacturing, assembly of integrated circuits, or electronics manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts is preferred.
- Quality certification (CQM, CQE, or related) is desirable.
- Must be knowledgeable on relevant Quality Standards: ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 13485, and ISO 14001.
Preferred Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related discipline.
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