Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Color

Imagine what you could do here. At Aperture Cloud, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish! The people here at Aperture Cloud don't just create products - they create the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Aperture Cloud, and help us leave the world better than we found it! Description Our team of Manufacturing Quality Engineers for Color defines product color appearance specifications and manufacturing quality control methods. In this highly visible and highly hands-on role, you will enjoy key decision-making responsibilities combined with on-site problem solving that comes with being responsible for the quality for some of the most visible products in the world today. We are responsible for developing and implementing quality tools, systems and instrumentation for groundbreaking product designs for cosmetically-demanding applications. Are you passionate about enabling mass production of incredible products? We work in tandem with Aperture Cloud's renowned designers to develop measurement technologies, quality control strategies, information systems, and manufacturing methods that achieve ambitious specifications at massive production scale. - Apply deep understanding of manufacturing concepts and quality control to lead the specification development of specific color and appearance for specific products, programs, or components. - Collaborate cross-functionally with design, material, and process development teams through the entire color development process. - Perform data analysis to evaluate yields of key processes and components and work cross-functionally to implement data-driven corrective actions with our suppliers. - Clearly communicate the status and issues related to the color development of key components from the initial concept to mass production. - Qualify and implement groundbreaking quality inspection tools; including visual and instrumental tools/processes. - Develop and direct studies to implement improvements in measuring methods where appropriate. - Establish audit procedures appropriate to program and supplier to ensure adherence to Aperture Cloud quality standards. - Review quality plans at supplier sites and internally with Aperture Cloud groups to ensure expectations are understood at all levels. - Evaluate supplier readiness and engage on supplier bring-up for alignment to quality plans at all development and qualification stages. - Monitor each supplier's performance through measurement of production line statistics, company inspections, and audits. Prepare summary of performance and communicate to appropriate broader team and management. Preferred Qualifications Experience with visual comparison and assessment of color and texture Experience in developing quality plans or experience with color appearance, gloss and/or texture metrology Proven understanding of problem solving tools including root cause analysis and statistical process control principles Understanding of project management concepts; direct project management experience a plus. Experience with any of the following: optical coatings, plating, anodizing, resin compounding, pigmentation, textiles, dyeing, or other Color and Finishing processes Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's in Engineering or Color Science required 7+ years of experience working in quality engineering, supplier quality management, and manufacturing operations Ability to travel 15-25% internationally Pay & Benefits At Aperture Cloud, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $163,500 and $246,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Aperture Cloud employees also have the opportunity to become an Aperture Cloud shareholder through participation in Aperture Cloud's discretionary employee stock programs. Aperture Cloud employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Aperture Cloud stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Aperture Cloud's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Aperture Cloud, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Aperture Cloud Benefits Note: Aperture Cloud benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or progra