Senior Product Quality Engineer, Consumer Technology

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary quality engineering lead for designated product lines, managing product lifecycle quality from initial validation through steady-state production.
• Lead and execute comprehensive process validations and verification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new product introductions (NPI) and existing line expansions.
• Independently investigate complex product non-conformances (NCRs), lead material review boards (MRBs), and drive the execution of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) to eliminate systemic failure modes.
• Own the deployment and monitoring of Statistical Process Control (SPC) frameworks, defining critical-to-quality (CTQ) metrics and optimizing metrology and testing protocols across the factory floor.
• Author, review, and approve critical quality system documentation (including DHFs, DMRs, and DHRs) to maintain continuous audit readiness.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Process, and Machine Engineering teams during normal business hours to implement proactive quality controls and design-for-manufacturability initiatives.
• Mentor junior quality engineers and inspection technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of progressive quality engineering experience within a highly regulated advanced manufacturing environment (e.g., Aerospace, Defense, Medical Device).
• Proven mastery of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), process capability studies, and formal risk management tools (DFMEA/PFMEA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience working under AS9100 or ISO 13485 quality management systems.
• Familiarity with metal alloys, metallurgy, precision machining, or metal additive manufacturing processes.
• AQSC certifications (CQE, CRE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $96,000 to $132,000. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, VulcanForms provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with company match.