Sr. Quality Engineer

Novanta Inc.•Apex, NC
•$95,000 - $118,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer works to ensure that our force torque sensor and tool changer products continually meet all customer expectations. If non-conformances are found, the Quality Engineer investigates causes and facilitates action to correct quality issues. The Quality Engineer analyzes data from quality processes to look for opportunities for improvement and makes recommendations based on findings. As a member of the QA team, this role includes providing engineering level support to other team members as well as collaborating with other departments to address risk and opportunity as it relates to quality. The Robotics & Automation function focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing automated systems and intelligent machinery that improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and operational scalability. The team works cross-functionally with engineering, production, and quality to drive innovation, process reliability, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (except software) from an accredited institution, preferably mechanical or electrical engineering
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a quality role in a manufacturing environment or 4 years in another role in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience maintaining EU, UL, and CE Marking compliance
  • Experience driving continuous improvement using established problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, 8D, A3)
  • Technical problem solving and decision-making skills on electro-mechanical systems
  • Proven ability to work independently with high organizational and project management skills
  • Strong computer and keyboard skills, with focus on data management, data analysis, and word processing.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and obtain an intermediate working knowledge level of technical products and operating processes, i.e. ATI products and their applications.
  • Advanced verbal and written communications skills

Nice To Haves

  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer is a plus
  • Experience working in an ISO 13485:2016 compliant Quality System is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Responsible Engineer for creating processes to assure compliance to customer, regulatory, and ISO requirements.
  • Responsible Engineer for addressing customer and internal quality issues through sound problem solving techniques and corrective action.
  • Recommend action for improvement based on quality risk assessment of products and processes.
  • Collaborate with the Design Group to provide input for preventing potential quality risk.
  • Create quality plans for new product introductions.
  • Track and analyze incoming, in-process and final inspection data for trends in order to facilitate improvement action.
  • Participate in and facilitate Lean Manufacturing initiatives such as Kaizen events and defect reduction efforts.
  • Assess and recommend quality equipment to meet current and future needs.

Benefits

  • full range of medical, financial, and other benefits
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