Quality NPI Engineer
About The Position
The Quality New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer 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 (e.g., PFMEA, DFMEA) are effectively translated into control plans and inspection strategies to support scalable, repeatable manufacturing. The Quality NPI 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 Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Industrial, or related)
- 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
- Requires “U.S. Person” status as defined by U.S. law (U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, or certain protected classes of asylees and refugees).
Nice To Haves
- Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, or complex electromechanical systems
- 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, 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 processes, Supplier capability
- Drive risk mitigation actions and track closure
- Ensure PFMEA outputs are actionable and aligned with real production conditions
- Define and execute Process Validation activities where applicable
- Support manufacturing readiness prior to production release
- Verify that all critical characteristics are adequately controlled
- Support MRB activities during NPI builds and early production
- Drive root cause analysis using structured methods
- Feed lessons learned back into FMEA and Control Plans
- Help develop and maintain: Control Plans, Inspection Plans, Work instructions 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
- Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
- Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
- Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
- Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
- Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
