NPI Quality Engineer (Hardware)
Core
Support Product Quality activities for hardware development programs from concept through launch, ensuring products are designed, validated, and launched with exceptional quality.
Role type
NPI Quality Engineer II (Hardware)
Builds
Consumer electronics and wearables hardware products
Domain
Consumer electronics / Wearables
Required skills
DFMEA, PFMEA, CTQ, DOE, SPC, MSA, GR&R, root-cause analysis, CAPA/8D, statistical quality methods, supplier quality management, manufacturing data analysis, structured problem-solving
Preferred skills
Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, AI tool usage
Technologies
DFMEA, PFMEA, CTQ, DOE, SPC, MSA, GR&R, 8D
Responsibilities
Support quality planning activities including DFMEA, CTQ definition, reliability planning, validation and verification, process capability, measurement system analysis, and launch-readiness reviews; Partner with cross-functional teams to identify potential failure modes and quality risks early in product development; Analyze engineering and manufacturing data to identify product and process risks; Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to investigate product and manufacturing failures; Support supplier and contract-manufacturer quality activities including engineering drawing reviews and control plans; Monitor product and process quality metrics and communicate significant trends, risks, and issues; Document lessons learned and contribute to the continuous improvement of Product Quality processes.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
