The Manufacturing Quality Engineer II position is located in the West Lebanon, NH manufacturing facility.  The Manufacturing Quality Engineer develops, validates, implements, and sustains production, assembly, inspection, test, calibration, and troubleshooting methods for complex manufacturing operations. This hands-on technical role owns controlled procedures, fixtures, tooling, equipment readiness, process validation, training, root cause analysis, and corrective actions that prevent recurrence. This position serves as a primary liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality, transferring product knowledge into repeatable manufacturing practices, driving standardization, continuous improvement, process control, and operational readiness. The role reduces manufacturing variation, prevents recurring failures, improves inspection and test effectiveness, and builds operational self-reliance through controlled documentation, training, technical standards, and clear process ownership.

At FUJIFILM Dimatix Inc., printing and material deposition devices are only as good as their printheads.  We are a recognized leader in the manufacturing and design of durable and productive drop-on-demand inkjet printheads that power cutting-edge systems, as well as integrated inkjet solutions that add digital inkjet capabilities to other equipment. These are part of the digitization and transformation of many applications such as commercial printing, graphics, label & packaging, additive manufacturing, ceramic tiles, textiles, electronics and life science research.

We’re looking for forward-thinkers eager to spark innovation in inkjet technology. Bring your talents to a team built on collaboration, creativity, and a passion for excellence. At FUJIFILM Dimatix, every product we make begins with the extraordinary people behind it. Join us for groundbreaking work in a flexible, engaging environment.

We’re based in two incredible locations: Lebanon, New Hampshire, surrounded by picturesque New England landscapes, and Santa Clara, California, a dynamic hub in Silicon Valley with a mix of innovation, diversity, and sunshine.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manufacturing Standardization & Process Control

• Develop, validate, document, and sustain standardized manufacturing methods across production areas.
• Create and maintain controlled work instructions, procedures, setup guides, tooling documentation, and operator qualification requirements.
• Design, specify, validate, and sustain workstations, fixtures, jigs, gauges, tooling, and measurement methods that improve safety, efficiency, repeatability, and quality.
• Develop and improve production, assembly, inspection, test, calibration, and troubleshooting methods, translating engineering requirements into practical shop-floor controls.
• Support process verification and validation and apply manufacturing quality tools, including FMEA, PFMEA, control plans, Cp/Cpk, SPC, DOE, process data analysis, and DMAIC.

Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action

• Lead structured root cause investigations for electrical, mechanical, print-quality, alignment, supplier, and manufacturing failures.
• Lead or participate in ICAR, CAPA, ERB/MRB, 8D, and supplier corrective action activities.
• Define and coordinate countermeasures, track actions through closure, verify effectiveness, and update controls, procedures, and training to prevent recurrence.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues arising from manufacturing processes, material review, engineering review, field failures, and supplier performance.

Inspection & Quality Systems

• Define and sustain incoming, in-process, work-in-process, and final inspection requirements, including inspection plans, sampling methods, acceptance criteria, and records.
• Audit adherence to inspection and manufacturing controls, document results, and address identified process gaps through corrective action, improved methods, tooling, and retraining.
• Provide technical support for nonconforming material disposition and supplier corrective actions in coordination with Quality and Procurement.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends and recommend updates to standards, controls, and procedures.

Test Method Development & Validation

• Develop, validate, and maintain controlled production test procedures, defined acceptance criteria, reviewable records, and formal signoff requirements.
• Ensure production and test equipment inventories and establish readiness, calibration compliance, measurement system effectiveness, and clear ownership of test execution.
• Lead follow-up on test failures and escaped defects and establish closed-loop feedback to improve test coverage and product quality.

Manufacturing Support & Operational Readiness

• Provide day-to-day manufacturing process support and troubleshooting without becoming the permanent operator, assembler, inspector, or tester while reducing dependency on Engineering for routine production, audit, test, documentation, and training support.
• Build Operations and Test self-reliance through controlled procedures, technical training, qualification standards, equipment readiness, and clear process ownership.
• Support production readiness, new product introduction, engineering changes, process transfers, and implementation of production equipment and fixtures.
• Determine whether and when issues require escalation to Operations, Quality, Test, or Engineering ownership.
• Create technical training content and train or mentor engineers, technicians, inspectors, and manufacturing personnel on methods, quality standards, inspection practices, and test procedures.

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

• Lead multiple continuous improvement projects focused on quality, yield, productivity, cycle time, cost, and risk reduction.
• Develop and monitor metrics for recurring defects, corrective action closure, process capability, inspection adherence, test effectiveness, and Engineering support demand.
• Present findings, risks, priorities, and recommendations to management and key internal or external stakeholders.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• No direct supervisory responsibilities; however, the position is expected to mentor less experienced engineers, technicians, inspectors, and manufacturing personnel and may lead cross-functional project teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED:

• Ability to independently lead complex root cause and corrective action efforts to successful, sustained completion.
• Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, draw valid conclusions, and implement practical solutions consistent with organizational objectives.
• Working knowledge of statistics, FMEA/DFMEA/PFMEA, control plans, process verification and validation, Cp/Cpk, SPC, DOE, 8D, process data analysis, and DMAIC.
• Ability to represent the department in frequent cross-functional interactions and customer or supplier contacts.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills for communication with coworkers, customers, suppliers, and management.
• Experience providing technical direction, coaching, or training to technicians, inspectors, operators, or laboratory associates.
• Proficiency with analytical and business tools such as Minitab, Excel, Word, Wrike, Outlook, PowerPoint, SAP, and applicable ERP/MRP or quality systems.
• Ability to work in manufacturing, assembly, inspection, test, laboratory, and clean-room environments as required.

DESIRED:

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and other recognized international quality management system standards.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer and/or Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience supporting complex electromechanical assemblies and partnering with Field Support on system failure analysis.
• Experience with SolidWorks, reliability modeling, Weibull analysis, and software reliability applications.

KEY SUCCESS MEASURES:

• Reduction in recurring manufacturing and test defects.
• Corrective actions completed on time with verified effectiveness.
• Improved compliance with controlled work instructions, inspection methods, test procedures, and qualification requirements.
• Improved production yield, process capability, and nonconformance performance.
• Reduced Engineering support required for routine manufacturing, testing, documentation, and training activities.
• Improved training completion, manufacturing self-reliance, and sustained process ownership.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have the ability to work in all applicable areas and perform functions associated with manufacturing processes.
• Frequent walking between production lines, equipment, and inspection stations.
• Occasional bending, reaching, or lifting of light materials or tools.
• Adequate visual acuity (with or without corrective lenses) for inspecting products, reading measurement instruments, and interpreting data.
• Ability to handle measurement tools, operate gauges, and perform precise inspections or sample handling.
• Skilled use of measurement equipment and handling of small parts.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods during inspections, data analysis, and process monitoring.

• Occasional travel may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work may be performed in normal office, clean-room, laboratory, assembly, inspection, and test environments.
• May potentially handle hazardous waste in accordance with applicable Hazard Communication, hazardous waste, and safe-work-practice training requirements.

OTHER:

• Other duties may be assigned.
• The employee’s primary objective is to ensure that quality, delivery, and cost controls within the employee’s area meet or exceed internal and external customer requirements.
• The employee is required to follow the Employee Handbook and all applicable rules, procedures, safety requirements, and training instructions.

FUJIFILM Dimatix provides competitive wages, a generous benefits package and a friendly, dynamic working environment.
 

Equal Opportunity Employer

FUJIFILM Dimatix is an E-Verify Employer

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Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (fdmxbenefits@fujifilm.com).