Product Quality Engineer
Core
Own the translation and execution of customer product quality requirements from initial development samples through production qualification and ongoing supply for rare-earth permanent magnets.
Role type
Product Quality Engineer (Hardware Manufacturing)
Builds
Rare-earth permanent magnets for defense, aerospace, and automotive industries
Domain
Defense, Aerospace, Automotive, Rare-earth Magnets
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Note: Corrected to 'physical/clinical work' based on options, but context is manufacturing. Re-evaluating options: The options are specific. 'physical/clinical work' is the closest fit for hands-on manufacturing/inspection, though 'product features' or 'dashboards' might be argued. However, the role involves physical inspection and handling. Let's stick to the closest semantic match for 'physical work' in a factory setting if 'product features' implies software. Actually, looking at the list: 'production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work'. This is a manufacturing role. 'physical/clinical work' is the only one involving physical presence/hardware. I will use 'physical/clinical work' as the closest category for hands-on manufacturing inspection, or perhaps 'product features' if interpreted as physical product. Given the strict list, 'physical/clinical work' is the intended bucket for non-software physical roles in this schema context, or 'product features' if the product is the feature. Let's select 'physical/clinical work' as it implies physical handling of the item, which is central here. Wait, 'product features' usually means software features. 'physical/clinical work' is the best fit for manufacturing inspection.
Required skills
Customer qualification management (PPAP, FAI), Inspection and test planning, Root cause analysis and corrective action (8D, CAPA), Nonconformance management, Manufacturing quality systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949), Technical drawing interpretation, Supplier quality coordination, Product disposition and containment
Preferred skills
Aerospace/automotive/defense industry experience, GD&T and dimensional inspection knowledge, Statistical analysis tools (Minitab, Power BI), External lab coordination, New product introduction (NPI) support
Technologies
Excel, Minitab, Power BI, PPAP, FAI/AS9102, 8D, CAPA, MRB
Responsibilities
Own customer qualification from requirements intake through approval; Define inspection requirements and acceptance criteria based on customer drawings; Lead quality onboarding for new customers; Execute quality checks on sample and qualification builds; Drive containment and corrective actions for nonconforming product; Track product quality performance metrics (PPM, defects)
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
