Quality Engineer 
 

We are looking for a Quality Engineer for our Amherst, NY facility. Oerlikon Balzers Coating USA is seeking an energetic, technical and detail-oriented individual.  The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting the Center in driving quality and improvement activities within the production facility.  Through the use and knowledge of testing, analysis, quality tools, (SPC, cpk, control charts, Ishikawa diagram etc.), and Oerlikon Balzers Standards, the Quality Engineer ensures that quality problems are effectively addressed and that quality standards for products and processes are being implemented and adhered to. 

Your Responsibilities:

• Analyze trends through data mining and analysis and conduct quality improvement activities to find and resolve product and process issues through root cause analysis and problem solving techniques
• Interface with customers to resolve quality issues and facilitate quality-planning (APQP) and development of product and process work instructions for customer specific requirements.
• Participate in the analysis and disposition of non-conforming product as required
• Support of semiconductor business:
• Daily and Weekly Analytical Reports
• Failure Analysis & Studies
• Customer specifications regarding inspection criteria and disposition
• Continuous Improvement
• Maintain the ISO 9001 QMS systems to ensure compliance with global, national and local requirements.
• Conduct quality audits as prescribed by the local quality registration (ISO, or Customer Requirements)
• Provide training and support to employees on all quality concerns, customer complaints and application of quality methodologies
• Support in the maintenance and creation of operational work instructions for Production and Quality.

Your Profile:

• Proven technical capabilities combined with a post-secondary diploma in quality or science related discipline
• Professional certification in quality disciplines (ASQ Certified Quality Engineer) is preferred.
• Two years experience in a quality engineering role in a manufacturing and/or production environment
• Effectively use problem-solving tools such as Pareto charts, 5-why, SPC methodologies, Cause and Effect diagrams as well as 8D, or similar problem solving disciplines.
• Proficient using MS Office; Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience with Minitab or other statistical software a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with strong presentation and team-building skills
• Previous experience in implementing and executing ISO 9001 QMS

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.  
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey. 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals 
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off. 
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Why Oerlikon:

Curiosity thrives at Oerlikon, and creates a dynamic, energetic and exciting environment that incubates innovation and passion to consistently improve what we do every day. This drives value for our customers and other stakeholders and helps us to enhance the performance of our products and services.

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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

Oerlikon is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position, which is $ $85,920 - $107,400 per year. Some positions within Oerlikon may also offer eligibility to participate in a discretionary incentive program. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for the role will be based on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, internal equity, job location, work experience, education, training, certifications, licenses, etc. Therefore, as compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each individual, it is likely that not all applicants will be hired at the highest end of the listed compensation range. Our total compensation package goes beyond base compensation and it will include a competitive benefits package starting with 2 weeks paid time off accrued on a monthly basis, 12 holidays, 48 hours personal/sick time (exception for NY where we follow State law,) medical, dental, vision, 401K, holidays, pet insurance and tuition reimbursement all effective day one of hire.

About us

Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes. Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership. 

Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here Know Your Rights.
 
If you are unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact us at Americas.hr@oerlikon.com or recruiter.us@oerlikon.com. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and is not intended for inquiries about the status of applications or for third party vendors / agencies inquiries or requests.
 
Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Learn more about Oerlikon: https://www.oerlikon.com/en/brands/

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Agencies:

Oerlikon only accepts agency resumes for positions that have been explicitly approved by HR for third-party support. We work exclusively with our approved vendors who have agreed to Oerlikon’s terms and conditions and have an executed contract in place. Any resumes or profiles submitted to Oerlikon employees for roles not approved and requested by HR will be considered unsolicited, and Oerlikon will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.