SR Quality Engineer- ULTRA PRECISION- Danvers, MA

As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you'll be a key player in maintaining and improving product quality by collaborating across departments to ensure alignment with production goals and customer needs. This role focuses on developing strong QA processes, analyzing quality data, and driving continuous improvement to enhance both product performance and operational efficiency.

Client Details

The company specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced vibration isolation systems for ultra-precision applications in fields such as nanotechnology, photonics, and semiconductor manufacturing. With a focus on cutting-edge active and passive vibration cancellation technologies, their products support critical research, measurement, and manufacturing processes, backed by superior global service from a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

Description

• Manage customer complaints and corrective action requests, including product verification, issuing work orders for evaluation/repair, gathering failure details, updating databases, conducting root cause analysis, and generating failure reports.

• Perform final inspections on OEM products and prepare detailed inspection reports.

• Conduct final inspections for first article prototype builds.

• Take on the Quality Assurance Engineer (QAE) role during New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.

• Coordinate and lead qualification activities for first article purchases (FAI).

• Conduct instrumented testing on products and maintain an up-to-date measurements library.

• Assist in the creation and updating of manufacturing work instructions.

• Aid in identifying and documenting internal nonconformities.

• Provide support for in-process inspections in metal fabrication areas, such as machining, forming, and welding operations, as needed.

• Contribute to the success of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) by fostering a continuous improvement mindset throughout the organization.

• Conduct internal ISO 9001 audits and support external audit activities.

• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to identify and implement process improvements.

• Monitor the performance of the QMS, using data to inform decisions and proactively address emerging trends affecting system performance.

• Track and report on key quality performance indicators (KPIs), and implement corrective actions when necessary.

• Collaborate with Materials Management and suppliers to resolve vendor quality concerns.

• Support compliance with product material regulations, including REACH, ROHS, WEEE, Conflict Minerals, and other applicable standards.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering-related field.

• Experience working in an ISO 9000-certified manufacturing environment.

• Proficient in using the Microsoft Office suite.

• Knowledge of fabricated sheet metal design and manufacturing processes is advantageous.

• Familiarity with electromechanical assembly and testing procedures.

• Skilled in using mechanical measurement tools and interpreting technical drawings for complex inspections.

• Experience with electronic test equipment.

• Ability to present data and information in a clear, structured, and organized manner.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and documentation abilities.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Maintains a professional and positive demeanor that represents the company well.

Job Offer

This role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal part in ensuring product quality and continuous improvement across various cutting-edge manufacturing processes. With the chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive process improvements, and gain exposure to both quality management systems and new product introductions, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a direct impact on product excellence while advancing their career in a dynamic and growing environment.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.