Quality control technician jobs in Cathedral City, CA

Come join a growing company and make an impact as the Quality Control Supervisor applies the principles of product quality evaluation and control. Oversee, plan and direct the activities of Quality Inspectors for Coherent Aerospace & Defense Murrieta Site. Continuously improve the quality measurements and controls on materials, processes, and product that provide adequate control of quality at minimum quality related costs. Manage calibration of equipment including planning and coordination of schedules between manufacturing departments and outside contractors. Coordinate source inspection and source surveillance schedules with customer quality representatives. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Supervision / Leadership - 10% Department team is staffed, motivated, engaged and empowered to deliver a high and sustainable level of performance in an ever-changing environment The Employee Success and Growth Process is executed effectively and an ESGP is co-developed and in place with each employee with meaningful stretch goals Performance feedback/reviews are conducted at a high quality level with effective feedback focused on employee development and delivered 100% on time A learning environment is in place where employees are trained and developed to achieve expectations in both the short and long term Communication channels are active and open ensuring a free flow of 2 way information for your organization The right people are placed in the right job by consistently using the “Selecting the Best” interviewing process and methodology for the selection of all hires Hiring, reviewing, promoting, counseling and/or terminating personnel is conducted in a fair, equitable manner An accident free environment is maintained by following all safety, ergonomic and environmental procedures, and creating the attitude that all accidents/injuries are preventable All laws, regulations, Coherent A&D and local policies and procedures are understood and complied with Responsible for maintaining proper housekeeping standards and ensuring a clean, safe, orderly environment Role model for Customer Satisfaction, Employee Satisfaction and Business Results Quality Assurance / Inspection - 80% Manages daily, weekly, and monthly inspection, calibration to meet production schedules while maintaining high quality standards and maximum productivity from the workforce. Promotes high quality standards and fosters a quality-mindset of 100% quality and 100% on-time delivery throughout the company and at suppliers. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of optical metrology and inspection methods, technology, and trends, and makes recommendations for improving Coherent A&D capabilities. Ensures quality objectives and goals are in line with company mission, quality policy, and strategic initiatives. Recommends and documents incoming inspection methods, in-process and final testing methods Participates in defining quality measurements that cover such items as cosmetic appearance, surface characteristics, color, noise, and vibration as well as company standards that will be followed in the absence of customer engineering specifications, e.g., electronics workmanship, scratch/dig requirements, cleaning and handling of optics. Provides input to quality management, business development, engineering and customers in defining specific quality requirements on individual products based upon customer requirements. Provides Quality Manager with recommendations and improvements that increase product and process uniformity, reliability and improve quality characteristics to reduce field failures and complaints. Assists in identifying root causes. Recommends and implements improvements and corrective/preventive actions. Reviews nonconforming materials, returned materials and customer complaints. Maintains segregation of nonconforming materials. Processes quality improvement requests Processes NCMR's with applicable defect codes. Provides management with cost estimates and time schedules pertaining to inspection of product. Works closely with production control and shipping departments to meet production schedules and delivery commitments. Assists quality engineering communicating quality requirements to suppliers through purchasing documents Business Operations - 5% Coherent A&D OS objectives are achieved within budget Department processes are reviewed/audited for continuous improvement and cycle time reduction opportunities Department processes are AS9100, ISO9001, ISO13485 and ITAR compliant All department records, reports and metrics are accurate and generated on time Relevant Company Technology Control Plan, Export Compliance requirements, IP, IT, SOX and Quality procedures are understood and executed A high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, competency, and quality is established and maintained Special Assignments - 5% Support special projects as required Report on projects and make recommendations to upper management Education & Experience Minimum of 2 years in a high tech quality manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and work experience BS / BA Degree in Business, Management, Quality Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, the Basic Sciences or related fields from a college university with accreditation Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through others Experience with problem analysis and resolution at the functional level with a proven track record of continuous improvement Experienced with Total Quality/Business Excellence and business process management Skills Strong technical skills in optical inspection, metrology, calibration and quality assurance procedures Knowledge of quality assurance systems and procedures required by Aerospace and Defense, and other government agencies Must have thorough understanding of AS9100, ISO90010, and ISO13485 quality systems and requirements Ability to understand, assimiliate and react to new processes, and changes Ability to handle multiple priorities and issues in a fast paced, dynamic environment Ability to work with employees in collaborative team environment Able to execute plans, motivate and engage the workforce, evaluate work accomplishments and provide effective feedback Hands on and very direct approach to leadership and problem resolution Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership and competency Working Conditions Lab environment, working space will reside in the Quality department lab Physical Requirements Standing, Walkingm Talking, Hearing, Noise level - Usually moderate Safety Requirements All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards. Quality and Environmental Responsibilities Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System. Culture Commitment Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.: Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas Accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome Respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone Enthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State."