Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our team with a focus on hardware quality assurance. This role will play a key part in managing and improving both incoming and outgoing quality processes, driving return materials authorization (RMA) and repair processes, supporting internal and supplier-side quality improvements, and contributing to hardware design efforts using Altium Designer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Incoming Quality Control (IQC) on hardware components, ensuring conformance to specifications and identifying non-conforming parts early in the process.
• Perform Outgoing Quality Control (OQC) to verify product quality before shipment to customers.
• Develop and maintain inspection criteria, checklists, and documentation for both IQC and OQC activities.
• Oversee the RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) process, including root cause analysis and corrective actions for both hardware and software failures.
• Coordinate and perform hardware/software repairs, liaising with relevant engineering and customer support teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Develop, document, and implement quality processes and procedures across internal operations and at supplier sites.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, supplier feedback, and internal audits.
• Collaborate with suppliers to enhance component quality, including audits and performance reviews.
• Provide support to the hardware engineering team in reviewing and improving electronic designs, particularly in Altium Designer.
• Participate in design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for testability (DFT) evaluations to ensure quality is built into the product from the start.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in a quality engineering role within a hardware-focused environment.
• Proficient in Altium Designer or similar PCB design software.
• Strong understanding of electronic components, schematics, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with RMA handling and failure analysis.
• Familiar with quality standards (ISO 9001 or similar).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with software debugging in the context of hardware faults.
• EU Citizenship required.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Stock Options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension plan
• Extended social security package
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Learning and development opportunities

About Auterion

We are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems.

At Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation, openness, and excellence, where you’ll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all levels, and make an impact that matters.