Hybrid Quality Engineer - Supplier & Process Excellence

Symbotic

Detroit (MI)

Hybrid

USD 82,000 - 126,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Symbotic in Detroit is seeking multiple levels of Quality Engineer to support our external manufacturing partners, supplier quality, engineering, and site installation teams to ensure high quality and field reliability for our systems.

The role involves analyzing field data, subsystem defects, and site quality concerns using statistical methods and structured problem solving, with travel up to 25% and a hybrid work arrangement in Detroit.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; minimum 3 years in quality engineering.
Experience in regulated manufacturing environments and quality tools (FMEA, 8D, DOE).
Proficiency with statistical software (Minitab, JMP) and advanced Excel.
CQE or Six Sigma Black Belt preferred; ISO 9001 or AS9100 auditor preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage supplier quality activities with contract manufacturers to meet Symbotic quality standards and customer requirements.
Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies (QRRC, 8D, A3, 5-Why).
Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and reviews to evaluate compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Support quality planning across the product lifecycle, including NPI, production readiness, and sustaining operations.
Monitor supplier quality performance through metrics and KPIs, identifying trends and driving improvements.
Travel to supplier and contract manufacturing locations as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.