NPI Quality Engineer - Mechanical

Saronic Technologies•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Quality Engineer – Mechanical is responsible for ensuring that new products are designed, developed, and launched in compliance with quality standards and regulatory/stakeholder requirements. This role drives risk-based quality planning, ensuring that outputs from design and process development are effectively translated into control plans and inspection strategies to support scalable, repeatable manufacturing. The NPI Quality Engineer partners cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Supplier Quality to proactively identify risks, implement controls, and ensure strong product realization from prototype through production.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
3+ years in automotive, aerospace, defense, robotics, or complex electromechanical systems
Strong knowledge of: PFMEA / DFMEA , control plans, inspection planning & metrology, root cause analysis methodologies
Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar QMS standards
Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret GD&T

Nice To Haves

Involvement in both small and large scale NPI / product lifecycle activities
Familiarity with ASME Codes and Standards
Experience working in integration/production environments
Hands-on experience with MRB and nonconformance systems

Responsibilities

Lead quality activities throughout the NPI lifecycle
Develop and maintain Quality plans aligned with program milestones
Use best practices with regards to compliance with AS9100 / ISO 9001 requirements during product introduction
Participate in design reviews, gate reviews, first article builds, engineering change reviews, and readiness assessments
Lead or participate in Design FMEA (DFMEA) and Process FMEA (PFMEA) activities
Identify critical risks related to product performance, manufacturing process, supplier capability, customer requirements, and regulatory requirements
Drive risk mitigation actions and track closure
Ensure PFMEA outputs are actionable and aligned with real production conditions
Define and execute Product and Process Validation activities where applicable
Drive closure of design, manufacturing, supplier, and test-related quality issues before production release
Verify that all critical characteristics are adequately controlled
Establish First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements
Implement preventative actions to improve product reliability and manufacturability
Collaborate with Supplier Quality to flow down requirements to suppliers
Ensure supplier inspection and validation aligns with internal requirements
Support supplier qualification and processes
Support MRB activities during NPI builds and early production
Drive root cause analysis using structured methods across design, supplier, manufacturing, and field issues
Feed lessons learned and continuous improvement activities back into development programs
Help develop and maintain DFMEA/PFMEA, control plans, inspection plans, and quality procedures
Ensure documentation is controlled within the QMS system
Support internal and external audits related to NPI activities

Benefits

Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
Generous PTO and Holidays
Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
401(k) plan with company match
Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office