New Grad- Quality Engineer

Symbotic LLC; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic LLC is seeking a New Grad - Quality Engineer to join our Quality team. You will support new product introduction and supplier quality activities, helping establish quality requirements, validate supplier processes, and drive quality from the start of production.

You will partner with Quality Engineering, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and supplier teams to resolve quality issues, participate in supplier audits, and apply structured problem-solving to prevent defects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Internship, co-op, academic project, or hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment; supplier-facing experience is a plus.
• Foundational understanding of manufacturing processes, quality planning, process controls, inspection, or supplier quality concepts.
• Exposure to APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, FMEA, root cause analysis, or related quality tools through coursework or practical experience is preferred.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing processes, ask effective questions, document findings, and communicate clearly with suppliers and cross-functional partners.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or related continuous improvement training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier quality activities for assigned suppliers and contract manufacturers, including new product introduction and production readiness.
• Participate in supplier audits and site assessments to verify manufacturing processes, build plans, control plans, and adherence to defined quality requirements.
• Support APQP and PPAP activities, including reviewing supplier documentation and helping confirm that manufacturing processes are ready for production.
• Partner with Quality Engineering, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and supplier teams to develop requirements and resolve quality concerns.
• Use structured problem-solving and root cause methods to support corrective actions and help prevent repeat quality issues.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and communicate findings, risks, and improvement opportunities to internal and external partners.
• Travel to supplier and contract manufacturing locations as needed to support audits, validation, quality planning, and new product launches.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Supplier-facing experience

APQP/PPAP exposure

Root cause analysis

Six Sigma Green Belt

Education

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Who we are

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system - reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

New Grad- Quality Engineer

We want to learn from you! At Symbotic, early career talent helps us solve critical issues in creative and innovative ways. That is why we are seeking a new graduate from an accredited University for this opportunity. By joining Symbotic, new grads will be a part of an established team, contribute to real projects, and help develop solutions. New grads will be exposed to training and mentorship from our leaders while being encouraged to leverage their unique ideas and perspective.

What we need Symbotic is seeking a New Grad- Quality Engineer to join our Quality team. Your job will be to support new product introduction and supplier quality activities by helping establish quality requirements, validate supplier manufacturing processes, and drive strong quality performance from the start of production.

What we do

The Quality team helps Symbotic products transition from development into production by partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Test, and external manufacturing partners. The team focuses on quality planning, defect prevention, supplier process validation, and continuous improvement so products can launch reliably and meet quality expectations throughout the product lifecycle.

What you’ll do

• Support supplier quality activities for assigned suppliers and contract manufacturers, including new product introduction and production readiness.
• Participate in supplier audits and site assessments to verify manufacturing processes, build plans, control plans, and adherence to defined quality requirements.
• Support APQP and PPAP activities, including reviewing supplier documentation and helping confirm that manufacturing processes are ready for production.
• Partner with Quality Engineering, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and supplier teams to develop requirements and resolve quality concerns.
• Use structured problem-solving and root cause methods to support corrective actions and help prevent repeat quality issues.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and communicate findings, risks, and improvement opportunities to internal and external partners.
• Travel to supplier and contract manufacturing locations as needed to support audits, validation, quality planning, and new product launches.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s or degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Internship, co-op, academic project, or hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment; supplier-facing experience is a plus.
• Foundational understanding of manufacturing processes, quality planning, process controls, inspection, or supplier quality concepts.
• Exposure to APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, FMEA, root cause analysis, or related quality tools through coursework or practical experience is preferred.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing processes, ask effective questions, document findings, and communicate clearly with suppliers and cross-functional partners.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or related continuous improvement training is a plus.

Our Environment

• Up to 50% of travel may be required.
• Employees must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client locations and company HQ.
• Employees may be required to use a personal credit card for business travel expenses, which are reimbursed based on the program guidelines.
• Eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card based on role and travel requirements, but a personal credit card may be needed during onboarding until the corporate card is issued.

#LI-KK1 About Symbotic

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world's largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.

We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work – for you and the world.

That is why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

The base range for this position in the posted location is $79,500.00 - $116,600.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world's largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.