Oakley, Inc.:
Oakley - Quality Engineer (Supplier) Job in Foothill Ranch, CA
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Foothill Ranch, CA
Full-time | Retail
About the job
Oakley, Inc. is a sport and lifestyle brand, driven to ignite the imagination through the fusion of art and science. Building on its legacy of innovative, market-leading optical technology, the company manufactures and distributes high performance sunglasses, prescription lenses and frames, goggles, apparel, footwear, and accessories.
The essence of the brand is communicated through hundreds of professional and amateur athletes who depend on Oakley products to provide them with the very best while they redefine what is physically possible.
Oakley is part of Luxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. Our wholesale network covers more than 150 countries and our retail presence consists of over 7,200 retail stores across the globe.
In North America, our wholesale business is the home to other global brands like Ray-Ban and many of the top fashion house brands. Our leading retail brands include; LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, Target Optical and Sears Optical. We are also home to EyeMed, the fastest growing vision care company in the United States.
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Quality Engineer manages supplier quality.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Works independently to establish quality criteria, plan for implementation, and execute quality plans for all products. Includes inspection planning (PPIP), sample approvals (FAS & LS) and training on requirements.
Completes supplier surveys and associated supplier approvals.
Implements required quality metrics and uses that data to address supplier improvement and concerns.
Effectively problem solves production issues as they arrive, related to materials, components, or packaging product.
Travels independently throughout the supply base to address issues and concerns, adjusting to different work environments at suppliers’ facilities.
Heads up efforts for nonconforming material review and corrective action assignment to the suppliers.
Supports the Supplier Quality Manager in carrying out higher level requirements and projects.
Interfaces with upper management and provides needed feedback for important decisions.
Works effectively and collaboratively with others.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in an Material Science or in an Engineering discipline
5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering within a plastics manufacturing/processing environment
Experience with statistical software (e.g. mini-tab, etc.)
Exhibits a solid product and manufacturing process knowledge base and have growth potential to lead small teams (2-3 people)
Good problem solver - can work independently to make important decisions
Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
Excellent organizational skills
Strong knowledge of Quality systems, Quality process controls, material performance testing
General understanding of Advance Quality Planning, e.g. AIAG PPAP’s
Strong analytical problem solving skills and sound statistical application in areas such as DOE, sampling techniques, regression, reliability, FMEA, hypothesis testing etc.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in Polymer, Paint and Wafers
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Luxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Luxottica HR Solutions Group at 1-866-431-8484.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, 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.
The essence of the brand is communicated through hundreds of professional and amateur athletes who depend on Oakley products to provide them with the very best while they redefine what is physically possible.
Oakley is part of Luxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. Our wholesale network covers more than 150 countries and our retail presence consists of over 7,200 retail stores across the globe.
In North America, our wholesale business is the home to other global brands like Ray-Ban and many of the top fashion house brands. Our leading retail brands include; LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, Target Optical and Sears Optical. We are also home to EyeMed, the fastest growing vision care company in the United States.
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Quality Engineer manages supplier quality.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Works independently to establish quality criteria, plan for implementation, and execute quality plans for all products. Includes inspection planning (PPIP), sample approvals (FAS & LS) and training on requirements.
Completes supplier surveys and associated supplier approvals.
Implements required quality metrics and uses that data to address supplier improvement and concerns.
Effectively problem solves production issues as they arrive, related to materials, components, or packaging product.
Travels independently throughout the supply base to address issues and concerns, adjusting to different work environments at suppliers’ facilities.
Heads up efforts for nonconforming material review and corrective action assignment to the suppliers.
Supports the Supplier Quality Manager in carrying out higher level requirements and projects.
Interfaces with upper management and provides needed feedback for important decisions.
Works effectively and collaboratively with others.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in an Material Science or in an Engineering discipline
5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering within a plastics manufacturing/processing environment
Experience with statistical software (e.g. mini-tab, etc.)
Exhibits a solid product and manufacturing process knowledge base and have growth potential to lead small teams (2-3 people)
Good problem solver - can work independently to make important decisions
Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
Excellent organizational skills
Strong knowledge of Quality systems, Quality process controls, material performance testing
General understanding of Advance Quality Planning, e.g. AIAG PPAP’s
Strong analytical problem solving skills and sound statistical application in areas such as DOE, sampling techniques, regression, reliability, FMEA, hypothesis testing etc.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in Polymer, Paint and Wafers
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Luxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Luxottica HR Solutions Group at 1-866-431-8484.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, 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.