Quality Engineer- Design for Quality

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• Build a closed-loop quality system that turns field issues, customer feedback, and failures into stronger product requirements, design improvements, and release decisions

• Lead and elevate 8D problem-solving practices, driving root cause validation, robust corrective actions, and continuous improvement across teams

• Partner with engineering teams to ensure quality and reliability are designed in, identifying risks early and strengthening validation strategies

• Guide product release readiness, ensuring decisions are supported by clear risk assessments, completed testing, and actionable mitigation plans

• Translate voice of customer (VOC), warranty data, and field performance into insights that improve design standards and future product outcomes, * We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about-we think they’re pretty great.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field. Master’s degree preferred.

• Typically 5+ years of experience in quality, reliability, or product engineering, including Design for Quality (DfQ), DFMEA, and validation planning

• Proven expertise in 8D problem solving, root cause analysis, and working with field/warranty data (e.g., Excel, Minitab, Power BI). Six Sigma Black Belt certification Preferred.

• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive outcomes without direct authority

• Strong understanding of product development and design processes, with a focus on preventing quality issues early.