Hybrid Supplier Quality Engineer — Detroit

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

Job summary

Symbotic in Detroit is seeking a Quality Engineer to support external manufacturing partners and site installations, applying statistical and reliability methods to analyze field data and drive corrective actions for reliable system performance.

The role requires collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Test teams, conducting supplier audits, leading investigations, and traveling to supplier sites as needed. Hybrid role with two onsite days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of quality engineering in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in quality management concepts, tools, and methods (FMEA, DOE, MSA, GRR, 8D).
• Experience with Control Plans, FMEAs, and PPAP or equivalent part approval processes.
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals and ability to identify critical control points.
• Familiarity with SPC software (Minitab, JMP) and advanced Excel for data analysis.
• Strong communication, quantitative and analytical skills; translate findings into actions.
• CQE and Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred; ISO 9001/AS9100 auditor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality activities for assigned suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure compliance with Symbotic quality standards and customer requirements.
• Serve as the primary quality contact for suppliers and contract manufacturers, supporting issue resolution and ongoing quality performance.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and reviews to evaluate compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support quality planning activities throughout the product lifecycle, including new product introduction, production readiness, and sustaining operations.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions using QRRC, 8D, A3, and 5-Why.
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and supplier teams to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Monitor supplier quality performance through metrics and KPIs, identifying trends and driving improvement actions as needed.
• Support process improvement initiatives focused on enhancing product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and supplier performance.
• Maintain quality documentation and provide regular updates on supplier performance and quality concerns.
• Mentor and support less experienced team members as appropriate.
• Travel to supplier and contract manufacturing locations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality engineering

FMEA

DOE

MSA

GRR

8D

PPAP

SPC software

Minitab

Excel advanced

Root cause analysis

CQE

Six Sigma

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Minitab

JMP

SAA

Job description

Symbotic in Detroit is seeking a Quality Engineer to support external manufacturing partners and site installations, applying statistical and reliability methods to analyze field data and drive corrective actions for reliable system performance.

The role requires collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Test teams, conducting supplier audits, leading investigations, and traveling to supplier sites as needed. Hybrid role with two onsite days per week.