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Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $4B in revenue, and employ approximately 12,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.\nWhat We Offer:Flexible time off policy\n401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)\nProfessional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs\nExcellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options\nOpportunities for career advancement with an industry-leading company!\n\nThe Quality Engineer drives systematic defect elimination and strengthens product, process, and quality-system controls. This role uses data, statistical methods, structured problem solving, and cross-functional leadership to reduce variation, prevent recurrence, improve customer satisfaction, and deliver measurable improvements in quality, yield, productivity, and Cost of Poor Quality.\nThe Quality Engineer will be a member of the operational excellence team, reporting to the OpEx Director, and will be accountable for delivering tangible results in support of business plan objectives by implementing improvements, supporting new product industrialization, improving capacity utilization, and managing continuous improvement efforts.\nResponsibilities\nDefect reduction: Analyze defect, scrap, rework, yield, customer complaint, and process data. Lead investigations using DMAIC, Shainin Red X/FACTUAL, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other structured problem-solving methods.\nCorrective action: Manage containment, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, effectiveness verification, and lessons learned through closure.\nSPC and capability: Develop and maintain control charts, sampling plans, reaction plans, and process capability studies including Cp, Cpk, Pp, and Ppk.\nMeasurement systems: Evaluate, maintain, and improve manufacturing measurement systems through Gage R&R, bias, linearity, stability, resolution, and measurement agreement studies to ensure reliable process monitoring and product-acceptance decisions.\nProcess controls and risk: Assess and mitigate product and process quality risks. Develop and align process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, work instructions, inspection methods, acceptance criteria, and escalation plans.\nCustomer and supplier quality: Lead customer complaint investigations, communicate technical findings, support supplier corrective actions, and trend recurring concerns.\nQuality systems and audits: Support ISO 9001 and applicable customer or industry requirements. Perform process-based internal audits, support external audits, and close findings with objective evidence.\nNew product industrialization: Support new product industrialization, as required, including process qualification, validation, capability assessment, and production readiness.\nContinuous improvement: Lead cross-functional projects to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and productivity. Quantify and validate project benefits, including reductions in Cost of Poor Quality.\nQuality reporting: Track, analyze, and prepare reports for internal quality performance metrics to identify trends, communicate risks, and prioritize improvement opportunities. Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and traceability of reported quality data.\nTraining and leadership: Coach operators, technicians, engineers, and support teams in structured problem solving, defect prevention, statistical methods, and quality-system practices.\nSafety: Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL.\nPersonal Qualities\nStrong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a highly process-oriented approach.\nStrong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in both individual and group settings.\nExcellent oral and written communication skills.\nResults-oriented professional able to solve complex problems and implement change.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Quality, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.\nMinimum 5 years of manufacturing, quality, process engineering, or continuous improvement experience.\nDemonstrated 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