Manufacturing Quality Engineer

No C2C / Only W2 / No Sponsorship
The Quality Technician is responsible for executing and managing testing and inspection activities for fountain beverage equipment, including carbonated and non-carbonated systems and dispensing components. This role focuses on developing, implementing, and improving testing processes, methodologies, fixtures, and technologies to ensure effective product verification. The position requires strong engineering fundamentals, attention to detail, and a hands-on, solution-driven approach to improving the quality and reliability of complex electro-mechanical systems through laboratory-based testing.


Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain quality plans and test procedures for new and existing products.
• Perform hands-on testing and inspection of products, components, materials, and equipment to verify compliance with quality and engineering standards.
• Design and build test fixtures; execute tests involving fluidics, mechanical components, electronics, and software .
• Apply knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and electromechanical systems during testing and analysis.
• Conduct defect identification, failure analysis, troubleshooting, and test report generation ; submit and track defects.
• Analyze test results against specifications and recommend improvements or new test methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional software, mechanical, electrical, and fluidics teams to enhance product quality.
• Maintain an organized laboratory and workspace in accordance with 5S principles .
• Work in a lab environment with varying conditions; safely lift and handle equipment up to 30 lbs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned; on-site presence required Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 3+ years working with complex systems involving electronics, software, fluid, and mechanical components .
• 2+ years of experience in Quality Assurance within an engineering or laboratory environment.
• Proficiency with QA testing tools, methodologies, test equipment, and basic computer applications .
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Beverage or regulated product testing experience is preferred.