Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide ownership of manufacturing quality issues through the Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) process
• Perform manufacturing validation and process failure mode effects analysis (FMEA) reviews and support
• Assure compliance with in-house and external standards, including GMP, ISO 9001, and AS9100 regulations
• Represent the Quality department on business teams to support product and process improvements
• Plan, write, and implement quality and reliability requirements and procedures within the manufacturing area
• Analyze trends in finished products and in-process materials to recommend corrective actions
• Create and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the manufacturing area
• Provide technical consultation on test equipment, failure analysis, and validation activities
• Direct other departments to ensure workmanship standards and acceptance criteria are met

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in an electronic manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a regulated environment (e.g., Aerospace, Medical Device, or Bio-Pharma)
• Proven experience leading NCR and CAPA investigations and driving file closure
• Experience with PCB and PCBA troubleshooting in collaboration with Design Engineers and Contract Manufacturers
• Strong analytical skills with an emphasis on statistical analysis and data-driven decision making
• Experience with custom metal machined parts and dimensional tolerances
• Strong technical writing and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in radar technology and related quality systems
• Proficiency with electrical, mechanical, or environmental quality control testing equipment
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt (or Design for Six Sigma)
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) designation

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary range: $104,030 - $155,839 USD
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible PTO (exempt)
• Mental health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace
• Comprehensive insurance including Life, Disability, and Pet Insurance
• Commuter benefits and prepaid legal programs

About the Company

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft, and the security of critical infrastructure and smart cities. By combining patented metamaterial technology with powerful software, we create radar sensors with unprecedented performance at commercial price points.