Essential Duties & Responsibilities

In Your First Year You Will (What Success Looks Like)

0–90 Days — Quality & Compliance Foundations

• Learn Clear Align’s quality systems, processes, inspection methods, and documentation workflows.
• Gain working knowledge of optical mechanical and electrical assembly, system integration and testing, and customer quality requirements.
• Review existing AS9102 documentation, supplier records, and internal audit structures.
• Support routine inspection activities, calibration records, NCR documentation, and MRB reviews with guidance.

 

By 6 Months — Independent Quality Engineering Support

• Independently prepare AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) reports for customer submission.
• Conduct supplier quality reviews, issue supplier corrective action requests (SCARs), and track follow‑through.
• Participate in customer audits and respond professionally to quality concerns and corrective action requests.
• Perform internal audits and document nonconformances, including root cause and corrective action reports.
• Support engineering and production in improving quality processes, documentation, and inspection methods.

 

By 12 Months — Quality Leadership, Process Improvements & Compliance Strengthening

• Operate as a primary quality engineering resource for optical, mechanical, and electrical assembly and system integration programs.
• Lead supplier quality improvement initiatives that reduce defects and improve incoming material reliability.
• Drive internal continuous improvement projects that enhance yields, reduce scrap, and improve process control.
• Serve as an active member of the Material Review Board and contribute to high‑impact problem resolution.
• Enhance AS9100 compliance through improved audit readiness, documentation accuracy, and quality reporting.
• Maintain Calibration records and review production floor readiness by maintaining tooling identification.  

How You Know You Are Winning

• Products consistently meet inspection, customer, and AS9100 requirements.
• Supplier issues decrease as corrective actions become more effective and proactive.
• FAI packages are accurate, complete, and delivered on time to internal teams and customers.
• Internal audits show fewer repeat findings and stronger compliance readiness.
• Engineering and production teams view Quality as a collaborative, solutions‑focused partner.
• Defects, rework, and nonconformances decrease through effective root cause analysis and corrective action.

Position Requirements

Who You Are (Core Strengths & Competencies)

• Detail‑Driven Inspector: Strong visual acuity, manual dexterity, and precision in performing technical inspections.
• Clear Communicator: Able to communicate effectively with suppliers, customers, engineering, and internal teams.
• Process‑Oriented Problem Solver: Skilled in root cause analysis, corrective action, and continuous improvement.
• Team‑Centered Professional: Works well both independently and collaboratively across functions.
• Organized & Efficient: Maintains clear documentation, manages multiple priorities, and meets deadlines.
• Quality‑Focused Thinker: Upholds high standards of cleanliness, accuracy, and compliance.

 

Must-Have Qualifications

• Excellent visual acuity and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑starter with a positive, improvement‑focused mindset.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities effectively.
• B.S. degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of related quality engineering experience.
• U.S. Person with ability to obtain security clearance if required.
• Experience with AS9100 or similar quality management systems.
• Competency with calipers, micrometers, drop gauges, and other metrology tools.
• Experience with interferometers, MTF testing, scratch/dig inspection.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and work instructions.

 

Preferred Extras

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• Experience with Visual Manufacturing ERP.
• Training or experience in AS9100 internal auditing.