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NPI Quality Engineer - Mechanical

Saronic · Austin, TX · On-site

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About Saronic

Providing the most advanced and capable autonomous vessels in the maritime domain. Backed by Bessemer, General Catalyst and Kleiner Perkins.

About the role

Position Overview: The New Product Introduction (NPI) Quality Engineer – Mechanical is responsible for ensuring that new products are designed, developed, and launched in compliance with quality standards and regulatory/stakeholder requirements. This role drives risk-based quality planning, ensuring that outputs from design and process development are effectively translated into control plans and inspection strategies to support scalable, repeatable manufacturing.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • 3+ years in automotive, aerospace, defense, robotics, or complex electromechanical systems
  • Strong knowledge of: PFMEA / DFMEA , control plans, inspection planning & metrology, root cause analysis methodologies
  • Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar QMS standards
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret GD&T
  • Involvement in both small and large scale NPI / product lifecycle activities
More about this role

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Position Overview: The New Product Introduction (NPI) Quality Engineer – Mechanical is responsible for ensuring that new products are designed, developed, and launched in compliance with quality standards and regulatory/stakeholder requirements. This role drives risk-based quality planning, ensuring that outputs from design and process development are effectively translated into control plans and inspection strategies to support scalable, repeatable manufacturing.

The NPI Quality Engineer partners cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Supplier Quality to proactively identify risks, implement controls, and ensure strong product realization from prototype through production.

Lead quality activities throughout the NPI lifecycle

Develop and maintain Quality plans aligned with program milestones

Use best practices with regards to compliance with AS9100 / ISO 9001 requirements during product introduction

Participate in design reviews, gate reviews, first...

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