Engineer Quality

Requisition ID:879982

Store #:WM0201 Optical Direct Quality OMAHA

Position:Full-Time

Total Rewards:Benefits/Incentive Information

Since 1915, Walman Optical has served thousands of independent eye care professionals providing solutions for all of their optical needs. Our experienced and knowledgeable team helps businesses grow while providing quality eyewear and unmatched service for an exceptional patient experience. With us, you'll bring our most advanced technology and innovative products to our partners.

As a division of Walman, our collective mission is to enrich the lives of our customers, employees and the communities we serve through better vision.

Walman is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

GENERAL FUNCTION

EssilorLuxottica is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position plays a key role in the improvement in Quality at our location.

The Quality Engineer is responsible for determining production standards by establishing quality control systems and setting product requirement rules.

The duties include:

• Identifying the specifications for an ideal product,
• Determining an appropriate level of variation,
• Monitoring quality assurance rates,
• Investigating customer's complaints and process nonconformities.

The Quality Engineer will work with multiple process owners in various departments.

This position requires a deep understanding of manufacturing processes throughout the lab. This position is responsible for Quality general activities such as:

• Investigating and analyzing quality assurance problems/defects encountered,
• Actively facilitating and achieving Quality improvement activities in the facility
• Developing and documenting the specifications of quality standards,
• Reviewing and final approving the SOPs, work instructions and PCP deployment and maintenance,
• Making sure processes adhere to quality standards,
• Deploying a system of Audits - post final inspection - and immediately reporting audit results to Lab Operations Leaders,
• Assisting in generating, monitoring, and communicating lab performance Quality metrics and reporting to identify areas where to apply process control and improvement activities,
• Achieving excellent Teamwork and Communication including with communication strategies for the Quality initiatives
• Managing Testing and Validation Program when needed.
• Serving as a training resource where appropriate,
• Traveling to other lab locations,
• Other quality related assignments, as required.

Incumbent must be able to exhibit the self motivation and capability necessary to achieve maximum quality standard conformance, thus enhancing the Customers' Experience

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years minimum experience in Quality discipline, and/or 5years minimum experience in optical or wholesale laboratory environment,
• Bachelors degree in Engineering,
• Demonstrated competency in facilitation skills, preferable in an optical and/or optical laboratory environment,
• Project management skills,
• Excellent Communication and Presentation skills to all Management levels, both internally and externally, while representing our company in a professional manner,
• Advanced Computer Skills in Microsoft Office, Access, PowerPoint, Excel,
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Capability Process Control, process sampling systems and procedures and statistical techniques,
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and teamwork skills,
• Must be self starter, highly organized, manage to priorities and meet deadlines,
• Superior knowledge of ISO Quality system requirements,
• Working knowledge of ophthalmic manufacturing process and coating process,
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt is a plus, but not required,
• ASQ Certification is a plus but not required.

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.