QA Engineer (FBG/AR)

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Incoming Quality Controls - establishes procedures, controls, sets targets and monitoring of leading indicators for the effective implementation of Incoming Quality Process. Develops and implements inspection guidelines and sampling techniques based from AQL standard. Ensures that raw materials are inspected according to the standard of inspection and sampling size/frequency required. Supports production by ensuring good quality raw materials passed the IQA inspection with certified QA Inspectors only. Mitigates and corrects risks and quality issues encountered in IQA and immediately feedback to Purchasing Group and Supplier for root cause, corrective actions and continuous improvement. Supports requirements for new product line qualifications.
• In-Process Quality Controls - establishes procedures, controls, sets targets and monitoring of leading indicators for the effective implementation of In-Process Quality Process. Develops and implements inspection points and sampling techniques based from AQL standard. Ensures that production and process statistical controls are audited regularly to ensure conformance in meeting the product specification and requirements from customer. Escalates issues to process are owners if there are non-conformances in the production and process controls to ensure risks are mitigated, root cause is identified, corrective actions are implemented and verified for effectiveness. Supports requirements for new product line qualifications.
• Outgoing Quality Controls - establishes procedures, controls, sets targets and monitoring of leading indicators for the effective implementation of Outgoing Quality Process. Develops and implements inspection guidelines and sampling techniques based from AQL standard. Ensures that outgoing products are inspected according to the standard of inspection and sampling size/frequency required. Supports production by ensuring good products materials passed the OQA inspection with certified QA Inspectors only. Escalates issues to process are owners if non-conformance encountered in OQA and immediately feedback for root cause, corrective actions and continuous improvement. Supports requirements for new product line qualifications.
• Customer Complaint and RMA Handling - establishes procedures, controls, sets targets and monitoring of leading indicators for handling and management of customer complaint/feedback and RMA. Ensures that customer complaints are acknowledged on time and addressed according to the procedure of service level agreement. Drives the rootcause analysis and resolution of customer 8D through effective problem solving with process owner and cross functional teams. Monitors the issuance of RMA questionnaire and coordinates with cross functional groups for the closure of RMA.
• Problem Solving and Corrective Actions - leads the use of effective problem solving techniques by using appropriate tools such as 8D, 7QC tools. Monitors the status of each corrective actions (SCAR, Internal 8D, Customer 8D, NCR) by reporting to Management. Ensures that true rootcause is identified, corrective actions are implemented and verified for effectiveness. Ensures that common repository for corrective actions are uploaded in system database.
• Quality Systems - supports activities on 1st party, 2nd part and 3rd part audits (internal, supplier/customer, certification body) by ensuring requirements in the ISO 9001 standard are met within their main processes described above. Participates to Internal Audit planned yearly, releases audit report on time to the Lead Auditor/Quality Systems Engineer, and non-conformances are followed up for corrective action and closure. Lead customer audits by preparing the production line and closure of customer audit findings. Ensures Deviation and Control of Change Procedure are followed and observe by production and process area owners.
• Continuous Improvements - submits and implements process improvements through bright idea programs, ensure that improvements are true that adds value to the process (i.e inspection cycle time improvement, lean Mfg approach, reduction of non-value added steps, etc
  
  

Educational Background And Work Experience

• Graduate of Engineering Course (Electronics or any related field)
• At least 5 years of experience in Semiconductor or Electronics / Optoelectronics Industry.
• Experience on start-up manufacturing set-up.
  
  

Key Competencies And Skills

• Knowledgeable on ISO 9001:2015, EMS & OHSAS. Certified lead auditor is highly regarded.
• Strong background on basic quality principles & ISO standards.
• Expertise in Quality tools such as 8D, 7 QC Tools, SPC, FMEA, MSA, PDCA, COQ/COPQ.
• Excellent auditing skills.
• Experienced in performing Internal, Customer, and Supplier Audits.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to lead cross functional teams to drive quality improvements.
• Assertive, with strong drive to implement Quality policies, objectives and programs. Flexible & highly adaptive to fast-paced working environment.
  
  

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Coherent Philippines Pte Ltd shares the 5 key principles of fair employment practices and is committed to adopting these principles in the management of our human resources. We believe that the effective implementation of fair employment practices will bring about a more harmonious and progressive work environment within our organization, and contribute towards making Philippines a great place to work.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

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