Production Engineer II

Innovation is in our DNA. We invented supercontinuum lasers and photonic crystal fibers and we constantly reimagine how our products can be used and improved. Our customers use our products in medical and life science research, quantum computing and space exploration.

We seek curious, creative and collaborative people to work in our cutting-edge company. Can you see yourself working in teams and providing solutions for innovators?

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Are you motivated by working with leading technology? Do you turn problems into challenges and see them all the way to manufacturable solutions? Now is a great time to join us as our continuous success has set us on a hugely exciting growth path across our global organization.

You will join a highly skilled and dedicated team of engineers and scientists and become a participant in developing lasers and accessories for various innovative applications.

Then this job as Manufacturing Quality Engineer at NKT Photonics may be the right job for you!

About the Position

Manufacturing quality engineer (80-100%)

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the suitable candidate’s main responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

Mastering our existing process technology and improving it -- including assisting, training, and working closely with the production technicians.

Conducting training and evaluating the effectiveness of process transfer.

Establishing and maintaining statistical process control procedures/practices to analyze suppliers.

Resolve routine production issues (Failure analysis, Root Cause Determination, and Implementing Corrective Actions) related to supplied materials.

Develop incoming inspection protocols and ensure business intelligence is generated from this activity (yield, quality).

Review, supervise and review quality inspection documentation as needed.

Participate as Material Review Board member to review and temper Non-Conforming Material as suitable.

Conduct audits of supplier quality system and technical approve new suppliers along with verify ongoing supplier compliance.

Involved in ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality audit process.

Develop and maintain positive relations and effective communication lines with all relevant stakeholders.

Education And Work Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• 1- 3 year of manufacturing experience with a focus on quality.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and manage in a fast paced manufacturing context
• Experience or knowledge in Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Oral and written knowledge of English is required, knowledge of German is a plus.

Desired skills

• High level of computer skill, and strong written and verbal skills.
• Detail orientated thinking with the ability to multitask.
• Flexible attitude with demonstrated ability to adapt to change and a dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrate a wide degree of creativity.
• Desirable but not mandatory is experience with Optical technology, MRP systems and power BI reporting .
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate and coordinate with team members in order to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Interest or demonstrated skill in application of statistics to supplier evaluation.
• Attention to detail and very analytical.
• Product part approval process (PPAP) experience is a plus.
• Experience with total quality management (TQM) is a plus.

More About Us

NKT Photonics is a dynamic, international high-tech company and a leader in the development, manufacturing, and supply of high-performance lasers and photonic crystal fibers. We employ some of the best and most creative people in our industry and together we have established one of the fastest growing and most innovative photonics companies in the world.

We embrace a culture in which a healthy work-life balance is encouraged; and we promote a positive, supportive working environment. To support our growth plans, we are investing in our facilities and growing our talented teams. We provide a great place to work with good people and exciting, industry leading products

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