Principal Site Quality Engineer

Symbiotic; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 206,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k)

Remote work flexibility

Competitive salary

Job summary

A leading automation technology company is seeking an experienced Principal Quality Engineer to lead quality at installation sites. The role requires a strong background in quality engineering, with a minimum of 15 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment. You will oversee multiple sites, employing quality methods while ensuring compliance with high standards. This remote position demands extensive travel to different construction sites. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of quality engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing industry.
• Hands-on project management and teamwork skills; demonstrated ability to meet aggressive timelines.
• Experience in procurement and supplier relationship management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality leadership at customer installation sites.
• Oversee multiple installation sites and train local QC resources.
• Apply 8-D corrective action for effective root-cause analysis.
• Utilize Six Sigma and Lean methods to drive quality improvements.
• Travel is required; up to 75% of time on construction sites.

Skills

Quality engineering experience

Proficiency in quality concepts

Quantitative and analytical skills

Project management

Experience with control plans

Statistical process control software

Understanding of reliability methods

Cross-functional relationship building skills

Education

B.S. in Engineering

M.S. in Engineering

Tools

FMEA

Minitab

MATLAB

Excel

Job description

Principal Quality Engineer – Quality Assurance

Symbotic is an automation technology leader that reimagines the supply chain with its end‑to‑end, AI‑powered robotic and software platform. We are seeking an experienced Principal Quality Engineer to lead quality at customer installation sites, drive continuous improvement in our products and systems, and influence cross‑functional partners across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Provide quality leadership at customer installation sites, focusing on timely issue identification and resolution using structured quality methods.
• Oversee up to three Symbotic installation sites concurrently, training and supervising local QC resources to ensure inspections and surveillance are completed on schedule.
• Surveil installation partners to confirm compliance with critical quality parameters.
• Plan, execute, and manage quality activities with suppliers and customer sites, setting high standards that prevent quality issues.
• Demonstrate the use of S CNs and RFIs to facilitate timely completion of assigned scope and resolve questions efficiently.
• Apply 8‑D corrective action to deliver effective root‑cause analysis and prevent recurrence.
• Communicate issues across operations teams and drive closed‑loop problem resolution.
• Support manufacturing and QA in defect disposition and new material or process qualification to meet reliability requirements.
• Utilize Six Sigma and Lean methods to drive quality and process improvements.
• Mentor and coach site quality personnel to execute quality SOPs and resolve issues.
• Travel is required; up to 75% of time on construction sites with required PPE.

What You’ll Need

• B.S. in Engineering (M.S. preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of quality engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing industry.
• Proficiency in quality concepts, tools, and methods (FMEA, DOE, MSA, GRR, 8D, etc.).
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with ability to translate findings into business actions.
• Hands‑on project management and teamwork skills; demonstrated ability to meet aggressive timelines.
• Experience in control plans, FMEA, PPAP or equivalent parts approval processes.
• Experience using statistical process control software (SAA, Minitab, JMP, MATLAB) and advanced Excel.
• Understanding of reliability methods and failure‑mode analysis (DFMEA, PFMEA).
• Strong communication, negotiation, and cross‑functional relationship building skills.
• Experience in procurement and supplier relationship management is a plus.
• Certified or previously certified ISO 9001/AS9100 auditor preferred.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or higher preferred.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Remote, field‑based position; up to 75% of time on construction sites.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), PTO, and more.
• Competitive salary range: $130,000.00 – $206,800.00 (dependent on experience).

Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, nationality, disability, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic.

Visit Us

For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.