Product Quality Engineer – Materials

Cricut; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Yearly lifestyle stipend

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cricut is seeking a detail-oriented Product Quality Engineer – Materials to lead quality planning and validation for Cricut materials, including adhesive vinyl, HTV, and coatings. You will develop and execute test plans ensuring materials meet performance, reliability, machine compatibility, and user-experience standards.

The role requires hands-on lab work, translating customer use cases into measurable validation methods, and close collaboration with Product Management, Materials Engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in product quality, materials engineering, or product development.
• Experience developing and executing formal test plans and validation protocols.
• Strong understanding of materials performance testing (adhesives, films, coatings, textiles, polymers).
• Experience with statistical analysis and structured problem-solving methods.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced product development environment.
• Hands-on lab and testing aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive quality validation plans for new and sustaining materials with a focus on machine interactions.
• Translate product requirements and user use cases into test protocols.
• Define acceptance criteria, sampling plans, and statistical validation methods.
• Establish Production Validation test plans aligned with milestones.
• Identify risks and define mitigation-focused test strategies.
• Oversee quality testing for adhesion, wash durability, aging, print and cutter performance, and heat transfer.

Skills

Quality engineering

Materials testing

Statistics

Cross-functional collaboration

Lab testing

Technical communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Cricut® empowers people to make and personalize almost anything-from custom cards and apparel to everyday items and home décor. Our smart cutting machines, design apps, and materials make creativity easy and accessible for everyone. We believe everyone is born creative, and our mission is to put the power of handmade into the hands of all. With a passionate community of Makers around the world, Cricut helps turn inspiration into real, tangible creations- one project at a time.

Let’s make.

Job Description

Cricut is seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Product Quality Engineer – Materials to lead quality planning and validation for Cricut materials, including adhesive vinyl, heat transfer vinyl (HTV), printable coatings, specialty films, and related consumables with a heavy focus on material/machine interactions.

This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test plans that ensure new and existing materials meet Cricut’s performance, reliability, machine compatibility, and user-experience standards. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in product development and understands how to translate customer use cases into measurable, repeatable validation methods.

Key Responsibilities

• In conjunction with engineering, develop comprehensive quality validation plans for new and sustaining materials (vinyl, HTV, printable substrates, laminates, specialty coatings, etc.) with a heavy focus on machine interactions
• Translate product requirements, user use cases, and regulatory needs into structured test protocols.
• Define acceptance criteria, sampling plans, and statistical validation methods.
• Establish Production Validation (PVT) test plans aligned with product development milestones.
• Identify risks and define mitigation-focused test strategies.
• Materials Performance Testing: Oversee quality testing for:
• Adhesion performance (various substrates: fabric, wood, metal, glass, plastics)
• Wash durability and wear resistance
• Environmental aging (UV, humidity, temperature cycling)
• Print compatibility (ink adhesion, color fastness, coating integrity)
• Cutter performance (cut force, weeding characteristics, backing stability)
• Heat transfer performance (temperature, pressure, dwell time windows)
• Develop application simulations that replicate real customer crafting environments.
• Cross-Functional Product Development Support: Partner with Product Management, Materials Engineering, Sourcing, and Suppliers to ensure quality is built into new materials and machines from concept through launch.
• Participate in design reviews and provide quality risk assessments.
• Lead Quality Reviews for key programs
• Analyze test results using statistical tools to determine performance margins and robustness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for test methods and validation efficiency.
• Maintain test documentation, reports, and quality records in accordance with company standards.
• Identify opportunities to automate or standardize material testing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field
• 3-5+ years of experience in product quality, materials engineering, or product development.
• Experience developing and executing formal test plans and validation protocols.
• Strong understanding of materials performance testing (adhesives, films, coatings, textiles, polymers).
• Experience with statistical analysis and structured problem-solving methods.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced product development environment.
• Strong analytical and experimental design skills
• Hands-on lab and testing aptitude
• Risk-based thinking
• Clear technical communication
• Customer-use-case orientation
• Ability to balance speed-to-market with product quality

Additional Information

• Competitive Medical coverage
• Competitive Dental coverage
• Competitive Vision coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Yearly lifestyle stipend to support your wellness and passions
• Exclusive employee discounts
• Surrounded by some of the most talented, creative, and curious minds out there

A Quick Note Before You Apply…

Cricut is in an exciting chapter of transformation. We're evolving fast-refining our strategy, growing our teams, and raising the bar across everything we do. This is an incredible opportunity for the right kind of person-but it's not for everyone.

We're looking for A-players-people who thrive in dynamic environments, turn challenges into momentum, and consistently deliver their best work. If that sounds like you, read on.

Here’s what makes someone a great fit for this role (and for this moment at Cricut):

• You move with urgency. You don't wait for perfect clarity to act—you start, learn, and adjust.
• You set high standards. You take ownership, deliver quality, and hold yourself accountable.
• You stay focused when things move fast. You prioritize what matters most and tune out the noise.
• You collaborate like a pro. You elevate others, communicate clearly, and bring a low-ego, high-output energy.
• You embrace AI as part of your toolkit. From idea exploration to data analysis and creative problem-solving, you leverage AI to accelerate innovation and amplify impact- because technology and creativity go hand-in-hand here.

Cricut® is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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