Our client is a leading manufacturer of high-reliability electronic products for safety-critical applications. They are seeking a Product Quality Engineer to bridge Quality and R&D, ensuring hardware and software designs meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and compliance from concept to production.
Main Responsibilities
* Collaborate with R&D to assess product designs for quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
* Evaluate schematics, PCB layouts, and hardware specifications to identify design-related risks.
* Lead design risk assessments (DFMEA) and drive root cause analysis for design-related issues.
* Support validation and verification activities within the NPI process.
* Collaborate with Purchasing and R&D on new vendor and component approvals.
* Analyze test data and provide statistical insights.
* Ensure design traceability and compliance with internal and external standards.
* Represent Quality in design reviews and product development meetings.
* Schedule audits and regulatory inspections related to design controls.
Qualifications & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Electronic, Electrical, Software, or related Engineering discipline.
* 5+ years' experience in a Quality or R&D role within a regulated industry.
* Strong understanding of product development lifecycle and design control processes.
* Experience with hardware/software integration and testing.
* Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality standards.
Key Skills
* Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics.
* Experience with FMEA and structured problem-solving tools.
* Knowledge of embedded systems and firmware development.
* Strong analytical and communication skills.