Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Consumer Technology

VulcanForms Inc.; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

VulcanForms Inc. is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer to lead quality on high-volume metal components for consumer technology.

You will drive yield optimization, establish SPC, govern PFMEAs, and lead 8D investigations, partnering with Manufacturing, Operations, and Customer Quality teams to prevent escapes during ramped production. You will own production quality documentation and work with supplier quality on material-induced defects, while leading daily quality standups to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Quality Engineering experience in consumer technology or high-volume metal production.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Quality Engineering, or related field; hands-on experience considered.
• Deep command of high-volume quality tools (8D, SPC/Cpk, GD&T, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA/Gauge R&R, AQL).
• ISO 9001/ISO 13485 knowledge and experience with high-rate production ramps.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical quality authority for assigned consumer electronics lines and analyze line yield data.
• Lead cross-functional root-cause investigations and enforce CAPA across production.
• Own PFMEA, QCP, and SPC monitoring for CTQ features and changes.
• Coordinate with customer quality teams on FAIR approvals and line qualification audits.
• Oversee ECO change controls to avoid output disruption.
• Evaluate incoming material quality and partner with supplier quality to resolve defects.
• Lead daily quality standups with engineering and floor teams.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

8D

SPC / Cpk analysis

GD&T

PFMEA

Control Plans

MSA/Gauge R&R

AQL sampling

Job description

Job Purpose

As a Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer , you will serve as the technical quality lead for active volume production lines delivering high-consequence metal components for consumer technology programs. You will partner with Manufacturing, Operations, and Customer Quality teams to drive continuous yield optimization, establish Statistical Process Control (SPC) frameworks, govern PFMEAs, and lead 8D root-cause investigations to prevent quality escapes during high-volume production ramps.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical quality authority for assigned consumer electronics lines; systematically analyze line yield data, Pareto trends, and Cpk metrics to drive variation reduction.
• Lead cross-functional root-cause investigations for complex mechanical, metallurgical, or cosmetic defects; enforce robust, data-driven Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) across production.
• Own and maintain production quality documentation including Process FMEAs (PFMEA), Quality Control Plans (QCP), and Statistical Process Control (SPC) monitoring for Critical-To-Quality (CTQ) features.
• Partner with customer quality teams on technical inquiries, First Article (FAIR) approvals, and line qualification audits; ensure seamless change control (ECO) execution without disrupting output.
• Evaluate incoming raw material quality metrics (e.g., metal powder lots, raw stock chemistry) and partner with supplier quality to resolve material-induced defect modes.
• Lead daily quality standups with manufacturing engineers, line leads, and floor technicians, embedding a culture of defect prevention and zero-escape quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Quality Engineering experience in consumer technology, high-volume hardware manufacturing, or precision metal component production.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Quality Engineering, or related technical field; equivalent hands‑on experience will also be considered.
• Deep command of high-volume quality tools (8D, SPC / Cpk analysis, GD&T, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA/Gauge R&R, and AQL sampling).
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 quality systems, engineering change management, and high-rate mass production (MP) ramp environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with Tier-1 consumer electronics OEM quality standards, metal additive manufacturing (LPBF), or precision post-processing/machining workflows.
• ASQ certifications (CQE, CRE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.

VulcanFormsoffers a competitive salary and equitypackage.Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.In addition,VulcanFormsprovides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with companymatch.

The annual base salary range for this position is $96,000 to $132,000