Quality Engineer

Light Efficient Design; Middleton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Light Efficient Design is seeking a Quality Engineer to develop and improve products and manufacturing processes, monitor outputs, and establish quality standards. The engineer will design testing methods and QC systems, and coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure conformance.

Minimum 2 years in Quality Engineering or related field is required; experience with electrical products and lighting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Quality Engineering or related fields.
• Experience with quality processes and electrical/lighting products preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality standards and control systems.
• Analyze warranty returns and work with suppliers on improvements.
• Liaise with UL/ETL to meet listing agency requirements.
• Design testing methods and ensure process capability.
• Manage calibration and maintenance of test/production equipment.
• Develop corrective and preventative actions and improvements.
• Oversee customer complaint processes regarding product quality.
• Study product requirements to develop manufacturing methods.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Quality/Engineering

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