Quality Engineer

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings - carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Scope of Position: Strengthens product quality systems and architecture throughout the Quality Management System within an advanced optics manufacturing operation. Translates and champions customer requirements and field performance insights into clear standards, controls, and acceptance criteria. Drives continuous improvement and a culture of compliance, while managing changes to processes, products, and equipment and mitigating risk.

Ensures deliverables are fit for their intended use through appropriate testing, inspection, and verification. Collaborates cross functionally and makes independent, data driven decisions grounded in rigorous engineering and scientific methods and quality best practices. Responsibilities: * Knowledge and application of ISO Quality Standards * Ensures adequacy of product Quality and compliance with requirements. * Drives continuous improvement in Quality, manufacturing and cost reduction for the site. * Optimize sampling plans and sampling methods for QC and manufacturing * Collaborates with plant and Division innovation teams to evaluate new product needs and translate them to meaningful plant specifications. * Work with Plant Engineering group in Support of qualification and validation. * Authors and/or performs reviews of various user documentation, SOPs, and specifications. * Develops and maintains a high level of product, analytical, and process knowledge * Performs internal and external auditing * Provides training to employees, as needed (new procedures, technical training, etc.). * Ensures changes to process meet product quality, compliance, cost and productivity targets. * Leads peers and/or departments in the performance of investigations and resolutions of customer complaints and other root cause investigations that affect product or process performance * Lead and/or support projects and