Quality Engineer

Light Efficient Design; Middleton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Light Efficient Design is seeking a Quality Engineer to develop and improve products and manufacturing processes. You will design quality standards, inspect materials, coordinate testing, and drive corrective actions while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role reports to the VP of Quality and Engineering and emphasizes strong analytical and project management skills. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in Quality Engineering or related fields, experience with electrical products, and a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Quality Engineering, QA, Manufacturing Engineering, or Design Engineering.
• Experience in Quality Processes, Production and Testing of Electrical Products (Lighting Preferred).
• Bachelor's Degree in Quality/Manufacturing/Engineering preferred; associate degree considered with work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality standards and control systems.
• Analyze warranty returns and coordinate supplier improvements.
• Liaise with UL/ETL to ensure compliance with listing agencies and government regulations.
• Design testing methods and verify process capabilities; establish standards.
• Calibrate and maintain test and production equipment.
• Develop corrective and preventive actions and improvements.
• Manage the customer complaint process regarding product quality.
• Study product requirements to develop manufacturing methods and equipment.
• Provide technical support for all products.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quality/Manufacturing/Engineering

Associate’s degree + work experience considered

Job description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing and improving products and manufacturing processes as well as monitoring processes and outputs. The Engineer will be responsible for designing quality standards, inspecting materials, equipment, processes, products, developing quality control systems, and determining corrective actions. This person will also work with others to implement quality measures and manufacturing improvements. The Quality Engineer will report directly to the VP of Quality and Engineering.

• Develop and implement the quality standards and control systems
• Analyze warranty returns and work with suppliers to implement improvements
• Liaison with UL, ETL and ensure product and processes meet requirements of listing agencies and government regulations
• Assures product and processes quality by designing testing methods, testing finished product testing process capabilities, establishing standards and confirming the manufacturing processes
• Manage the calibration and maintenance of test and production equipment
• Develop corrective and preventative actions, solutions and improvements
• Manage the customer complaint process regarding the quality of products
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment
• Provide technical support for all products
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering, or Design Engineering Required
• Experience in Quality Processes, Production and Testing of Electrical Products (Lighting Preferred)
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Project Management Skills

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering Preferred, associate’s degree and work experience will be considered