Quality Engineer - Fujifilm

Who We Are

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe. We have an exciting opportunity at our North Kingstown, RI facility for a Quality Assurance Engineer!

With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe, Taiwan, China, Korea and Japan, local sales offices throughout the world and on-site applications support, FUJIFILM Electronic Materials supplies the world's top tier semiconductor manufacturers with a broad array of products and services used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process. 

The Role

The Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, executing, and improving the Quality Management System to help drive improvements in our processes and product quality at a pace consistent with the needs of our customers.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Strong knowledge and experience as a quality assurance resource for data analysis, problem identification, resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Driving problem solving methodologies (8D/MBPS) to find root cause of observed defects devise a short-term contaminant strategy and implement long-term solutions to prevent recurring problems, per internal and external customer expectations. Includes facilitating customer taskforce activities.
• Broad knowledge of theory and principles of statistics and statistical process control Interact with customers to identify opportunities to improve quality and establish feedback with manufacturing and development personnel.
• Actively lead and participate in internal and external quality audits.
• Support the manufacturing groups to design, implement and document procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection.
• Support consistent metrics (process capability, control charts, measurement quality) for monitoring systems effectiveness.
• Interface with suppliers and customer quality representatives concerning problems with quality control and assure that effective corrective action is implemented.
• Drive ISO-9001 initiatives in order to maintain certifications.
• Lead the delivery of medium to large improvement projects through the implementation of Lean Six Sigma and project management tools.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality and Product management to identify, and reduce sources of chronic customer complaints, manufacturing and laboratory quality issues, waste/scrap generation, and improve overall production inefficiencies.
• Provides leadership and mentoring to the organization on Lean principles, by promoting the use of Six Sigma methodology (DMAIC, Kaizen, etc)
• Creates key process flows and/or value stream maps.
• Performs capability and other statistical assessments to meet organization goals in reducing process variability
• All other reasonable duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering or Quality Engineering, with specialization in Quality Systems and Statistics.
• Must have 5+ years of experience in QA systems, (semiconductor industry preferred).
• Direct experience with ISO9001 or equivalent Quality Management System.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively (verbal/written/presentations) at all levels both internally and externally.
• Must have experience as a quality assurance resource for data analysis, problem identification, resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge and experience for problem solving techniques such 5 why's, Fishbone, Process mapping, etc. in order to identify root cause and define CAPA.
• Working knowledge of JMP statistical software is especially desirable or equivalent, SAP knowledge helpful.
• Visits to other manufacturing sites, supplier, and customer sites (including occasional overseas travel).
• Experience in design and development of new product introduction.
• Certified Quality Auditor / Engineer preferred.
• Six Sigma (DMAIC) - Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of PPAP APQP, VDA preferred
• Must have excellent computer skills (Power-Point, Excel and statistical software tools).
• Thorough understanding of general safety requirements

Other Requirements:

• Broad knowledge of theory and principles of statistics and statistical process control
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively (verbal/written/presentations) at all levels.
• A good working knowledge of statistics and applicable quality methodologies is required (e.g., Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA, 8D, root cause analysis, etc.).
• Must have excellent computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel and statistical software tools).
• Working knowledge of JMP statistical software is especially desirable; SAP knowledge helpful.
• Visits to other manufacturing sites, supplier, and customer sites (including occasional overseas travel). Expected travel – 3 days/month.

MENTAL & EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Resilience - Adapting well in the face of workplace stressors, the ability to work effectively and efficiently in high stress and conflict situations, the ability to remain poised under all circumstances, the ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual. 
• Communication - The ability to successfully and professionally express and exchange ideas and meanings with all levels of employees in the organization, the ability to interact appropriately with a variety of individuals including customers/clients, the ability to work as an integral part of a team, ability to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust.
• Reasoning and decision-making - The ability to understand, remember and follow verbal and written instructions, the ability to reason logically and make sound decisions.
• Comprehension - The ability to complete tasks without direct supervision, the ability to simultaneously address multiple complete problems.
• Organizational skills - Ability to multitask without loss of efficiency or accuracy, the ability to work and sustain attention with distractions and interruptions, the ability to perform in situations requiring speed, deadlines or productivity quotas.

FUJIFILM Electronics Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is part of the Fujifilm family – a company that has been evolving and transforming for more than 85 years. Fujifilm is focused on four strategic business areas: Advanced Materials, including electronic materials for semiconductor manufacturing; Imaging; Healthcare; and products and services to support Business Innovation. As a global company, Fujifilm has revenues of $21 billion, with 310 group companies and 73,275 employees worldwide.

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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