Quality Engineer [C]
Novanta · North Syracuse, NY
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Novanta (industrial) in North Syracuse, NY. Conducting product and process audits to identify areas for improvement.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Control plans, Robotics
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Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Novanta
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Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
About the role
Responsibilities
- ◆Conducting product and process audits to identify areas for improvement
- ◆Developing and implementing quality control plans and procedures
- ◆Investigating and resolving customer complaints related to product quality
- ◆Analyzing data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
- ◆Providing training and guidance to production teams on quality control processes % automated test cases
Requirements
- ✓Education - Possess a Bachelor of Science in Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related technical field.
- ✓Experience - Have experience with quality control methods such as Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing.
- ✓Skill - Be able to analyze data using statistical tools and software.
- ✓Skill - Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
- ✓Skill - Possess excellent project management, analytical and problem-solving skills working collaboratively with cross -functional teams and customers
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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.
As a Quality Engineer contractor, you will ensure products and services meet customer expectations. You'll identify quality issues, enhance control processes, and drive continuous improvement. Your goal will be to maximize customer satisfaction while minimizing quality costs by delivering high-quality products.
This project assignment will last until early 2027.