Novanta
Quality Engineer II
Rocklin, CA · Mid · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$77k-$116kDetected 30 days ago
Data AnalysisSupply ChainProcess ImprovementERPEmbedded SystemsSystems EngineeringRoboticsLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving
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About the role
- Work spans hardware, electronics, embedded software, and systems engineering with global collaboration across multiple regions.
Responsibilities
- Lead customer complaints and RMA investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Maintain and improve RMA processes to reduce cycle time and warranty cost
- Support customer audits, scorecards, and recurring quality reviews
- Lead quality improvement initiatives (Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma)
- Support MRB activities and scrap-reduction efforts
- Own process capability initiatives (SPC, Cp/Cpk)
- Lead complex cross-functional root cause investigations
- Drive supplier corrective actions from identification through closure
- Lead APQP and PPAP activities
- Build a career powered by innovations that matter!
Skills
- CMM programming and operation (Required)
- SPC, Cp/Cpk, Gage R&R, APQP, PPAP, D/PFMEA
- Supplier audits and supplier quality management
- ERP system experience: Oracle preferred
- Competencies
- Ability to interpret specifications, drawings, and technical documentation
- Clear communication with customer, engineering, and leadership
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally and adapt to changing priorities
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 systems
Compensation
- The salary range for this position is $77,330 to $115,600 annually based on full-time employment.
- Certain positions may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and/or long-term incentive programs. Incentive eligibility and structure may vary depending on the applicable plan and may be discretionary or non-discretionary.
Benefits
- 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.
Company info
- Communicate findings using structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, 5-Why)
- Serve as the quality representative during customer escalations
- Conduct supplier audits and support supplier qualification
- Act as technical quality contact during supplier escalations
- Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities
Equal opportunity
- Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace.
- Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.
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