Quality Engineer

Job Summary

The Quality Engineer supports product quality and reliability across IPG Systems products by applying established quality engineering principles and practices. This role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure product quality, process capability, and compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

Working under general guidance, the Quality Engineer contributes to problem-solving, continuous improvement, and quality system activities. The role is focused on developing technical expertise while delivering measurable improvements in product and process performance.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Support definition and verification of product quality and reliability requirements, including participation in qualification and reliability testing
• Analyze product performance and quality data to identify trends, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities
• Contribute to initiatives focused on defect reduction, yield improvement, and reliability enhancement
• Provide day-to-day quality engineering support to manufacturing operations
• Absorb, clean, and analyze quality data from manufacturing, test, and field systems; generate reports and dashboards to support decision-making
• Support design transfer activities, including review and update of manufacturing documentation (e.g., work instructions, DHRs, BOMs, routers)
• Participate in validation activities and process improvement efforts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing or quality engineering role within an electro-mechanical or similar industry
• Exposure to precision assemblies, optics, or high-reliability products preferred
• Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, SPC) is preferred

Required Abilities

• Working knowledge of quality engineering principles and statistical methods
• Ability to analyze data and draw actionable conclusions using tools such as Excel or Minitab
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to document work clearly, including test protocols, reports, and procedures
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions

Key Competencies

• Developing technical/professional expertise
• Structured problem solving with guidance
• Data-driven decision making
• Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Attention to detail and execution discipline