Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA (topconpositioning.com).
We design, manufacture and distribute productivity tools for developing a brighter future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workflow automation and seamless connectivity of data to construction, geopositioning and agriculture industries focused on developing a sustainable tomorrow.
Topcon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
To learn more about Topcon career opportunities go to www.topconcareers.com.
Core Job Duties
- First Article Inspection and Approvals
- CCB – Engineering Change Control Board – Leads and facilitates the Change Control Board (CCB) process to evaluate, review, approve, prioritize, and track engineering changes affecting products, manufacturing processes, systems, documentation, quality, cost, and delivery timelines
- RFD – Request for Deviation - Coordinates cross-functional approval and communication of RFDs with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Customer/Program stakeholders to ensure alignment and compliance with internal and external requirements.
- Establishes controls, expiration parameters, traceability, and corrective action plans associated with approved deviations to ensure temporary conditions are monitored and resolved within defined timelines
- ECO- Engineering Change Orders – Help prepare and outline in collaboration with NPI / Product management / Supply Chaing / MFG Engineering / Product Engineering, all affected ECO updates and controls
- Puege Notice – QE Evaluations against Arena/ MFG/ Supply Chain Requests. Cross functional with QA
- MRB – Dispositions / Review product discrepancy
Education and Experience:
- BS in a technical field (Science or Engineering)
- five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum Requirements for job:
- Knowledge of Quality techniques including statistical methods used to analyze and control process variations, capability studies, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, and Six Sigma.
Skills Required
- BS in a technical field (Science or Engineering)
- Five to ten years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of quality techniques including statistical methods, capability studies, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, and Six Sigma
- Experience performing First Article Inspection and approvals
- Experience leading/facilitating CCB (Change Control Board), coordinating RFDs, preparing ECOs, and managing MRB dispositions
- Experience with Arena PLM and cross-functional coordination with Manufacturing and Supply Chain
What We Do
With 9 billion people expected on the planet by 2030, there's a lot of work to be done. We'll need more housing, roads, and utilities, not to mention more food for the extra tables. Topcon is a leading manufacturer for the construction, geospatial, and agriculture markets, creating technology that improves workflows to always keep our customers one step ahead. Our roots begin with the Topcon Corporation, founded in 1932 in Japan. Since then, we've grown into a network of 93 companies made up of subsidiaries and affiliates and are now a global leader in positioning and ophthalmic diagnostic technologies. Join us as we address society's greatest challenges and develop a more sustainable tomorrow. Join our team: http://topconcareers.com/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TopconToday Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/topcon_today
