Product Quality Engineer
Product, Quality Assurance
Boston, MA, USA
Posted on Sep 29, 2026
Teradar advances perception through its groundbreaking automotive terahertz vision sensors, delivering exceptional imaging clarity regardless of environmental conditions. Established in Boston, our solid-state, chip-level innovations enable safer, more intelligent vehicles while driving breakthroughs across mobility, defense, and autonomous markets. What You’ll Do — Engineering Quality & Continuous Improvement: Own product quality end-to-end on the engineering team; design and implement process improvements; lead and support APQP activities; drive design reviews, documentation, change control, and phase-gate closure; own PPAP package preparation and submission. R&D-to-Manufacturing Transition: Support the transition from R&D to Manufacturing; review and approve DHRs. PLM (Arena) Implementation: Drive implementation of the Arena PLM system; establish templates for quality processes; manage PLM to ensure ongoing QMS compliance; enforce QMS policy compliance within Arena. Quality Systems & Issue Resolution: Drive NCR/CAPA processes; root cause analysis and corrective action (8D, 5-Why); support supplier quality activities including PPAP review, SCARs, and supplier audits. What You’ll Need: Bachelor’s in Engineering; 3+ years of quality engineering in automotive or semiconductor; working knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP; experience with PLM systems (Arena preferred); experience with FMEA, control plans, and RCCA; familiarity with AEC-Q100, PCN, and semiconductor supply chain quality concepts a plus; strong analytical/statistical skills (SPC, Cpk); excellent cross-functional communication.