Principal System Quality Engineer

Draper Labs; Cambridge; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Principal System Quality Engineer to ensure product quality meets the highest standards. This role involves investigating issues, leading cross-functional teams, and analyzing data to prevent defects. You will work in a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and creativity, tackling significant national challenges. If you are passionate about quality engineering and want to contribute to impactful solutions, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values work-life balance and supports professional growth while making a difference in the world.

Benefits

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs

Health and finance workshops

Discounts to local museums

Cultural activities

Off-site social events

Qualifications

• 7-10 years experience in quality engineering or related role.
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products meet quality standards and resolve issues.
• Lead cross-functional teams to determine root causes of failures.
• Analyze data to identify trends in product quality.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma principles

Quality Standards ISO 9001:2015

AS9100

Process integration

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

As a Principal System Quality Engineer, you will ensure that products meet the highest quality standards. Responsible for investigating and resolving issues. Reviews SOW (Statements of Work), RFP (Request for Proposals), design plans, process procedures, test procedures, and manuals, to understand the scope, requirements, and function of products.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
* Provide technical assistance and support to customers, suppliers, and employees in resolving issues.
* Assist in the improvement of manufacturing, process, and product efficiency to reduce nonconforming products.
* Ensures products meet the organizations and customers quality and product integrity requirements.
* Supports product development or operations team by providing analysis and expertise throughout the inspection process.
* Leads a cross function team in the determination of root cause of failures. Identifies when failure analysis is necessary, along with providing recommendations of the corrective measures.
* Analyzes data to identify trends in product quality or defects with the goal of mitigating and preventing recurrence and future defects.
* Subject Matter Expert in quality standards and principles, knowledgeable and experienced in multiple technical disciplines.
* Ability to independently assess customer needs and evaluate solutions to complex problems
* Ability to lead quality teams, providing technical oversight and mentoring less experience engineers.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities
* Ability to work on cross functional teams
* Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles
* Familiarity with Quality Standards ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100.
* Expert knowledge and skills in process integration.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
* Ability to prioritize tasks.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Good interpersonal skills to communicate clearly.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Education
Requires a bachelor of Science degree an Engineering discipline.

Experience
Requires 7-10 years experience in quality engineering or other engineering role.

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].