Principal System Quality Engineer

draper; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs

Employee clubs

Discounts to local museums

Job summary

Draper is seeking a Principal System Quality Engineer in Clearfield, Utah. The role focuses on ensuring products meet top quality standards and guiding investigations from requirements through verification, while supporting customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities include leading root-cause analyses, improving manufacturing and process efficiency, and mentoring engineers. Requires 7–10 years in quality engineering and a bachelor’s in engineering. Security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Requires 7-10 years experience in quality engineering or related field.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and support to customers, suppliers, and employees in resolving issues.
• Assist in improving manufacturing, process, and product efficiency to reduce nonconforming products.
• Ensure products meet quality and product integrity requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams to determine root cause of failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Analyze data to identify trends in product quality or defects to mitigate recurrence.

Skills

Cross-functional teams

Lean Six Sigma

Quality standards ISO 9001/AS9100

Process integration

Attention to detail

Time management

Prioritization

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree 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

Job Location

Job Location - City: Clearfield

Job Location - State: Utah

Job Location - Postal Code: 84015

Salary

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000.00 - $245,000.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Benefits

• 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.

EEO Statement

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 disabilit