nLIGHT Corp

Quality Manager - Engineering & Programs

nLIGHT Corp$145K — $175K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years leading a Quality group in production/manufacturing
  • Aerospace and/or defense industry experience preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field
  • Ability to obtain U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Knowledge of inspection methods and quality systems

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain product quality documentation
  • Support DFMEA and PFMEA risk assessments
  • Oversee incoming inspection of materials and components
  • Partner with other departments to resolve quality issues
  • Manage in-process and final inspection activities
  • Ensure accurate maintenance of quality records
  • Drive corrective and preventive action initiatives
  • Train and mentor quality inspectors and technicians

Benefits

  • 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
  • 11 paid Holidays
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • 100% Health, Vision and Dental Care for employee
  • Paid Family Leave and Short/Long Term Disability funded by employer
  • Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting
Full Job Description
Description

Location: Longmont, CO (onsite)

Experience: 8+ years of experience leading a Quality group in a production or manufacturing environment. Experience doing so in an aerospace and/or defense organization preferred.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in a technical field.

Compensation: $145,000-$175,000 based on experience

Summary:

The Quality Manager oversees new product introduction (NPI) quality checks to ensure timely execution of tasks including Product Quality Plans, Measurement System Analysis, DFMEA, PFMEA, Incoming Inspections, In Process Inspections, and First Article Inspection Reporting. This role manages engineers and technicians but is a working manager role.

All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at: https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/. Please review this information before applying.

Responsibilities:
  • Create and maintain product quality documentation, including incoming inspection plans, product quality plans, control plans, FAIRs, and Quality Management System records to support new product introductions and ongoing production.
  • Support DFMEA, PFMEA, and other risk assessment activities to identify, mitigate, and manage product and process quality risks.
  • Oversee incoming inspection activities to ensure raw materials, components, and purchased parts meet quality, regulatory, and documentation requirements.
  • Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations to resolve supplier issues, material discrepancies, and quality concerns.
  • Oversee in-process and final inspection activities to ensure product conformity to specifications, quality requirements, and release criteria.
  • Support production teams in identifying, investigating, and resolving quality issues while ensuring adherence to control plans, work instructions, and sampling requirements.
  • Ensure accurate completion and maintenance of inspection records, test results, traceability documents, and other quality records in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements.
  • Support internal and external audits by maintaining controlled, accurate, and readily accessible quality documentation.
  • Manage the identification, segregation, disposition, and documentation of nonconforming material, including oversight of MRB and NCR processes.
  • Drive corrective and preventive action initiatives in partnership with Quality Engineering to improve product quality and prevent recurrence of quality issues.
  • Ensure compliance with cleanroom, ESD, and FOD prevention requirements through enforcement of established procedures, environmental controls, and contamination-control practices.
  • Train, mentor, and develop quality inspectors and technicians, maintain qualification records, and promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Experience / Capability:
  • Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field; equivalent experience considered.
  • Experience in quality control, inspection, or manufacturing operations.
  • Knowledge of inspection methods, measurement tools, and quality systems.
  • Familiarity with cleanroom practices, ESD controls, and FOD prevention.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits Summary:
  • 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
  • 11 paid Holidays
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Health (ACA Gold Plan), Vision and Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents
  • Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%
  • Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting


About nLIGHT Corp

nLight is an American laser company founded in 2000 by Scott Keeney. The company is privately held and funded by venture capital firms. It has headquarters in Vancouver, Washington, and operations in Shanghai, Hillsboro, Oregon, and Lohja, Finland. nLight specializes in diode laser components and systems, fiber laser components and systems, and optical fibers. Their key markets include materials processing, consumer electronics, and medical and military applications. nLight was founded in 2000 during the telecom boom. Since its inception, nLight has grown to more than four hundred employees worldwide and has won numerous awards.[citation needed] In 2005, nLight created nConnect, an independent 501(c)(3) entity with a mission to increase student interest and achievement in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) by connecting schools to business.
Learn more about nLIGHT Corp
Size
1,300 employees
Market Cap
$440.5 million
Industry
Net Income
-$20.9 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+21.7%
Revenue
$222.7 million
NASDAQ

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