Quality Engineer

Location: West Henrietta

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Job

Summary:The Quality Engineer will be responsible for providing high level technical support for RPO’s QC Inspection area and departmental quality functions. Performs and trains others in QC test and inspection processes and makes decisions on product and process acceptability. Recommends appropriate test and measurement equipment and arranges for equipment calibration. May work in a cleanroom environment and low-light areas. Provides Quality Assurance technical support for all aspects of the RPO ISO 9001 quality management system, including evaluation of requests for quotation, setting up the QA support for new jobs, supporting existing jobs, records management, and document writing.

Participates in internal quality audits, interacts with suppliers, customers, external auditors, and co-workers to provide support as needed.You will:
· Explain and interpret ISO 9001 QMS requirements as they pertain to RPO and its products, processes and services.
· Explain and interpret optical and mechanical drawings, specifications, standards, purchase orders and contracts extracting the essential information for QA support and risk analysis.
· Clean, inspect and evaluate assigned product(s) to specifications and requirements.
· Lead and participate in internal audits.
· Provide QA Engineering support for production, prototype and engineering activities including risk analysis, quoting, quality and test plans, inspection and testing, data gathering and analysis, sample submissions, performance reporting, project close-out, etc.
· Selection and calibration of inspection and test equipment, working with equipment and calibration suppliers.
· Review, disposition and process RMAs.
· Lead and participate in DOEs, FMEAs, DFMs, DVT, DFM, Lesson’s Learned and other activities
· Train others in the use of inspection and measuring equipment, testing, SPC and other subjects
· Write inspection instructions and quality / test plans including test and measuring equipment usage procedures and procedures requiring customer approval.
· Perform / coordinate environmental, durability, reliability and other testing as needed.
· Assemble and submit FAI and other sample packages
· Review and approve Supplier FAI and other sample Packages.
· Work with Supply Chain to improve and control RPO supply base.
· Issue, manage, validate and close CAPAs.
· Create, manage and participate in ECOs.
· Implement and manage RPO document control system.
· Interact professionally with Manufacturing, Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, customers, suppliers, and all other individuals as required.
· Identifies and recommend improvement opportunities.
· Engage in quality improvement assigned projects.
· Other duties as assignedYou have:
· Associate’s degree required in Quality, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a closely related technical discipline.
· Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred, particularly in Engineering, Quality, or Applied Sciences.
· Minimum of 5 years of progressive, hands‑on quality experience within manufacturing, optical, aerospace, or precision‑engineering industries.
· Demonstrated track record of increasing responsibility in quality systems, process control, or product assurance.
· ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA, CQT, CSSGB, etc.) are highly advantageous.
· Proficiency with quality inspection equipment and inspection methodologies.
· Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office;
Minitab preferred.
· Ability to interpret optical and mechanical drawings, engineering standards, and technical…