Product Quality Engineer – Automotive & Semiconductors

Teradar; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradar, based in Boston, seeks a Quality Engineer to own end-to-end product quality on the engineering team, driving continuous improvement from root cause to closure. You will coordinate APQP activities, lead PPAP submissions, and ensure QMS compliance across design reviews and changes.

The role requires 3+ years in automotive or semiconductor quality engineering, with strong SPC/Cpk skills and experience in Arena PLM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field).
• 3+ years of quality engineering experience in automotive or semiconductor industry.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, APQP, and PPAP methodology.
• Experience with PLM systems (Arena preferred) and change control/document management.
• Experience with FMEA, control plans, and root cause/corrective action methodologies.
• Familiarity with AEC-Q100, PCN, and semiconductor supply chain quality concepts a plus.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills (SPC, Cpk).
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own product quality end-to-end on the engineering team - identify quality gaps and drive continuous improvement.
• Design and implement process improvements to detect and prevent failures, improve efficiency, and eliminate scrap.
• Lead and support APQP activities across product development phases, including control plans, PFMEAs, and process flow diagrams.
• Hold engineering accountable for quality deliverables and QMS compliance - drive design reviews, documentation, change control, and phase-gate closure.
• Own PPAP package preparation and submission (all levels) - coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Support the transition from R&D to Manufacturing and review DHRs for completed builds.

Skills

Quality engineering

APQP & PPAP

Root cause analysis

8D & 5-Why

SPC & Cpk

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Change control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Arena PLM

Job description

Teradar, based in Boston, seeks a Quality Engineer to own end-to-end product quality on the engineering team, driving continuous improvement from root cause to closure. You will coordinate APQP activities, lead PPAP submissions, and ensure QMS compliance across design reviews and changes.

The role requires 3+ years in automotive or semiconductor quality engineering, with strong SPC/Cpk skills and experience in Arena PLM.