Quality Manager

Merck & Co.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Generous benefits package

Dynamic working environment

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to drive quality improvement and maintain high standards in manufacturing. The role is located in Santa Clara, California, where you will collaborate on engineering and quality teams to ensure product compliance and excellence in delivery.

The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in quality management tools. Competitive salary ranges from $160,000 to $180,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of quality engineering/management experience in precision manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or equivalent quality standards.
• Experience with quality auditing and quality tools like FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement and quality assurance processes.
• Collaborate with teams on yield improvement activities.
• Work with engineering and QA teams to define quality plans.

Skills

Quality improvement

Statistical process control (SPC)

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma methodologies

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Minitab

Job description

Position Overview

Position Summary

• Continuous improvement of the quality system and the development of a quality culture within Dimatix.
• Assurance that all products produced represent the maximum quality and reliability attainable.
• Implementation and management of inspection and testing procedures for finished products.
• Initiation of corrective action necessary to ensure conformity with quality specifications and standards.
• Implementation of a companywide quality information system.

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Dimatix Inc., printing and material deposition devices are only as good as their printheads. We are a recognized leader in the manufacturing and design of durable and productive drop‑on‑demand inkjet printheads that power cutting‑edge systems, as well as integrated inkjet solutions that add digital inkjet capabilities to other equipment. These are part of the digitization and transformation of many applications such as commercial printing, graphics, label & packaging, additive manufacturing, ceramic tiles, textiles, electronics and life science research.

We’re looking for forward‑thinkers eager to spark innovation in inkjet technology. Bring your talents to a team built on collaboration, creativity, and a passion for excellence. At FUJIFILM Dimatix, every product we make begins with the extraordinary people behind it. Join us for groundbreaking work in a flexible, engaging environment.

We’re based in two incredible locations: Lebanon, New Hampshire, surrounded by picturesque New England landscapes, and Santa Clara, California, a dynamic hub in Silicon Valley with a mix of innovation, diversity, and sunshine.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of "giving our world more smiles." Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Salary range for position: $160,000 - $180,000, commensurate with experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Facilitates the realization of the tier one goals of quality (yield), cost reduction and delivery/capacity improvement. Participates in the goals deployment process, in the development of detailed plans, measurement of progress and quarterly executive reviews.
• Collaborates with Engineering, Production and Equipment teams on yield improvement activities. Coordinates the efforts of these teams to develop, drive, manage and report on yield improvement experiments.
• Drives business processes to support tier 1 goal achievement including business information systems to make data and reporting more accessible.
• Works with Manufacturing Engineering in the modeling and measurement of current capacity and improvement activities to increase available production capacity.
• Works with Engineering, QA and design teams to define quality plans for the products. Drives the documentation of critical product/process/tool parameters & how to monitor them for early detection of issue and insure stability of the manufacturing process.
• Drives the use of effective statistical process control and continuous improvement techniques. Encourages the use of these tools to address product, process, and quality system issues.
• Participates in the evaluation of engineering changes, risk assessment, and materials review board and monitors the effectiveness of the change control process.
• Maintains records and reports on Key Performance Indices.
• Structured Communication. Must be able to provide concise and accurate information in a well‑structured manner demonstrating strong analytical and critical thinking skills consistent with data driven decision making also taking into account Risk Benefit analysis where appropriate.
• Performs other activities as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervision of internal Quality Engineering team. Position has direct and indirect responsibility for multiple shifts.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience and 10+ years of previous quality engineering / quality management experience in a precision‑manufacturing environment with a strong focus on quality improvement.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or equivalent quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement an effective quality organization.
• Quality auditing experience. Previous product quality, quality assurance, and reliability experience.
• Knowledge and experience with Capability analysis, Six Sigma methods and/or APQP.
• Experience in application of quality tools such as SPC and FMEA.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Practices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Products (Excel, Word, Project, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and Minitab.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques sampling theory and factor analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels, both within and outside the organization.
• Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, draw valid conclusions, and effect required changes.
• Skilled at administering policies in an equitable fashion.
• Skilled at employee relations including performance management, employee motivation and hiring.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and/or Six Sigma Methodology

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in and knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Familiarity with clean room processes for electrical/mechanical assembly.
• Knowledge of MEMS silicon wafer/die fabrication processes and quality control methods.

Physical Demands

• Regular need to sit, stand, and work with hands on a variety of parts and equipment in daily job function.
• Standing or walking is required 30% of the day.
• Job includes some travel. Some international travel may be required.

Work Environment

• Most job functions performed in office environment. Will also require light industrial setting and a clean room manufacturing environment.

Other

• Other duties as may be assigned.
• Each employee's primary objective is to assure that the quality, delivery and cost controls within his/her control meet or exceed all of our internal and external customers' requirements.
• Each employee is required to abide by the Employee Handbook and the rules and regulations explained and provided at each orientation and training session. Special attention must be given to the safety aspects of these documents.

FUJIFILM Dimatix provides competitive wages, a generous benefits package and a friendly, dynamic working environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FUJIFILM Dimatix is an E‑Verify Employer

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([e-mail]).