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ENABLE your future through light. Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors. ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL. We are presently seeking a Quality Engineer that be responsible for ensuring product and process quality through risk-based decision making, data analysis, investigation of quality issues, and implementation of effective corrective actions. Main responsibilities: Review, investigate, and disposition nonconforming product, ensuring appropriate containment, risk assessment, corrective actions, and timely closure of quality issues. Support day-to-day production quality activities, providing guidance on product acceptance, quality requirements, deviations, and disposition decisions. Lead investigations into product, process, and customer quality issues using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis methodologies. Develop, implement, and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve product and process performance. Monitor and analyze quality metrics, process performance data, SPC, and MSA results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Support development and maintenance of risk management activities, including pFMEAs and associated risk reduction actions. Assess the quality impact of manufacturing, process, equipment, material, and design changes and support implementation of approved changes. Serve as the primary quality contact for assigned products, manufacturing processes, and/or customers, facilitating effective communication and resolution of quality-related issues. Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other functions to drive quality improvements and resolve complex quality challenges. Support internal, customer, supplier, and certification audits by providing objective evidence, investigation records, corrective action documentation, and quality performance data. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that improve product quality, process capability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Other duties as assigned Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Physical Sciences, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience investigating quality issues, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions. Experience supporting manufacturing processes and product quality activities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make sound quality decisions. Working knowledge of quality tools and methodologies such as SPC, MSA, FMEA, CAPA, 5 Why, and Root Cause Analysis. Ability to independently identify problems, assess risk, determine appropriate actions, and drive issues to closure with minimal supervision. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing and customer communications. Preferred Experience supporting customer-facing quality activities. Experience managing customer complaints and/or RMAs. ISO 9001 internal auditor or lead auditor training. Strong background in statistics, SPC, and process capability analysis. Experience with Power BI, SQL, Minitab, or similar analytical tools. Experience with ERP systems such as SAP. Experience in precision manufacturing, regulated industries, or other technical manufacturing environments. Benefits start day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Holiday Pay, PAID Maternity/Paternity leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Long-term and Short-term disability. Pay Range: $100,000 - $130,000 per year, depending on experience. Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors. ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL. Our facility in Boulder, Colorado has key functions in Research and Development, Operations, Production, and other disciplines. This facility specializes in the manufacturing of ultra-precision optical components, optical thin film coatings and optical sub-assemblies for demanding applications in lasers, materials processing, instrumentation, life sciences, avionics, and defense. This site offers capabilities that include substantial design and engineering resources, comprehensive optical fabrication and coating capabilities, advanced assembly technology and an extensive in-house metrology lab. #LI-FM1 #LI-Onsite This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Visa sponsorship is not available for any position at Excelitas Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team! Visit: https://jobs.excelitas.com/
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
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