Liquid Wire Inc. · 1 month ago
Engineer, Manufacturing Quality & Process Control
US-OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLiquid Wire Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Engineer, Manufacturing Quality & Process Control to serve as the primary technical interface with contract manufacturing partners. This role focuses on establishing and maintaining robust process control and product quality, leveraging expertise in manufacturing engineering and quality assurance to define and implement a quality control framework for a new manufacturing line.
ElectronicsManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Define and Develop Test Methods: Own the technical definition and specification of all critical in-process and final product quality inspection/testing. This includes identifying key process parameters and the appropriate statistical control limits
Process Characterization: Lead or support the execution of Design of Experiments (DOE), Process Capability Studies (Cpk/Ppk), and Measurement System Analysis (MSA/Gage R&R) to ensure testing adequately characterizes the manufacturing process and product requirements
Equipment Validation: Work with the contract manufacturer (CM) to define and execute the necessary Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) protocols for new manufacturing and test equipment
Control Plan Development: Define and maintain the manufacturing Control Plan, including specifying necessary sampling plans, inspection frequencies, and acceptance criteria for critical-to-quality (CTQ) features
Non-Conforming Material (NCM) Management: Establish the criteria and documentation for identifying, isolating, and dispositioning non-conforming material, including defining root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action processes for line excursions
Statistical Process Control (SPC): Implement and monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts for critical process variables and train CM personnel on the appropriate response to out-of-control conditions
Technical Partnership: Act as the primary technical quality contact, ensuring the CM's production processes, documentation, and quality controls align with our engineering specifications and quality standards
Manufacturing Line Standup Support: Provide on-site technical support during the standup and ramp-up of the new manufacturing line, actively validating the process flow and control points
Documentation Control: Generate and manage all quality-related documentation, including specifications, process flow charts, inspection reports, and production sign-off criteria, ensuring the CM has the necessary documentation to keep the process in control
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of combined experience in high-volume manufacturing engineering and/or quality engineering roles
Strong expertise in statistical methods including DOE, SPC, and various Process Capability indices
Deep understanding of Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility (GR&R) studies
Hands-on experience in defining and implementing manufacturing process controls, inspection/test fixtures, and line balancing
Proven ability to create clear, concise, and complete technical documentation, including Control Plans, FMEAs, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal design teams and external contract manufacturing personnel
Ability to travel up to 25% (or as required) to support the contract manufacturer's site during line standup and qualification
Preferred
Certification such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
Familiarity with various international or industry-specific quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, relevant medical device or automotive standards) and how to apply them technically to a manufacturing line
Experience in the scale-up from prototype to mass production (>10k units/month)
Company
Liquid Wire Inc.
Introducing an entirely different way to sense movement of the body, Liquid Wire’s gel phase circuitry emulates the mechanics of the body’s own musculoskeletal system to act as a second skin wirelessly streaming data from muscles, joints, and fingers.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$27.58MKey Investors
DeerfieldONAMI
2025-01-17Debt Financing· $2.58M
2024-03-18Series Unknown· $0.75M
2023-04-12Series B· $14.25M
Leadership Team
Scott Fournier
CFO
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