Sr. Quality Engineer

Optimal Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering with a focus on quality.
  • Strong standards for responsibility and quality assurance standards.
  • Solid grounding in electrical circuits and mechanical structures.
  • Ability to apply basic programming and scripting skills for task automation and data analysis.
  • Skillful in troubleshooting complex systems methodically.
  • Proven skills in documenting processes and technical findings precisely.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills for team collaboration.
  • Attention to detail and readiness for hands-on work in dynamic settings.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute QA procedures for integrated systems in compliance with standards.
  • Investigate daily quality issues and perform root cause analysis on significant challenges.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical components, electrical circuits, and software for reliability.
  • Prioritize daily issues, escalate as needed, and ensure follow up on resolutions.
  • Collaborate with engineering and production teams to eliminate quality bottlenecks.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of quality control processes and improvements.
  • Use data-driven methods to monitor and analyze quality trends throughout production.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Access to advanced tools and technologies in a cutting-edge field.
  • Supportive work environment focused on collaboration and innovation.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance skills and processes.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
The Sr. Quality Engineer plays a key role in ensuring the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance for integrated mechanical and electrical systems. This position requires a proactive, hands-on professional capable of identifying, diagnosing, and resolving complex technical issues. By implementing robust QA protocols and conducting deep-dive root cause analyses, the QA Engineer will drive system performance enhancements and support the excellence of product development.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute comprehensive QA procedures for electrical and mechanical systems to ensure full compliance with internal specifications and industry standards, review new design and foreseen quality issues and check points.
  • Conduct preliminary investigation of daily quality issues and perform root cause analysis on recurring, significant, or escalated issues.
  • Perform hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical components, electrical circuits, and basic software applications to ensure long-term reliability and functionality.
  • Assign priority on daily issues, conduct issue escalation, and follow up.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and production teams to address quality-related bottlenecks and resolve issues efficiently.
  • Maintain technical documentation, including detailed records of quality control processes, test results, and continuous improvement measures.
  • Utilize data-driven methodologies to monitor product quality trends throughout the entire development and production lifecycle.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying critical characteristics that affect product performance and safety, request and support jig/fixture design to improve process to meet the quality standard.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering focusing on quality.
  • Responsible, and have high quality standards.
  • Strong interdisciplinary foundation in electrical circuits and mechanical structures.
  • Ability to apply basic programming and scripting skills to automate routine tasks, analyze quality data, and improve workflow efficiency.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting and a methodical approach to identifying complex system issues.
  • Proven ability to document processes, technical findings, and resolutions with high precision and clarity.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  • Detail-oriented mindset with a willingness to engage in hands-on tasks within a dynamic production or lab environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in the EV (Electric Vehicle) industry or similar high-tech manufacturing sectors.
  • Basic knowledge with ISO 9001
  • Knowledge in quality framework including APQP, DMAIC, 8D
  • Familiarity with lean and Six Sigma, and related tools including SPC, FMEA, A3, Fishbone diagram (8M, 5 Why)
  • Familiarity with CAD software, such as Catia, SolidWorks, etc.
  • Experience with Data Acquisition and basic software interface troubleshooting.
  • Adaptability to a fast-paced work environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

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