Product Validation & Quality Engineer

Simplehuman; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Competitive pay

Product discounts

Job summary

Simplehuman in Torrance, CA is seeking an experienced Product Validation & Quality Engineer to drive product quality from concept to production. This on-site role sits in our Quality team and focuses on PQP, testing, and supplier collaboration across our NPI and CPI programs.

You will own quality planning, perform pre-production validation, analyze data, and lead CAPA and continuous improvement with internal and OEM partners. Travel up to 20% is required as part of supplier engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 1-3 years of quality experience in product development or manufacturing.
• Hands-on testing electromechanical products with electrical hardware and firmware.
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end Product Quality Planning (PQP) process.
• Define control limits and tolerances for mass production.
• Design and execute pre-production validation testing.
• Collaborate with internal & external teams to align quality expectations.
• Lead testing of electromechanical products and system-level troubleshooting.
• Own failure analysis and CAPA initiatives.
• Lead weekly Quality Improvement with OEM partners.
• Manage quality-issue containment and corrective actions.
• Travel up to 20% internationally.

Skills

Quality analysis

Test planning

CAPA actions

Cross-functional

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Catia

Job description

The Opportunity

Simplehuman is seeking an experienced Product Validation & Quality Engineer to drive excellence from concept through production. This is a key role in our Quality team that owns product quality planning, testing, and supplier collaboration across our new product introduction (NPI) and continuous product improvement (CPI) programs. Ideal candidate operates with analytical rigor, owns multiple workstreams simultaneously, and drives alignment through clear, influential communication while maintaining a high standard of quality and accountability. This is a fully on-site position based in our Torrance, CA office.

What You'll Own

• Own end-to-end Product Quality Planning (PQP) process, ensuring each new/existing product has clear inspection criteria.
• Ensure mass production quality through statistical analysis and process validation, defining control limits, dimensional tolerances, and key variables that maintain cosmetic and functional consistency across builds.
• Design and execute pre-production validation testing to verify hardware and software performance, while designing and refining test methods, fixtures, and measurement systems for consistent, repeatable results.
• Partner across internal engineering, design, and external teams to align quality expectations, resolve yield issues, and report actionable quality insights to support key decisions
• Hands‑on experience testing electromechanical products, with working knowledge of electrical hardware, sensors, firmware, software/app integration, and system‑level troubleshooting.
• Own failure analysis and CAPA initiatives to resolve issues, prevent recurrence, and enhance product and process robustness.
• Lead weekly Quality Improvement efforts and drive continuous product and process improvements with OEM partners.
• Own quality‑critical issue management, ensuring rapid containment & effective corrective implementation.
• International Travel is required (up to 20%).

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 1-3 years of industry experience in quality for one or more of the following areas: product development, plastic parts, injection molding, tooling, jigs, fixtures, or high-volume manufacturing engineering (consumer electronics a plus)
• Hands‑on experience testing electromechanical products, with working knowledge of electrical hardware, sensors, firmware, software/app integration, and system‑level troubleshooting
• Proven experience with high-volume manufacturing and related quality processes
• Solid understanding of injection molding and sheet metal fabrication
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, Creo, or Catia, with strong knowledge of GD&T and mechanical drawings
• Familiarity with quality analysis tools (8D, PFMEA, Fishbone, etc.) and Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL) standards
• Exceptionally detail‑oriented, highly organized, and proactive in driving results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

About us

We're a mature company with the soul of a start‑up. We value ingenuity, precise communications, fast iteration and scrappiness. Our teams are tight‑knit with a work hard, play hard tradition – we take pride in individual and team success and push boundaries to make the best products. And we only build products we love to use ourselves. Great benefits, competitive compensation, and generous Simplehuman product discounts.