The Role Profile
The Product Quality Engineer will serve as a critical interface between the Quality and R&D teams, ensuring that product design—both hardware and software—meets quality standards from concept through launch, while also providing long-term sustaining support. This role requires strong technical acumen, hands-on engagement with product development, and a proactive approach to risk mitigation and design assurance.
The role also involves supporting Process Quality, Production, Test Engineering, and R&D teams in resolving product-related issues, particularly those involving hardware and firmware functionality and design integrity.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work closely with R&D to assess and influence product designs for quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
* Evaluate schematics, PCB layouts, and hardware specifications to identify potential design-related quality risks and ensure robust engineering standards are met.
* Lead design risk assessments (e.g., DFMEA) and support root cause analysis for design-related issues.
* Support NPI validation and verification strategies.
* Support Purchasing team and R&D teams with New Vendor and part approvals processes with a focus on ensuring quality is maintained.
* Statistical analysis and reporting of parametric test data.
* Support software and hardware testing from a quality perspective.
* Provide technical support to Production, Test departments and Process Quality Engineers in resolving product-related issues, ensuring effective communication between R&D and operations.
* Ensure traceability and compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
* Drive continuous improvement in design processes and quality metrics.
* Act as a technical quality representative in design reviews and product development meetings.
* Support audits and regulatory inspections related to design controls.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electronic, Electrical, Software, or related).
* 5+ years in a Quality or R&D role within a regulated industry (e.g., medical devices, aerospace, automotive, life safety).
* Strong understanding of product development, lifecycle and design controls.
* Experience with hardware/software integration and testing.
* Familiarity with ISO 9001, or similar standards.
Skills & Competencies:
* Ability to read and understand electronic schematics and circuit designs.
* Experience with FMEA, risk management, and root cause analysis tools.
* Knowledge of embedded systems, firmware, or software development.
* Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
* Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and test data.