New Grad- Quality Engineer

Symbotic•USA Wilmington, MA

About The Position

Symbotic is seeking a new graduate Quality Engineer to join its Quality team. The role supports new product introduction and supplier quality activities by helping establish quality requirements, validate supplier manufacturing processes, and drive quality performance from the start of production. The Quality team partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Test, and external manufacturing partners to help transition products from development into production, focusing on quality planning, defect prevention, supplier process validation, and continuous improvement. This is an early-career opportunity for a graduate of an accredited university. New graduates join an established team, contribute to real projects, and receive training and mentorship while bringing their own ideas and perspectives. The role may require up to 50% travel to supplier and contract manufacturing locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Internship, co-op, academic project, or hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
Foundational understanding of manufacturing processes, quality planning, process controls, inspection, or supplier quality concepts.
Ability to analyze manufacturing processes, ask effective questions, document findings, and communicate clearly with suppliers and cross-functional partners.
Valid driver's license and ability to drive and/or fly to client locations and company headquarters.

Nice To Haves

Supplier-facing experience.
Exposure to APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, FMEA, root cause analysis, or related quality tools through coursework or practical experience.
Six Sigma Green Belt or related continuous improvement training.

Responsibilities

Support supplier quality activities for assigned suppliers and contract manufacturers, including new product introduction and production readiness.
Participate in supplier audits and site assessments to verify manufacturing processes, build plans, control plans, and compliance with quality requirements.
Support APQP and PPAP activities by reviewing supplier documentation and helping confirm manufacturing processes are ready for production.
Partner with Quality Engineering, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and supplier teams to develop requirements and resolve quality concerns.
Use structured problem-solving and root cause methods to support corrective actions and help prevent recurring quality issues.
Monitor supplier quality performance and communicate findings, risks, and improvement opportunities to internal and external partners.
Travel to supplier and contract manufacturing locations as needed to support audits, validation, quality planning, and new product launches.