Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Quality)
Preferred experience in wire/cable manufacturing
Familiarity with issue tracking tools like Relyence
Preferred experience with wire extrusion and precision wrapping processes
Proficient in problem prevention tools (Quality Planning, Poka Yoke, D-FMEA, P-FMEA, SPC, MSA)
Strong communication skills across all organizational levels
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Precision Wrapping or Extrusion Quality matters
Formally release or hold products and coordinate with Quality Test & Improvement Lead
Manage and organize data for historical traceability
Analyze data for trends and implement Corrective Actions
Drive changes to test methods and communicate updates
Coordinate and manage samples related to failures and their tracking
Collaborate with Quality Manager on standard Quality tools and record keeping
Work with local Quality Leads to resolve wrapper/extrusion inquiries
Participate in issue review boards and report findings
Track daily yield and escalate concerns as necessary
Benefits
Opportunities for career growth within a global organization
Empowerment for all employees to positively impact the business
Full Job Description
Position: Quality Engineer
Location: Amphenol Spectra-Strip - Hamden, CT
Amphenol Spectra-Strip is a leader in hyper scale data center bulk wire solutions. We develop and manufacture gigabit copper cable solutions for high performance and cloud compute applications. We are currently seeking a Lab Engineer to join our team in Hamden, CT. The Quality Engineer will provide support to the Operations area in achieving Quality objectives and effective problem resolution, identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives contributing to business growth and cost reduction.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Act as a SME for all Precision Wrapping or Extrusion related Quality matters
Formally release or hold product as appropriate (disposition) and/or coordinate with Quality Test & Improvement Lead
Manage, coordinate, and organize data in a database for historical traceability and/or work with the appropriate experts
Analyze data for trends and any needed Corrective Actions
Drive changes to test methods, specs, limits based upon data as needed and communicate
Coordinate and manage samples associated with failures and their associated tracking, data, movement, and disposition (in-house and received from customers)
Work with Quality Manager on the incorporation, use and record keeping of standard Quality tools, (5-Why, 8D, Fishbone, FMEA, other)
Work with other local and site Quality Leads and QA Manager to resolve all wrapper/extrusion related inquiries
Participate in issue review boards/meetings and report as needed
Track and report on daily yield and escalate concerns as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Quality)
Experience with wire/cable manufacturing is preferred
Familiarity with Relyence or other issue tracking tools to document all nonconformances
Experience with wire extrusion and/or precision wrapping processes is preferred
Effective use of problem prevention tools, including Quality Planning, Poka Yoke, D-FMEA, P-FMEA, SPC, and MSA
Effective communication skills with all levels of the organization
Adept at Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.
