Product Quality Engineer
Core
Ensuring hardware products are manufactured to the highest quality standards from prototype through mass production.
Role type
Product Quality Engineer (Hardware NPI)
Builds
Hardware products for food waste prevention systems
Domain
Consumer electronics / Waste management technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Quality planning architecture, Quality Control Plan (QCP) development, supplier quality management, statistical analysis (SPC, Cpk/Ppk), auditing techniques, DFM/DFA/PFMEA risk analysis, gauge and inspection fixture design, defect triage, yield tracking
Preferred skills
Experience in consumer electronics, experience with Contract Manufacturing (CM) roles
Technologies
Minitab
Responsibilities
Own quality workstream for hardware NPI from prototype to mass production; Develop QCP, inspection criteria, and acceptance standards; Establish quality processes throughout the manufacturing supply chain; Define and execute qualification test plans; Lead DFM reviews and risk analysis; Act as on-site quality lead at Contract Manufacturer; Track and report build quality metrics; Design and deploy inspection fixtures; Establish audit procedures for NPI and mass production
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
