Quality Engineer

Wasatch Photonics; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexibility in schedule and compassion

Work with leading scientists

Job summary

Wasatch Photonics in Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking a Quality Engineer to enhance the quality processes and efficiency of their innovative optical solutions. The role involves documenting product requirements, conducting risk analysis, and implementing controls as part of continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and ideally have 2 years of experience in a quality role. Wasatch Photonics offers a collaborative and dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Quality role preferred.
• Experience with Optical Systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and document product requirements to align with customer needs.
• Conduct risk analysis activities to identify product risks.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts for quality processes.
• Perform product and process testing to evaluate performance.
• Support product verification and validation activities.
• Assist in transitioning validated processes into production.
• Use problem-solving tools for root cause analysis.
• Analyze and report quality data using statistical methods.

Skills

Quality control

Problem-solving tools

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Wasatch Photonics is seeking a highly proficient Quality Engineer to serve as an integral part of an innovative group creating our next‑generation Raman, spectroscopy and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) solutions.

Life at Wasatch Photonics revolves around our customers and our technology. Wasatch produces leading‑edge spectrometers used by Research and Development and OEM customers. Our spectrometers enable cutting‑edge research to help solve real world problems through Raman, OCT, and NIR and fluorescence spectroscopy. This new role expands our engineering team to support continued growth and innovation.

If you enjoy solving diverse engineering and operational challenges, building new products, and collaborating across teams, we’d love to meet you.

The position is based in North Carolina’s Research Triangle. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.

What We Offer

We know that the best people look for more than just a job. We aim to inspire you with common goals, shared vision, and an environment where you can grow and lead a balanced life – long term. Here’s a few of the benefits that make us different:

• Work with and learn from celebrated scientists in the fields of Raman, spectroscopy, and OCT
• Specify and use the tools and resources you require to get the job done.
• Flexibility and compassion in your schedule when you need it
• Share in the profits of the business
• ‘Small company culture’: very little red tape to impede positive action, direct backing of CEO
• Planned career development opportunities
• Stability of ownership by a large multinational instrumentation company with a focus on innovation

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Support the definition and documentation of product requirements to ensure alignment with customer needs
• Assist in risk analysis activities (e.g., PFMEA) to identify potential product and process risks and help implement controls
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance quality processes, procedures, and manufacturing efficiency
• Provide input on quality and Design‑for‑Manufacturability (DFM) considerations during product development
• Perform product and process testing, including executing test methods and collecting data to evaluate performance and capability
• Support product verification and validation (V&V) activities, including test execution, data collection, and documentation
• Assist in transitioning validated processes into production, including supporting in‑process inspections and test methods
• Use basic problem‑solving tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Pareto charts, Fishbone diagrams) to support root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Evaluate returned or nonconforming products to help identify root causes and support resolution activities
• Collect, analyze, and report quality data using statistical methods to identify trends and support decision‑making

Required Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or other closely related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Quality role
• Experience with Optical Systems
• Experience with SolidWorks

About Wasatch Photonics

We are a fast‑growing company with several market‑leading products with optics at its core. Key product areas from Wasatch Photonics include Raman Spectroscopy, Optical Coherence Tomography, Hyperspectral Imaging, Volume Phase Holographic Gratings, and Diffractive Optics.

The Company is an ideal place for energetic and innovative individuals looking to grow a developing company with exceptional products in a fast‑paced startup driven environment. Wasatch Photonics provides a collaborative and cordial environment and sees the growth and development of its team members as integral for its success.

We are looking to expand our teams to support our continuing market expansion. If you enjoy working in a dynamic, growth driven environment with the latest technology – then we look forward to hearing from you and discussing what we might achieve together!