Draper
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Quality Engineer

Pay
$100,000 – $275,000 per year
Location
Cambridge, MA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Director
Experience
10+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
29 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • quality engineering
  • root cause analysis
  • failure analysis
  • quality standards and principles

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.

Summary

A Quality Engineer (DMTS) 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.

About the role

Duties/Responsibilities * Provide technical assistance and support to customers, suppliers, and employees in resolving issues. * Ensures products meet the organizations and customers quality and product integrity requirements. * Provides analysis and expertise throughout the inspection process. * Leads a cross function team in the determination of root cause of failures.

Identifies when failure analysis is necessary, along with providing recommendations of the corrective measures. * Analyzes data to identify trends in product quality or defects with the goal of mitigating and preventing recurrence and future defects. * Independently formulate solutions to complex, multidisciplinary problems with a deep understanding of a customer's strategic priorities. * Develop requirements for quality programs that solve their most challenging technical problems. * Subject Matter Expert in quality standards and principles with broad knowledge across related technical disciplines. * Leads large team to handle diverse quality engineering projects. * 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 10+ years experience in quality engineering or other engineering role. Additional

About the role

Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration. Job Location

  • City: Cambridge Job Location
  • State: Massachusetts Job Location
  • Postal Code: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000.00 - $275,000.00 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. Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. 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.
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