Quality Engineer

Inuplands; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work-life balance

Employee clubs and wellness programs

Off-site events and cultural discounts

Competitive salary ranges

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Quality Engineer (DMTS) to ensure products meet the highest quality standards and to investigate issues across the lifecycle from design to test. The role requires leading cross-functional teams, applying Lean Six Sigma, and implementing corrective actions based on data analysis.

The successful candidate will review statements of work, design plans, and procedures, develop quality programs, and be a Subject Matter Expert on quality standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Requires 10+ years of experience in quality engineering or related engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve quality issues.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Review SOWs, RFPs, design plans, process procedures, test procedures, and manuals to understand scope and requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams to determine root causes of failures and implement preventive measures.
• Develop quality programs to address challenging technical problems.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

ISO 9001/AS9100

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Process integration

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

ISO/quality standards

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 .**Job Description Summary:**A Quality Engineer (DMTS) 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.- Ensures products meet the organizations and customers quality and product integrity requirements.- Provides 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.- Independently formulate solutions to complex, multidisciplinary problems with a deep understanding of a customer's strategic priorities.- Develop requirements for quality programs that solve their most challenging technical problems.- Subject Matter Expert in quality standards and principles with broad knowledge across related technical disciplines.- Leads large team to handle diverse quality engineering projects.- 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 10+ years experience in quality engineering or other engineering role.**Additional Job Description:**Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may for future consideration.**Job Location - City:**Cambridge**Job Location - State:**Massachusetts**Job Location - Postal Code:**02139-3563The US base salary range for this full-time position is$100,000.00 - $275,000.00*Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations.* *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. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or 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. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now .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. 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