Quality Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon3D in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Quality Engineer to own manufacturing quality on the production floor. You will partner with technicians and engineers to ensure quality and timeliness of builds while monitoring data for systemic trends in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead cross-functional teams, drive root cause investigations, and implement in-process inspections, SPC monitoring, and quality plans for mechanical, electrical, and optical subassemblies.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with quality tools and cross-functional work.

Responsibilities

• Investigate nonconformances and customer complaints; lead root cause investigations.
• Contain quality issues using structured problem solving; verify corrective actions.
• Develop QC plans and tests for mechanical, electrical, and optical subassemblies.
• Support supplier quality: DFMEA, FAI, SCARs; lead on-site quality improvements.
• Partner with technicians and engineers to troubleshoot on the floor and keep builds on schedule.
• Drive Lean, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma to reduce yield loss and downtime.
• Implement in-process inspection and SPC monitoring at point of occurrence.
• Collaborate with Engineering during NPI to bake manufacturability and quality in from start.
• Communicate quality trends and changes to engineering, operations, and leadership.

Skills

Excellent written & verbal comms

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

BS or MS in Electrical/Mechanical Eng

Tools

GD&T

SPC

FMEA

ISO 9001 familiarity

JIRA

Tableau

Oracle

JMP

Job description

At the company, our mission goes beyond 3D printing. We are enabling creators everywhere to make what the world needs, right now. Our company is built on the idea that diverse fields of study must come together to solve intractable problems. We have grand ambitions to create technology that will influence industry around the world. You will be joining a diverse team with a vibrant culture, where team success is as important as celebrating individual contributions.

Help us change the world and we will help you change yours.

the company is looking for a Quality Engineer to join our team at our Sunnyvale, CA office. The ideal candidate shall take ownership of manufacturing quality on the production floor, partnering with technicians and engineers to ensure quality and timeliness of builds while proactively monitoring production and field data for systemic trends. This is a hands‑on, highly autonomous role in a fast‑paced engineering environment. We are looking for someone who can lead by example and drive critical decisions in cross‑functional forums.

This role is located in our Sunnyvale, CA office location and requires working onsite Monday through Friday. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, now or in the future. This role is not eligible for relocation.

Responsibilities:

Core to Quality

• Investigate manufacturing nonconformance's and customer complaints, leading root cause investigations through to closure

• Contain quality issues using structured problem solving methods (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone) and verify applicable corrective actions hold

• Develop quality control plans and tests for mechanical, electrical, and optical subassemblies

• Support supplier quality efforts including running meetings, managing FAI, owning SCARs, and performing DFMEA

Manufacturing Support

• Partner with technicians and engineers on the floor to troubleshoot issues and keep builds on schedule

• Drive continuous improvement (Lean, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma) to eliminate recurring yield loss, rework, or downtime

• Implement in-process inspection and SPC monitoring to catch issues at the point of occurrence

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Engineering during NPI efforts to build manufacturability and quality requirements in from the start

• Communicate quality trends, risks, and process changes clearly to engineering, operations, and leadership

• Lead cross-functional teams through quality issues including their containment and reconciliation plans

Requirements:

• BS or MS in a relevant engineering discipline (Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering)

• 2+ years of work experience in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, efficiently managing conflicting priorities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Quality System standards such as ISO 9001

• Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), process capability indices (SPC), and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)

• Exceptional problem-solving (8D reports, 5 Whys, etc.) skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority

• Experience with mechanical, optical, and electrical metrology tools and the willingness to perform testing as needed

• Experience with Quickbase, JIRA, Tableau, Oracle, and JMP

*You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at the company, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.*

At the company, we look at the person holistically and carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining salary. The compensation bracket for this position is $103,520 - 155,280 (per year). In order to maintain equitable internal pay practices, we aim to hire new employees near the midpoint of $129,400 taking into account your experience, work location, certifications, and the unique skills you bring to the role.

the company also offers to our eligible employees a comprehensive total rewards package that includes equity, benefits, and time off programs. For details on our total rewards package, visithttps://www.carbon3d.com/about/life-at-the company.