New Grad Quality Engineer — NPI & Supplier Focus

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

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.