Job Abstract

Spectra-Physics, Ophir, Newport and ESI are brands within the MKS Instruments Photonics Solutions division. We provide a full range of solutions including lasers for precision industrial and scientific research applications, laser and LED measurement, beam profiling, precision motion control, optical tables and vibration isolation systems, photonics instruments, temperature sensing, opto-mechanical components, optical elements, and systems for flexible PCB laser processing, high-speed MLCC testing, and CO2-laser-based systems HDI PCB and IC substrate manufacturing. MKS Photonics Solutions enhance our customers’ capabilities and productivity in the semiconductor, advanced electronics and specialty industrial markets.

The Sr.Quality Coatings Engineer will be responsible for providing high level technical support for Newport Optics (NPO) QC Inspection area. 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. Works in a cleanroom environment and low-light areas. Provides Quality Assurance technical support for all aspects of the NPO ISO 9001 quality management system, including evaluation of requests for quotation, setting up the QA support for new jobs, supporting existing jobs, inspection records management, and document writing. Participates in internal quality audits, interacts with suppliers, customers, external auditors, and co-workers to provide support as needed There may be long periods of standing while measuring parts and collecting, logging and reporting data.

Summary of Essential Job Duties:

• Explain and interpret ISO 9001 QMS requirements as they pertain to NPO and its products, processes and services including calibration of inspection and test equipment.
• Explain and interpret optical and mechanical drawings, specifications, standards, purchase orders and contracts extracting the essential information for QA support and risk analysis
• Provides QA Engineering support for production, prototype and engineering activities including risk analysis, inspection and testing,  cleaning, data gathering and analysis, sample submissions, performance reporting, project close-out, etc. to assure adequate process capability, control, improvement, and quality information feedback.
• Lead and participate in DOEs, PFMEAs, DFMs, DVT, DFM, Lesson’s Learned and other activities.
• Train others in the use of inspection and measuring equipment, testing, SPC and other subjects.
• Perform / coordinate environmental, durability, reliability and other optics testing as needed.
• Assemble and submit FAI and other sample packages as well as review and approve Supplier FAI and other sample packages.
• Write inspection instructions and quality / test plans including test and measuring equipment usage procedures and procedures requiring customer approval
• Interfaces with major customers to ensure Customer Satisfaction and clarify quality requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years’ experience in quality in an optics/coatings manufacturing technology field.
• Experience with ISO 10110
• Familiarity with QC inspection equipment and techniques
• Ability to interpret optical and mechanical drawings, standards and specifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minitab
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS-9100, AS9102, MIL-STD-810, MIL-PRF-13830,
• Ability to use test equipment such as thermal, humidity chambers and other test equipment preferred
• Understanding of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DVT, DFM, DOE, Gage R&R, Measurement Analysis, SPC, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, DMAIC, PDCA, FAI, etc.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

MKS Instruments, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies.  MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

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