Associate Quality Engineer

Inspection and testing

Perform and support incoming, in-process, and end-of-line inspection against drawings, specifications, and control plans

Execute and document functional and performance tests on finished robots

Support first-article inspection for new parts, suppliers, and engineering changes

Help develop inspection instructions, checklists, and acceptance criteria for new products and stations

Issue investigation and resolution

Document nonconformances clearly and drive them through disposition

Support root cause analysis and corrective action investigations using structured methods such as 5 Why, fishbone, and 8D

Track corrective actions to closure and verify that fixes actually held

Assist with supplier quality issues, including containment, communication, and follow-up on supplier corrective actions

Quality data and reporting

Collect and analyze quality data on defects, yield, scrap, and rework

Build and maintain reports, charts, and dashboards showing quality performance over time

Identify defect trends and recurring issues, and bring them to the engineering team with the data behind them

Support statistical process control on key characteristics as production stabilizes

Systems and documentation

Maintain quality documentation, control plans, and inspection records

Support internal audits and help build the plant toward ISO 9001 compliance

Partner with manufacturing, design engineering, and supply chain on quality issues that cross team lines

Train production operators on inspection points and quality standards

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and bills of materials

Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel

Strong attention to detail — this role is built on catching what others miss

Hands-on aptitude and comfort working with physical products. Experience from labs, capstone projects, robotics teams, internships, or co-ops all counts

Clear written communication — you'll be writing reports that other people act on

Willingness to spend the majority of your time on the production floor

Based in or willing to relocate to the Atlanta metro area; this role is onsite

Preferred Qualifications

Internship or co-op experience in quality, manufacturing, or a production environment

Coursework or project experience in statistics, SPC, Six Sigma, or design of experiments

Familiarity with GD&T and use of measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges

Exposure to electromechanical products — robotics, automotive, appliances, or industrial equipment

Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other quality management systems

Experience with ERP, MES, or quality management software

ASQ certification (CQT, CQE) or interest in pursuing one

Mandarin and English bilingual proficiency

Willingness to travel internationally for training