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Dymax · 3 months ago

Quality Engineer - Equipment

Torrington, Connecticut, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Dymax is a globally recognized pioneer in the development of light-curable adhesives and curing equipment, based in Torrington, Connecticut. The role of Quality Engineer involves ensuring that Dymax equipment products meet quality and compliance requirements through various quality assurance processes, including implementing corrective actions and managing quality standards.

ChemicalIndustrialManufacturing

Responsibilities

Define and implement effective Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans by analyzing quality issues with customers, suppliers, and operations management to identify deviations, then guiding colleagues to perform Root Cause Analyses, 8D, and Control Plans

Establish, manage, and uphold quality standards by developing quality plans and procedures, and collaborating with customers, suppliers, engineering, and operations teams to create and deliver training on quality concepts and tools

Validate machinery and instrumentation performance standards and requirements by continuously improving inspection procedures, calibration, testing, and modifications of instrumentation, equipment, and mechanics to ensure compliance with customer requirements

Drive efficiencies in stage-gate processes by validating product manufacturing before and after commercialization, including testing equipment used for lot acceptance of raw components, first article inspections, and finished goods

Manage Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) reduction efforts by analyzing customer issues, audit findings, and quality concerns, conducting RCCA and failure-mode analysis on both internal and external escapes, and confirming the effectiveness of corrective actions

Establish quality and reliability expectations for finished products by developing and analyzing statistical data and product specifications to set standards and identify improvement opportunities. Lead internal QMS audits to ensure compliance with applicable standards

Manage risks in production processes and methods by promoting risk-based thinking in line with quality management system requirements and company policies

Enhance problem-solving responsiveness to quality issues and initiatives by regularly engaging with various company functions, especially Operations Management, Supplier Quality, Product Excellence, and Customer Experience

Qualification

Quality Management SystemsStatistical AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective Action PlansPreventive Action PlansInspection ProceduresTraining DevelopmentProblem SolvingCollaboration