Sr. Quality Engineer at Faro Technologies in lake mary, Florida

Job Description:

FARO is the world leader in 3D imaging and measurement systems. We are a global company traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange with a passion for excellence and success. We are proud to be recognized among Fortune's 100 Fastest-Growing Companies. In order to accelerate the growth of our new product portfolio, Faro Technologies is growing new positions in our Research and Development team.

FARO is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to work on-site out of our office in Lake Mary, FL who Perform duties to provide quality related metrics reporting and analysis; including evaluating, designing and controlling data sources. Assist in conducting compliance audits and support functional leads in creating/editing their quality related standards and documents, while working within limits of established policies. Responsible for recommending and training on best practices within the Quality Organization and working directly with Customers and other internal groups at FARO on problem solving exercises.

We have:

• An open mind for new ideas and methodologies


• Leading edge technology


• A dynamic team of engineering, sales and marketing professionals to work with

You have:

• Five + years of quality-related experience


• B.S. degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Science or a relevant discipline


• Manufacturing industry experience


• Demonstrated IT/system skills


• Demonstrated problem solving skills


• Strong communication and team building skills


• Conversant with ISO 9001 and 17025 requirements


• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing


• Oracle and/or Agile experience desirable


• Travel: Minimal (less than 15% of time)


• Travel: International possible

How you will make a difference @ FARO:

• Problem solving Expert. Fluent with organizing and leading cross functional teams through the 8D process.


• Champion for the Customer. This role requires communicating with customers to ensure FARO products meet and exceed expectations, and that improvement requests are fed back into our Product Marketing organization.


• Project Management experience guiding teams through longer term improvement projects.


• Excellence in analyzing data and spotting trends or opportunities to improve product reliability. The Quality organization is responsible for collecting field performance data and prioritizing improvement projects that may be required to ensure products meet field performance expectations.


• Excellence in communicating in both verbal and written form to all levels of the organization.


• Experience working with domestic and international suppliers on quality improvement projects

OTHER DUTIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Perform or assist with any departmental operations, as required or directed to maintain workflow and meet production schedules and requirements.


• Maintain safe work areas and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules.


• Attend and participate in a variety of meetings and task force groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements and policies.


• Recommend revisions to control documentation such as production check lists, operating procedures and policy manuals. Make and distribute authorized modifications as required.


• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Continuous lifting of very lightweight materials, some lightweight lifting, and occasional lifting of average to heavy weight materials of over 60 lbs. Occasional pushing, pulling, reaching, climbing and upper body and arm rotation. Some bending, stooping and standing. Continuous sitting. Occasional use of hazardous chemicals.

Behavior/Relationship Skills:

• Speak and prepare oral and written communication clearly and effectively, fostering open communication, listen to others, and deliver presentations.


• Act with integrity, demonstrate adaptability, and develop self through learning and feedback.


• Convey a sense of urgency, persistence, and commitment.


• Think strategically, analyze issues, use sound judgment, and innovate.

What FARO can offer you:

FARO has excellent benefits for you and your family.We not only care for our employees but also to their immediate family members. We believe in a balanced work-life and have developed programs and benefits plans to support that ethic, such as:

• A competitive paid time off bank and paid holidays


• Medical, dental, life and AD&D insurance plans


• Pre-tax flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care


• 401K with employer match


• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities


• Wellness fairs


• Frequent lunch and learns to help educate employees about various issues affecting their lives


• Other employee events

FARO Technologies is a Drug Free Workplace with Pre-Employment Drug Screening. We provide equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

We want to talk to YOU! Join the most trusted team in 3D measurement technology www.faro.com/careers.

Join us. Become part of a dynamic organization that values quality, leadership, teamwork,

honesty and openness as a way of life in conducting our business. #LI-ZT1