System Quality Engineer

Draper Labs; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper is seeking a Quality Engineer I in St. Petersburg, Florida, to ensure products meet the highest quality standards. You will investigate issues, review SOWs, designs, and test procedures to understand scope and requirements.

Join a collaborative engineering team focused on improving manufacturing and product quality, with responsibilities spanning inspection, data analysis, and cross-functional support to drive continual improvement.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 0–3 years in quality engineering or related roles.
• Demonstrated ability to work on cross-functional teams and communicate clearly.
• Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles and relevant quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to customers, suppliers, and employees to resolve issues.
• Support manufacturing, process, and product improvements to reduce defects.
• Ensure products meet quality and integrity requirements.
• Support development or operations teams with inspection process analysis.
• Analyze data to identify trends and prevent recurrence of defects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cross functional teams

Lean Six Sigma

Quality standards

Process integration

Organizational skills

Time management

Prioritization

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

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 www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary: A Quality Engineer 1 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.
• Assist in the improvement of manufacturing, process, and product efficiency to reduce nonconforming products.
• Ensures products meet the organizations and customers quality and product integrity requirements.
• Supports product development or operations team by providing analysis and expertise throughout the inspection process.
• Assists in analyzing's data to identify trends in product quality or defects with the goal of mitigating and preventing recurrence and future defects.
• 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 0-3 years experience in quality engineering or other engineering role.

Job Location - City:

St. Petersburg

Job Location - State:

Florida

Job Location - Postal Code:

33716

Salary Range:

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $62,500.00 - $140,000.00

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.

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. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].