Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Color
Core
Define product color appearance specifications and manufacturing quality control methods for cosmetically-demanding products.
Role type
Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Color)
Builds
Measurement technologies, quality control strategies, information systems, and manufacturing methods for mass production.
Domain
Consumer electronics manufacturing, color science, and supplier quality management.
Required skills
color appearance specification, manufacturing quality control, data analysis for yield evaluation, cross-functional collaboration, visual and instrumental inspection tool qualification, audit procedure establishment, supplier readiness evaluation, production line statistics monitoring.
Preferred skills
visual comparison and assessment of color and texture, color appearance/gloss/texture metrology, root cause analysis, statistical process control, project management, optical coatings/plating/anodizing/resin compounding/pigmentation/textiles/dyeing processes.
Technologies
visual inspection tools, instrumental measurement processes, data analysis systems.
Responsibilities
Lead specification development for color and appearance; collaborate with design and process teams; analyze yields and implement corrective actions; communicate color development status; qualify inspection tools; develop measurement improvement studies; establish audit procedures; review supplier quality plans; evaluate supplier readiness; monitor supplier performance via statistics and audits.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
