Quality Engineer

Carbon; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 103,520 - 155,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Time off

Job summary

Carbon in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Quality Engineer to own manufacturing quality on the production floor, partnering with technicians and engineers to ensure quality and timeliness of builds while proactively monitoring production data for systemic trends.

This hands-on, highly autonomous role leads critical decisions in cross-functional forums and drives continuous improvement through Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2+ years of work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Investigate manufacturing nonconformances and customer complaints, leading root cause investigations through to closure.
• Contain quality issues using 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone and verify corrective actions.
• Develop quality control plans for mechanical, electrical, and optical subassemblies.
• Support supplier quality including running meetings, managing FAI, owning SCARs, and performing DFMEA.
• Collaborate with Engineering during NPI to build manufacturability and quality requirements from the start.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

JIRA

Tableau

Oracle

JMP

Quickbase

Job description

At Carbon, 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.

Carbon 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 Carbon, 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 Carbon, 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.

• Carbon 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, visit https://www.carbon3d.com/about/life-at-carbon.

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