Brittle Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Core
Lead quality engineering for advanced brittle materials (ceramics, glasses) at mass production scale, focusing on optical sensing integration, root-cause analysis, and supply chain quality assurance.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Materials Science)
Builds
High-yield production of brittle components with integrated optical sensing
Domain
Advanced manufacturing, materials science, optical engineering
Required skills
GD&T (ASME Y14.5), Failure Analysis (FTIR, SEM, TEM), statistical data modeling, root-cause analysis, optical metrology, process validation, supplier audit management, yield optimization
Preferred skills
High-volume precision manufacturing experience, optical component inspection, Design of Experiments, FMEA, SPC, project management, MBA
Technologies
FTIR, SEM, TEM, GD&T software, statistical analysis tools
Responsibilities
Develop mass production quality plans for new brittle material concepts; Lead quality initiatives and act as project manager at supplier locations; Design and validate specialized test methods and gauges for brittle properties; Drive root cause analysis for material failures and yield drops; Establish audit procedures for supplier facilities; Optimize production yields for brittle material processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities