Product Quality Engineer
Core
Own the translation and execution of customer product quality requirements from initial development samples through production qualification and ongoing supply for rare-earth permanent magnets.
Role type
Product Quality Engineer (Hardware Manufacturing)
Builds
Rare-earth permanent magnets for defense, aerospace, and automotive industries
Domain
Defense, Aerospace, Automotive, Rare-earth Magnets
Required skills
Customer qualification management (PPAP, FAI), Inspection and test planning, Root cause analysis and corrective action (8D, CAPA), Nonconformance management, Manufacturing quality systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949), Technical drawing interpretation, Supplier quality coordination, Product disposition and containment
Preferred skills
Aerospace/automotive/defense industry experience, GD&T and dimensional inspection knowledge, Statistical analysis tools (Minitab, Power BI), External lab coordination, New product introduction (NPI) support
Technologies
Excel, Minitab, Power BI, PPAP, FAI/AS9102, 8D, CAPA, MRB
Responsibilities
Own customer qualification from requirements intake through approval; Define inspection requirements and acceptance criteria based on customer drawings; Lead quality onboarding for new customers; Execute quality checks on sample and qualification builds; Drive containment and corrective actions for nonconforming product; Track product quality performance metrics (PPM, defects)
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
