Quality Engineer – Continuous Improvement & Operational Risk

The role

The Quality Engineer will coordinate the operational risk management process, including the risk register, mitigation tracking and risk reviews. The role also supports Quality improvement projects, Quality systems and reporting tools across the organization.

What you will do

• Support the operational risk management process, from identification to closure
• Maintain the operational risk register and follow up with risk owners on mitigation progress
• Organize risk reviews and communicate significant risks to leadership
• Support root-cause investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Gather and document Quality leadership requirements for dashboards, KPIs and reporting tools
• Coordinate technical teams to plan and track reporting implementation
• Support Quality systems, procedures, work instructions and training materials
• Support ISO 9001 compliance and certification readiness
• Keep assigned activities, status and target dates current in work management systems
• Communicate progress, risks and delays with recommended next steps

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering or a related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, manufacturing engineering, process improvement or related manufacturing functions
• Experience supporting Quality processes, risk management, corrective actions or continuous improvement
• Ability to gather requirements, coordinate cross-functional teams and drive initiatives to completion
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve obstacles

Nice to have

• Experience with operational risk management programs, risk registers and mitigation tracking
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100 or similar Quality Management System standards
• Experience coordinating Quality dashboards, KPIs, analytics or reporting initiatives
• Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau or similar reporting tools
• Experience with ERP, MES, PLM or Quality Management Systems
• Experience with root-cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume, complex manufacturing or aerospace and defense environments

Benefits

• Medical insurance; Saronic pays 100% of the employee premium and 80% for dependents
• Dental and vision insurance; Saronic pays 100% of the basic plan employee premium and 80% for dependents
• Generous PTO and holidays
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Competitive salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Equity stock options
• Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Discounted pet insurance with 24/7 telehealth helpline
• Free lunch and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Before you apply

• If based in the United States, the role requires access to export-controlled information, so applicants must be U.S. Persons: U.S. citizens, green card holders, or certain protected asylees and refuge

About the company

Saronic Technologies develops autonomous and intelligent platforms to enhance maritime operations. It is a leader in autonomy at sea.