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Staff Quality Engineer
Onto Innovation. Support day-to-day quality and manufacturing activities at regional extended factories and key suppliers .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering, with a strong focus on APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and structured problem-solving methodologies. Proven ability to lead supplier readiness initiatives and improve manufacturing processes while maintaining compliance with quality standards.
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APQPPPAPFMEALean Six Sigma Green BeltSupplier Quality Management
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Hard Skills
Quality EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringProcess AuditsRoot-Cause AnalysisContinuous ImprovementData AnalysisProject ManagementMetrologyInspectionTechnical Reviews
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationCollaborationRelationship BuildingProject Management Capability
Tools & Technologies
MSASPCProcess Flow DiagramsCapability StudiesKPIsScorecards
Certifications & Qualifications
Lean Six Sigma Green BeltLean Six Sigma Black BeltASQ Certification
Industry Keywords
High-Complexity ManufacturingNPI EngineeringOptical SystemsElectromechanical SystemsComplex AssembliesField ServiceGlobal Manufacturing
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support day-to-day quality and manufacturing activities at regional extended factories and key suppliers
- Evaluate supplier processes, equipment, controls, and manufacturing capability for consistency, repeatability, and scale
- Conduct on-site process audits, technical reviews, and build-readiness assessments for product transfers into mass production
- Lead improvement initiatives that reduce defects, improve yield, and increase process robustness
- Lead regional supplier readiness from early development through launch and high-volume production
- Drive APQP deliverables, including PFMEA, control plans, process flow diagrams, MSA, and capability studies
- Manage PPAP submissions for new components, assemblies, and critical processes
- Partner with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain to establish manufacturability and strong process controls
- Serve as the primary extended-factory customer-quality interface for regional Field Service teams on OBQ and DOA events
- Lead containment, root-cause analysis, and corrective action using 8D, 4D, or equivalent structured methods
- Support process qualification, validation, PFMEA, COPQ, and continuous improvement
- Maintain compliance with quality agreements, product specifications, and change-control requirements, including applicable CE requirements
- Manage Product Change Notifications (PCNs), including risk assessment and validation for supplier-driven changes
- Build trusted working relationships with local suppliers and extended factories
- Use KPIs and scorecards to identify risks, align improvement plans, and sustain accountability
- Facilitate technical reviews, supplier meetings, and quality reviews focused on quality, delivery, and operational excellence
- Provide technical guidance on manufacturability, quality standards, process controls, and complete NPI documentation
- Collaborate across time zones with Engineering, Operations, Service, Supply Chain, and Quality
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
- 5-10 years of experience in high-complexity manufacturing, supplier quality, or NPI engineering
- Combined Quality Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering experience
- Hands-on expertise in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and structured problem-solving
- Experience with local or regional suppliers, contract manufacturers, or extended factories
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and ASQ certification
- Strong communication, data-analysis, and project-management capability
- Experience in metrology, inspection, lithography, or semiconductor capital-equipment manufacturing preferred
- Background in optical systems, electromechanical systems, or complex assemblies preferred
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
- Project-management experience or certification preferred
- Field Service experience and experience supporting global, multisite manufacturing teams preferred
- Ability to travel 20-40%, including local supplier visits and regional/global travel
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- PTO
- 401K plan with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Health & wellness initiatives
- Collaborative working environment
- Resources and state-of-the-art tools & equipment
- Welcoming, inclusive corporate culture