Quality Assurance Engineer

The Panther Group is seeking a Quality Assurance & Quality Control Engineer to lead and elevate product quality across advanced hardware systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on engineering environment and is passionate about driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Own all aspects of Quality Assurance and Quality Control across products and processes.
Measure, test, evaluate, and document product performance to ensure compliance with customer and company specifications, including Verification, Validation, and Qualification testing.
Perform inspections, failure analysis, and quality investigations using process management, statistical analysis, and manufacturing quality principles.
Utilize lab and test equipment including oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, and signal generators.
Plan and manage quality workloads, schedules, resources, and risk using tools such as Gantt charts, Pareto analysis, and PERT/CPM methodologies.
Lead resolution efforts for customer and internal product quality issues with a focus on achieving zero defects.
Conduct internal, supplier, and ISO 13485 / ISO 9001:2016 audits as required.
Support certification efforts and customer audit activities.
Troubleshoot complex product issues, perform root cause analysis, and generate corrective actions and formal reports.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lead cross-functional quality projects.
Develop and maintain company policies, procedures, specifications, and end-user documentation.
Partner with engineering teams to address hardware/software upgrades and technical concerns.
Support and improve product development and production workflows.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of hands-on experience in Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control within medical/13485 systems environments.
Strong expertise in Concurrent Engineering and Process Management methodologies.
Experience working with video-specific test equipment and high-speed video/audio/data transmission technologies.
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and environmental product testing methods and equipment.
Ability to read and interpret hardware schematics.
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with strong attention to detail.
Experience communicating policy and procedural changes clearly across departments.
Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
Lean / 5S training preferred.
Skills & Abilities
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet aggressive deadlines.
Self-motivated, highly accountable, and comfortable working independently.
Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills across all organizational levels.
Ability to quickly assess technical challenges and implement practical solutions.
Driven by continuous learning and professional growth.
If you’re passionate about quality, innovation, and solving complex technical challenges, we’d love to hear from you.
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