Quality Engineer II

About the role

Novanta is seeking a Quality Engineer II to support product and process quality across the Robotics & Automation business, focusing on mechatronic and electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Customer Quality: Lead customer complaints and RMA investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Operational Quality: Support customer audits, scorecards, and recurring quality reviews; serve as the quality representative during customer escalations.
• Quality Controls & Systems: Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities; program, operate, and troubleshoot CMM equipment; develop and maintain quality procedures and inspection documentation.
• New Production Introduction (NPI): Lead part and process qualifications internally and within the supply chain; participate in and lead D/PFMEA reviews and risk mitigation activities; represent quality during design and development projects; lead quality engineering activities on major NPI programs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience; 5+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; experience with mechatronic, electronic, or electromechanical systems preferred.
• Technical Skills: CMM programming and operation (Required); SPC, Cp/Cpk, Gage R&R, APQP, PPAP, D/PFMEA; supplier audits and supplier quality management; ERP system experience: Oracle preferred.
• Competencies: Ability to interpret specifications, drawings, and technical documentation; clear communication with customer, engineering, and leadership; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work cross-functionally and adapt to changing priorities.