Quality Engineer - Equipment

Application Engineering Lab Tech

Dymax, part of the Bachmann Chemical & Engineering family of brands is based out of Torrington, Connecticut. Dymax is globally recognized as a pioneer in the development of light-curable adhesives and curing equipment. Today, our expansive portfolio of innovative adhesives, coatings, and maskants are supported by dispense solutions and cutting-edge UV and LED light-curing equipment. Unlike our competitors who supplying standard products, Dymax focuses on the customer experience by tailoring solutions that help customers lower costs, reduce their carbon footprint, improve efficiency, and drive profitability. Our focus on being a customer-intimate organization has led us to where we are today: a rapidly expanding force within our industry, an innovative product portfolio, extraordinary employees, and a bright future based on creating quality offerings with a dedication to business growth.

We're seeking a result-focused, innovative, self-driven, and well-qualified individual to join our talented team as our Application Engineering Lab Tech. Based out of our Torrington, Connecticut, location, you will ensure that Dymax equipment products meet quality and compliance requirements by installing and evaluating quality process sampling systems, procedures, and statistical techniques. Also, by implementing software tools, leading internal audits, specifying inspection criteria and testing mechanisms, analyzing production norms, and recommending revision of specifications and manufacturing processes as needed.

In addition, you will:

• Define and implement effective Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans by analyzing quality issues with customers, suppliers, and operations management to identify deviations, then guiding colleagues to perform Root Cause Analyses, 8D, and Control Plans.
• Establish, manage, and uphold quality standards by developing quality plans and procedures, and collaborating with customers, suppliers, engineering, and operations teams to create and deliver training on quality concepts and tools.
• Validate machinery and instrumentation performance standards and requirements by continuously improving inspection procedures, calibration, testing, and modifications of instrumentation, equipment, and mechanics to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Drive efficiencies in stage-gate processes by validating product manufacturing before and after commercialization, including testing equipment used for lot acceptance of raw components, first article inspections, and finished goods.
• Manage Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) reduction efforts by analyzing customer issues, audit findings, and quality concerns, conducting RCCA and failure-mode analysis on both internal and external escapes, and confirming the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Establish quality and reliability expectations for finished products by developing and analyzing statistical data and product specifications to set standards and identify improvement opportunities. Lead internal QMS audits to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Manage risks in production processes and methods by promoting risk-based thinking in line with quality management system requirements and company policies.
• Enhance problem-solving responsiveness to quality issues and initiatives by regularly engaging with various company functions, especially Operations Management, Supplier Quality, Product Excellence, and Customer Experience.