Lightera · 8 hours ago
Quality Engineer
Carrollton, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expLightera is seeking a Quality Engineer to provide quality support to meet or exceed customer expectations. The role involves analyzing product and process data, facilitating cross-functional team meetings, and implementing quality improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
Proficient with MS Office: Must be able to create and maintain Excel files and reports. Must be able to create and maintain Power Point files and presentations. Must be able to create and update standard operating procedures and work instructions
Must be able to manage personnel or resources used in projects that the QE is facilitating or participating
Conducts deep dives into process/project failures and provides report outs of findings
Analyzes hold tag data and facilitates or participates in meetings to reduce high frequency failures of hold tags
Assist/Facilitates teams engaged in Continuous Improvement activities
Support the QMS systems and audits as directed by Quality Manager
Develop, implement, test, and validate optical test equipment, including OTDR’s, EOTDR’s, Qualification Lab Mechanical Equipment, MTS, Enstron tools
MTS software training to develop relevant algorithms and run programs for MQT requests
Maintenance and calibration of optical and mechanical metrology equipment
Assist in the development of new techniques and processes for the advancement of Optical testing technology, which includes hardware engineering, software development, and instrumentation
Develop new testing practices for advanced optical fiber technologies, including Hollow Core Fiber and Multi-Core Fiber, along with any additional fiber type designs
Troubleshoot and debug test systems and automation solutions from a software and hardware perspective
Support quality activities as assigned by Quality Manager
Qualification
Required
BS in Engineering Discipline or 5 years equivalent work experience
Ability to use all foundation skills necessary and apply them effectively to solve problems
Must have the ability to fully comprehend and process Operating Instructions, Process Change Notices, Setup Information, Hold/Stop Tags, Time Sheets, Maintenance Work Orders, and Material Requirements
Must be able to complete the required paperwork, track projects through to completion, and coordinate material and personnel resources to ensure favorable outputs within the processes
The Quality Engineer must be able to train and provide feedback of training statuses at the request of the QA/QC Manager
The Quality Engineer must lead by example with a good attitude and attendance, with the ability to communicate verbally and in written form
Proficient with MS Office: Must be able to create and maintain Excel files and reports
Must be able to create and maintain Power Point files and presentations
Must be able to create and update standard operating procedures and work instructions
Must be able to manage personnel or resources used in projects that the QE is facilitating or participating
Conducts deep dives into process/project failures and provides report outs of findings
Analyzes hold tag data and facilitates or participates in meetings to reduce high frequency failures of hold tags
Assist/Facilitates teams engaged in Continuous Improvement activities
Support the QMS systems and audits as directed by Quality Manager
Develop, implement, test, and validate optical test equipment, including OTDR's, EOTDR's, Qualification Lab Mechanical Equipment, MTS, Enstron tools
MTS software training to develop relevant algorithms and run programs for MQT requests
Maintenance and calibration of optical and mechanical metrology equipment
Assist in the development of new techniques and processes for the advancement of Optical testing technology, which includes hardware engineering, software development, and instrumentation
Develop new testing practices for advanced optical fiber technologies, including Hollow Core Fiber and Multi-Core Fiber, along with any additional fiber type designs
Troubleshoot and debug test systems and automation solutions from a software and hardware perspective
Support quality activities as assigned by Quality Manager
Preferred
BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering disciplines or 5 years of related work experience
LEAN Manufacturing certification (green belt)
Project Management experience
Measurement equipment: Microscope, calipers, gauges, ect
Pin Gauge
Able to use data analysis applications like Minitab
Can manage multiple tasks effectively
Company
Lightera
Lightera was created through the integration of Furukawa Electric Group’s optical fiber business units, including the Fiber Cable Division in Japan, OFS LLC, and Furukawa Electric LATAM S.A.
5001-10000 employees
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