Intermediate Product Development Quality Engineer

About the role

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise, customer engagement, and program ownership to drive quality excellence in highly innovative and regulated environments. The role reports to the Development Quality Engineering Manager and has a hybrid work schedule requiring the person to be onsite 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Own quality deliverables across the program life cycle, planning quality activities against program milestones, tracking commitments, and managing schedule, risk, and stakeholder communication to keep programs on track.
• Serve as the primary quality point of contact for customer-facing interactions, including customer quality agreements, change control, first article inspection, and audits.
• Develop, execute, and oversee risk management activities, including process and design risk assessments (PFMEA/DFMEA), hazard analyses, and risk mitigation strategies in compliance with applicable industry regulations and standards.
• Apply a structured, disciplined problem-solving methodology to investigate non-conformances, perform root cause analysis, and implement and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Provide input and review and approve product and process validation activities.
• Lead and participate in design and process risk analysis and file creation.
• Identify and develop test methods, inspection plans, and quality control procedures.
• Cook up and oversee cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, supply chain) to resolve quality issues, holding owners and timelines accountable through to closure.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and quality standards, such as AS9100 (aerospace), ISO 9001, ITAR, and other relevant standards for regulated and high-reliability manufacturing.
• Provide guidance and support to design and engineering teams to address quality concerns and improve product design and manufacturability.
• Absorb and manage supplier quality management and supplier audits to ensure the quality of incoming materials and components.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation, including design history files, risk management files, and test records.
• Continuously monitor industry trends and regulatory updates to stay current with best practices and compliance.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in mechanical, aerospace, materials, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 2–4 years of experience in quality engineering or a closely related role involving significant quality engineering responsibilities; experience in a regulated or high-reliability industry (aerospace, industrial, or semiconductor) preferred.
  • Strong project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and drive cross-functional programs to completion on schedule.
  • Demonstrated use of a structured problem-solving methodology and root cause analysis in a manufacturing environment.
  • Quality certifications (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer) desirable.
  • Knowledge of quality management system standards such as AS9100 (Aerospace Quality Management Systems) and ISO 9001, and familiarity with high-reliability or semiconductor quality expectations.
  • Strong understanding of quality tools and methodologies, including FMEA, CAPA, and statistical analysis.
  • Experience with product and process validation, design control, and risk management.
  • Familiarity with APQP/PPAP or equivalent structured product launch processes a plus.
  • Applied experience with and understanding of additive manufacturing a plus.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external customers.
  • Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in documentation.
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in mechanical, aerospace, materials, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • 2–4 years of experience in quality engineering or a closely related role involving significant quality engineering responsibilities; experience in a regulated or high-reliability industry (aerospace, industrial, or semiconductor) preferred.
    • Strong project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and drive cross-functional programs to completion on schedule.
    • Demonstrated use of a structured problem-solving methodology and root cause analysis in a manufacturing environment.
    • Quality certifications (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer) desirable.
    • Knowledge of quality management system standards such as AS9100 (Aerospace Quality Management Systems) and ISO 9001, and familiarity with high-reliability or semiconductor quality expectations.
    • Strong understanding of quality tools and methodologies, including FMEA, CAPA, and statistical analysis.
    • Experience with product and process validation, design control, and risk management.
    • Familiarity with APQP/PPAP or equivalent structured product launch processes a plus.
    • Applied experience with and understanding of additive manufacturing a plus.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external customers.
    • Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in documentation.
    • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

    Skills

    • Structured problem-solving methodology.
    • Root cause analysis.
    • Quality certifications (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer).
    • Quality management system standards (AS9100, ISO 9001).
    • Quality tools and methodologies (FMEA, CAPA, statistical analysis).
    • Product and process validation.
    • Design control.
    • Risk management.
    • Supplier quality management.
    • Supplier audits.
    • Test methods, inspection plans, and quality control procedures.
    • APQP/PPAP or equivalent structured product launch processes.
    • Applied experience with additive manufacturing.

    Benefits

    Competitive Compensation Package: $75,000 - $100,000 per year. Paid Leave (US ONLY): Enjoy time away from work with Company paid holidays and a flexible working schedule through our paid time off (PTO) policy. 401(k): Prepare for a secure retirement with our 401k plan, which includes an employer matching contribution. Comprehensive Health & Wellness Plans: We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as company-paid basic life insurance that supports you during your career with us. Global Team: With our state-of-the-art corporate headquarters in Rock Hill, South Carolina, our global team operates across more than 13 countries worldwide. Innovative Culture: Innovation is at the heart of what we do! Since our founding in 1986 by Chuck Hull, the inventor of 3D printing, we have continuously pushed the boundaries of what is possible with additive manufacturing. Talent Development: At 3D Systems, we invest in talent programs to support employees with opportunities to grow, contribute, develop, and thrive in their careers. Connection & Engagement Opportunities: We strive to cultivate an environment where our diverse global workforce can connect and thrive. Our Employee Resource Group program, Employee Recognition program, and 3D Gives Back program, are just a few examples of how you will be empowered to build connections, celebrate wins, and make a meaningful impact.

    Pay

    $75,000 - $100,000 per year.

    Schedule

    Hybrid Schedule: Requires being onsite 3 days a week.