Hybrid Quality Engineer: Supplier & Field

Symbotic LLC; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Symbotic seeks a Quality Engineer to support external manufacturing partners, supplier quality, engineering, and site installation teams. The role analyzes field data and defects to improve reliability using statistical methods and structured problem solving. Hybrid role based remotely in Detroit with on-site requirements two days weekly.

The ideal candidate has a engineering degree and 3+ years in regulated manufacturing quality, with strong QA tooling experience and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of quality engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with quality tools such as FMEA, DOE, MSA, GRR, 8D, etc.
• Experience with Control Plans, FMEAs, and PPAP or equivalent processes.
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals and critical control points.
• Familiarity with SPC software (Minitab, JMP) and advanced Excel for data analysis.
• Strong communication, quantitative and analytical skills; Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• ISO 9001 or AS9100 auditor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality activities to ensure compliance with Symbotic quality standards.
• Serve as primary quality contact for suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and reviews to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support quality planning throughout the product lifecycle, including NPI and production readiness.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions (QRRC, 8D, A3, 5-Why).
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and supplier teams to resolve issues.
• Monitor supplier quality performance via metrics and KPIs, driving improvements.
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and supplier performance.
• Maintain quality documentation and provide regular updates on supplier performance.
• Mentor and support junior team members; travel to supplier locations as needed.

Skills

Quality engineering

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

FMEA

DOE

MSA

GRR

8D

SAA

Minitab

JMP

Excel

PPAP

Job description

Symbotic seeks a Quality Engineer to support external manufacturing partners, supplier quality, engineering, and site installation teams. The role analyzes field data and defects to improve reliability using statistical methods and structured problem solving. Hybrid role based remotely in Detroit with on-site requirements two days weekly.

The ideal candidate has a engineering degree and 3+ years in regulated manufacturing quality, with strong QA tooling experience and willingness to travel.