In-Office Supplier Quality Engineer – Robotics & High-Tech

Doist; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Figure, an AI robotics company based in San Jose, CA, seeks a manufacturing engineering professional to lead supplier quality initiatives. The role involves evaluating suppliers, implementing quality plans, and driving improvements across diverse manufacturing processes for a humanoid platform.

Required are 4+ years in manufacturing engineering, GD&T expertise, and CATIA V6 experience, with travel up to 20% and a background in robotics or high‑tech industries.

Qualifications

• Experience in process validation, root‑cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Review supplier process plans and drive improvements before start of production.
• Expert in GD&T, with strong manufacturing engineering background.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%.
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Robotics or high‑tech industry experience.
• CATIA V6 experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers, develop and implement quality plans for suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive improvement initiatives to meet or exceed quality targets.
• Review vendor DFM and inspection plans.
• Review first‑article inspection reports.
• Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate across parts including injection molding, die casting, stamping, wire harness, and textiles.

Skills

Root-cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Industrial engineering

GD&T

Manufacturing processes

Robotics exposure

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field

Tools

CATIA V6

Job description

Figure, an AI robotics company based in San Jose, CA, seeks a manufacturing engineering professional to lead supplier quality initiatives. The role involves evaluating suppliers, implementing quality plans, and driving improvements across diverse manufacturing processes for a humanoid platform.

Required are 4+ years in manufacturing engineering, GD&T expertise, and CATIA V6 experience, with travel up to 20% and a background in robotics or high‑tech industries.