Role: Automotive Quality Engineer

Level: Mid-Level

Position: Full-time

Location: West Loop, Chicago, IL

About Us:

Fast Radius is the leading software-enhanced, industrial-grade, 3D printing manufacturer. Our strategic partnership with UPS allows us to offer turnaround as quickly as same-day. From functional prototypes to real engineered parts produced in the tens of thousands, Fast Radius guarantees quality with the fastest delivery times in the industry.

Familiar global corporations and new innovators are choosing Fast Radius to deliver on the promise of on-demand manufacturing, reduce upfront production costs, accelerate product development and make the once unthinkable goal of ‘zero inventory’ a reality.

In addition to UPS, Fast Radius is backed by some of the leading investment firms in the US, including Drive Capital, Jump Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners and others.

What we’re looking for:

• An automotive quality engineer to join our rapidly growing team
• Work closely with the FR manufacturing team on a daily basis to identify, document, and implement improvements. 
• Ensure that all key manufacturing processes related to the manufacture of parts are identified and documented appropriately.
• Lead efforts on QA data collection and analysis.
• Issue monthly reports on production quality performance (quality inspection data and related)
• Co-manage the annual ISO-AS audits with the Director of Quality
• Co-manage process and procedural updates to the QMS
• Assist in the preparation of customer site visits and audits at FR locations
• Co-manage the NCR and CAPA programs and ensures that data and reports are closed in a timely fashion.
• Ensure that clear and concise part specifications have been established and communicated by the customer to FR.
• Conduct and co-manage quality audits at high impact supplier locations as well as internally at FR.
• Work closely with the Quality Technicians on data collection and analysis work.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data; making recommendations.

Background:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Physical Science, or related experience
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) through ASQ is desirable
• 2-4 years experience as a quality engineer in a manufacturing environment
• Automotive experience a must
• Experience leading quality initiatives
• Experience leading OEM audits
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Well versed in Microsoft Suite – Excel, Word, Power Point and data collection and analysis.
• Additive manufacturing experience is a plus
• Team player with can-do positive attitude who wants to make a difference
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to work occasional off-shift and weekend work
• Enjoys life and wants to succeed in a demanding but fun environment

What Fast Radius will provide you:

• Engaging challenges to tackle every day with other smart, ambitious and motivated people
• Competitive salary + bonus + equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Opportunity to get in on the ground floor of an early-stage, high-growth business and take on additional responsibilities as you prove yourself and become ready for new challenges
• Balance work and life with an unlimited vacation policy, office holidays and flexible working options