Quality Process Associate Engineer

Job Description

Description:

Job Summary

uLab Systems is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Quality Process Associate Engineer to drive continuous improvement initiatives across our product and process lines. This role ensures that all processes meet internal and external quality standards through analysis, audits, data review, and cross-functional collaboration. You'll be instrumental in building scalable, defect-free systems for high-performance product development and manufacturing.

The Quality Process Associate Engineer will work closely with Quality Engineering, and Quality Management to provide reports, charts, graphs etc. to monitor and improve product quality. You will assist with nonconforming product process and RMA receiving documentation. You will also conduct visual inspections and documents inspection results of incoming materials, intermediate process samples and finished product, as needed.

Requirements:

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Systems Management

Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols and procedures.

Conduct internal process audits and support external audits (ISO, customer, regulatory).

Perform supporting activities for complaint handling process by assisting in product complaint investigation, root cause analysis, corrective actions and closure.

Process Improvement & Control

Analyze production processes and identify root causes of defects or variability.

Design and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Use Six Sigma, Lean, or other methodologies to optimize workflows.

Perform supporting activities for quality engineering including manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration and report creation.

Inspecting goods or products according to quality and safety standards.

Ensuring goods and products comply with company standards as well as Federal and State law.

Ensuring test equipment is calibrated and working correctly.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Monitor and analyze process performance metrics (yield, scrap, rework rates).

Create reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal stakeholders.

Maintain detailed documentation in compliance with quality management systems.

Collaboration & Communication

Work cross-functionally with R&D, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure design-to-production quality.

Train team members on quality standards and best practices.

Participate in product launch reviews and validation activities (e.g., PFMEA, DOE, process validation).

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Bio-Medical, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related).

0 - 2 years of experience in a quality or process engineering role.

Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality systems.

Proficient with root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA, etc.)

Experience with SPC, Minitab or similar statistical tools.

Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel skills needed

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech or R&D environment.

Familiarity with cleanroom or laboratory environments (if applicable).

Knowledge of regulatory standards (ISO 13485, FDA, etc.) if applicable to industry.

Full-time