New Grad- Quality Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

PTO

Job summary

Symbotic is hiring a New Grad- Quality Engineer to join the Quality team. You will help establish quality requirements, validate supplier manufacturing processes, and drive quality performance from the start of production.

The role offers exposure to training and mentorship from leaders and opportunities to contribute to real projects. Ideal candidates are recent graduates in industrial/mechanical/manufacturing engineering with hands-on manufacturing exposure and a willingness to travel up to

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree in a related field.
• Internship, co-op, academic project, or hands-on experience in manufacturing.
• Foundational understanding of manufacturing processes, quality planning and control.
• Exposure to APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, FMEA or related quality tools preferred.
• Ability to analyze processes, document findings and communicate clearly with suppliers.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or continuous improvement training is a plus.
• Up to 50% travel; valid driver's license and ability to travel.

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

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

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.
• 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.

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.