Quality Engineer

About Us

iAutomation, a high technology distributor of industrial automation components, has an immediate opening for a Quality Engineer in Franklin, Massachusetts. iAutomation’s product offering includes machine control, motion control, sensing and vision, safety systems, mechanical components and stages.  We offer engineered systems and services to provide OEM and end user customers a complete automation solution.  

Job Description

  • Plan, execute, and oversee inspection and testing of products in coordination with the Quality Technician to verify conformance with specifications and deliverables

  • Participate in MRB meetings and product dispositions.

  • Assist operations team in tracking, documenting, and reporting quality levels for CSR (corporate social responsibility), environmental, and health and safety goals/KPIs

  • Investigate product complaints and reported quality issues through PDCA and 8D to ensure closure in accordance with company guidelines and external regulatory requirements

  • Maintain Corrective and Preventative Action (CPAR) process to ensure Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and identified solution is in place and effective.

  • Ensure Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCAR) are effective and resolved in a timely manner.

  • Develop or update company complaint and inspection procedures to ensure capture, investigation, and proper documentation

  • Monitor risk-management procedures, and use problem logs to identify and report recurring issues to management and product development teams

  • Provide training and support for the Quality Management System; Quality systems, policies, procedures, and core processes

  • Collect, analyze, and summarize data leading to continuous improvement of Company and Customer quality.

  • Implementing methods to inspect, test and evaluate the reliability of manufacturing processes, products and production equipment

  • Collaborate with Department Managers to maintain, create, & revise QMS documentation as necessary to maintain ISO 9001 registration.

  • Preparing reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data

  • Working in accordance with deadlines for delivery of products or software

  • Assist operations in conducting First Article Inspections (FAIs) and customer product verification reports / FAIs

  • Conduct Supplier and / or Internal Audits as needed.

  • Complete customer compliance requests

  • Provide Quality Engineering support for all iAutomation facilities as needed.

Qualifications

  • QUALIFICATIONS

    • EDUCATION: A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, such as mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering is required

    • EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years of professional experience in Quality, Process, or a related field.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    (The physical demand characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

    • Periods of time spent on manufacturing floor.

    • Must have the ability to walk short distances.

    • Some work requires moving and lifting of product or equipment.

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    (The laboratory, manufacturing or office environment in which the job is performed with special consideration to health/safety)

    • Typical office environment.

    • Occasional visits to a warehouse or manufacturing environment.

    • The role may require working in industrial settings with exposure to machinery and operational hazards.

Additional Information

→    Please apply to Alexa DeMello at ademello@i-automation.com

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