Novanta, Inc

At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible.. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.. Strong 3D Modeling and Printing skills/experience. Experienced using SPC software charting tools i.e. Statit, MiniTab, etc.. Six-Sigma, 8-D Corrective Action Methodology & FEMA experience desirable

manufacturing quality engineer

Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.
Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.
You will oversee the operation and improvements to the IMS Quality System and direct the QA Inspection workforce. Manage entire non-conformance system including internal, supplier, & Customer Corrective/Preventative Actions. Evaluates and modifies QA processes and procedures to insure the manufacture of defect-free product. Ensures that projects are completed on deadline and in accordance with established procedures. Keeps Senior Management well informed of area activities and significant problems. Ensures compliance with safety regulations.
Primary Responsibilities
3D Design and Implementation of Production/Quality tooling such as holding fixtures, Bed of Nails Test Heads for electronics. adapters, interfaces to test equipment, etc.
Assist in Work Instructions, ISO procedures, Product Quality plans and all product documentation
Customer interface for Corrective Actions, Root-cause analysis and any other quality issues
Supplier interface for Quality Alerts and working with them for root cause & corrective actions
Establish a formal Quality System linked to all internal departments, our suppliers, and our customers
Produce regular quality reports i.e. 1st Pass Yield, Inspection, MRB, Customer Repairs, Supplier Rating, and others as needed.
Manage our MRB system and link to our CAPA system
Maintain the Quality Module of our Visual ERP system
Supervise our Incoming & Final Inspection personnel/operation
Identify QA Equipment requirements and maintenance
Drive Inspection productivity improvements
Establish an AQL plan for product test requirements
Ensures compliance with safety regulations and requirements.

General Tasks
Maintain compliance with the quality, occupational safety and environmental regulations.
Implement the instructions of the quality / environmental management representative and the occupational safety specialist.
Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
3 or more years of Quality/Manufacturing Engineering experience.
Thorough knowledge of Quality methods & systems
Solid skills with SPC, process improvement and other quality methods
Complete understanding of ISO9000 Quality System & Procedures
Root-cause analysis techniques & reporting
Strong 3D Modeling and Printing skills/experience
Strong hands-on analytical and problem-solving skills
Well organized.
Good communications and Leadership skills.
Technology driven.
Must be proficient in MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Access
Experienced using SPC software charting tools i.e. Statit, MiniTab, etc.
Six-Sigma, 8-D Corrective Action Methodology & FEMA experience desirable
Travel Requirements
None

Physical Requirements
Up to 20 pounds occasionally and / or up to 10 pounds frequently
Compensation and Benefits
The base pay for this position ranges from $73,438 to $110,158
annual depending on the geographic market.
Dependent on the position offered, annual bonuses and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of the compensation package.
Novanta supports all aspects of your life’s needs. This position provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better.
Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.
Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.

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