Quality Engineer (Quantifi Photonics, New Zealand)

TL;DR

Quality Engineer (Photonics): Embedding robust quality strategies into New Product Introduction (NPI) programs for high-speed photonics and electronic test solutions with an accent on quality gates, risk assessments, and validation frameworks. Focus on developing inspection and test methodologies, leading FMEAs, and driving root cause investigations for complex NPI issues.

Location: Rosedale, Auckland, NZ. Only considering local candidates; unable to provide relocation or visa sponsorship.

Company

hirify.global, where experience meets innovation in high-speed photonics and electronic test solutions including PXIe optical modules, tunable lasers, and BERT instruments.

What you will do

• Lead development and execution of NPI quality strategies, validation frameworks, and control plans.
• Own NPI quality gate decisions, pass/fail criteria, and escalation of quality risks.
• Develop and validate inspection and test methodologies for high-speed optical, RF, and precision photonics measurements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on FMEAs, quality risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Support manufacturing and suppliers for production readiness, qualification, and incoming inspection.
• Drive root cause investigations using advanced methodologies like DOE and RCA.
• Sustain and improve NPI quality best practices for product robustness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electronics, Mechatronics, or similar).
• Senior-level experience in quality engineering, NPI, manufacturing quality, or product development.
• Deep knowledge of quality systems: ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025, FMEA, SPC, CAPA, control plans, DOE, statistical problem-solving.
• Strong capability in interpreting complex engineering data, test results, tolerances, and verification outputs.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills for technically complex challenges.
• Ability to define, validate, and improve inspection/test methodologies for optical, RF, and high-speed systems.

Nice to have

• Experience in photonics, electronics, optical instrumentation, or precision technologies.
• Coordinating supplier chains and external production partners.
• Proficiency with quality documentation systems and data analysis tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Paid birthday off.
• Great staff facilities including lunchroom, outdoor flow, and BBQ area.
• Walking distance from Constellation Bus Station.
• Employee-centric company culture fostering innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning.