Hardware Quality Assurance Engineer II

Aurora Innovation Inc.; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Innovation Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Hardware Quality Assurance Engineer II to join our Hardware Safety and Quality team.

You will help establish and maintain the Quality Management System aligned with ISO 9001 across hardware design, development, and operations. You will collaborate with design, engineering, production, and operations, conduct internal audits, drive corrective actions, and contribute to continuous improvement through Six Sigma and Lean methods, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Practical experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, QA, or related field; Master’s a plus.
• Typically 3+ years in Quality Engineering or related roles.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and quality management methodologies.
• Experience with RCA, FMEA, SPC and similar methods.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• CQE certification desirable.
• Experience with IATF 16949, ISO 26262.
• Knowledge of Minitab or similar statistical software.
• Experience programming or scripting (C++, Python) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with ISO 9001 standards for hardware product design and development processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, engineering, production, and operations to help integrate quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.
• Participate in internal audits, risk assessments, and management reviews to help ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and support continuous improvement of the QMS.
• Assist in coordinating and delivering quality-related training programs to increase awareness and encourage adherence to quality processes and standards.
• Analyze data and metrics related to product quality, help troubleshoot issues, and support implementation of corrective actions as necessary.
• Support quality improvement projects and initiatives, applying methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean principles to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to ISO 9001-related inquiries and audit preparation, working with program leads and external auditors as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to quality activities, audits, and compliance assessments.
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and updates related to ISO standards, and recommend opportunities for improvement in quality management.
• Use lean tools, statistical techniques and analytical methods to support problem solving, root cause discovery and corrective action (8D, 5-Why).
• Track quality performance metrics, help prioritize issues, and drive continuous improvement activities with cross-functional teams.
• Work on continuous improvement of quality processes and procedures and assist with development of quality objectives complementary to organizational objectives.
• Participate in initiatives to support business and quality objectives.

Skills

ISO 9001

RCA

FMEA

SPC

Six Sigma

Lean

Communication

Attention to detail

IATF 16949

ISO 26262

Jira

Jama

Arena

PLM

ERP

MRP

Minitab

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

CQE certification

Tools

Jira

Jama

Arena

PLM

ERP

MRP

Minitab

C++

Python

Job description

Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.

The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.

At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a detail-oriented Hardware Quality Assurance Engineer II to join our Hardware Safety and Quality team. The successful candidate will support the establishment, maintenance, and improvement of our Quality Management System (QMS) to help ensure alignment with ISO 9001 standards in the design, development, and operation of hardware products. This role contributes technical support, execution, and continuous-improvement activities under program and QMS leadership.

In this role you will

Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with ISO 9001 standards for hardware product design and development processes.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, engineering, production, and operations to help integrate quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.

Participate in internal audits, risk assessments, and management reviews to help ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and support continuous improvement of the QMS.

Assist in coordinating and delivering quality-related training programs to increase awareness and encourage adherence to quality processes and standards.

Analyze data and metrics related to product quality, help troubleshoot issues, and support implementation of corrective actions as necessary.

Support quality improvement projects and initiatives, applying methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean principles to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.

Contribute to ISO 9001-related inquiries and audit preparation, working with program leads and external auditors as required.

Maintain accurate documentation and records related to quality activities, audits, and compliance assessments.

Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and updates related to ISO standards, and recommend opportunities for improvement in quality management.

Use lean tools, statistical techniques and analytical methods to support problem solving, root cause discovery and corrective action (8D, 5-Why).

Track quality performance metrics, help prioritize issues, and drive continuous improvement activities with cross-functional teams.

Work on continuous improvement of quality processes and procedures and assist with development of quality objectives complementary to organizational objectives.

Participate in initiatives to support business and quality objectives.

Required qualifications

Practical experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.

Typically 3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or related roles, with exposure to quality management systems, hardware product development, and operations. (Candidates with broader or deeper experience will also be considered.)

Working knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and quality management methodologies.

Experience with quality tools and techniques such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and similar methods.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at multiple levels.

Detail-oriented with solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Certification in Quality Management, such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), is desirable but not required.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment.

Experience with IATF 16949, ISO 26262.

Familiarity with Minitab or other statistical software.

Experience programming or scripting (C++, Python or equivalent) is a plus.

Experience with Jira, Jama, Arena, and general familiarity with PLM, ERP, and MRP systems.

Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and 3rd parties.

For roles based in Pittsburgh, PA: The salary range for this position is $126,000 - $201,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

Working at Aurora

At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together - all without any jerks.

We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy, and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, Aurorans are expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week, with some roles requiring more frequent in-office presence, up to 5 days per week, based on operational needs.

Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.

Our commitment to safety

At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.

Our commitment to inclusion

Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

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