Quality Engineer (Mechanical Product)

Jobot; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Quality leader to drive program-level quality strategy within a complex manufacturing environment. You will partner with engineering, operations, and supply chain to implement inspection plans and lead problem-solving across product programs.

This role requires experience with regulated quality systems (ISO 9001/13485/AS9100), supplier quality management, and data-driven decision making. Join a fast-moving hardware organization and influence quality from development to

Qualifications

• Experience in quality engineering or quality program leadership within complex manufacturing environments.
• Strong background in regulated quality systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or AS9100.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance programs, or government or defense-related inspections.
• Demonstrated success leading root cause investigations and corrective action programs.
• Experience managing supplier quality programs and improving supplier performance.
• Background supporting electromechanical or hardware-based products.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt or similar continuous improvement certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program Quality Leadership: Partner with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to develop and implement quality strategies across product programs and manufacturing operations.
• Quality Systems & Compliance: Support and maintain structured quality systems aligned with ISO and industry standards, ensuring readiness for internal and external audits.
• Root Cause & Corrective Action: Lead structured problem solving using tools such as 8D, 5-Why, DMAIC, and statistical analysis to address product, process, and supplier issues.
• Supplier Quality Management: Oversee supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance improvement initiatives. Support supplier audits, inspections, and continuous improvement programs.
• Inspection & Risk Management: Develop inspection plans, control strategies, and risk mitigation frameworks to improve product reliability and reduce manufacturing defects.
• Performance Analytics: Build and maintain quality metrics, dashboards, and performance reporting to drive data-based decisions and operational improvements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product engineering, manufacturing teams, and external partners to ensure quality standards are embedded throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Supplier quality management

Electromechanical hardware

Regulated quality systems

Six Sigma Greenbelt

Education

Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

8D

5-Why

DMAIC

Job description

Leading Hardware Company

A bit about us

We are an innovative technology company focused on designing and delivering premium hardware products that blend sophisticated engineering with seamless user experiences. Our teams work at the intersection of advanced electromechanical systems, precision manufacturing, and consumer-focused design to bring complex products to life at scale.

With global manufacturing partners and a commitment to quality, reliability, and performance, we build products that reach millions of customers worldwide. Our engineering and operations teams collaborate closely to ensure every product meets rigorous standards from concept through production and lifecycle support.

Why join us

This is an opportunity to join a company where quality is embedded into the product development process, not just inspected at the end. You will partner directly with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to build robust quality systems that support innovative hardware programs.

You will have the chance to influence product quality from early development through production, lead meaningful improvement initiatives, and work on complex electromechanical products in a fast-moving environment.

We value professionals who take ownership, use data to drive decisions, and thrive in collaborative engineering cultures.

Job Details

Salary: $140,000 - $175,000 per year

Role Overview

We are seeking a Quality leader who can drive program-level quality strategy within a complex manufacturing environment. This individual will partner with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to implement inspection strategies, manage supplier performance, and lead structured problem solving to improve product reliability and manufacturing performance.

This role requires someone comfortable operating in regulated or highly structured quality environments while still moving quickly to support product development and production programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Quality Leadership Partner with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to develop and implement quality strategies across product programs and manufacturing operations.
• Quality Systems & Compliance Support and maintain structured quality systems aligned with ISO and industry standards, ensuring readiness for internal and external audits.
• Root Cause & Corrective Action Lead structured problem solving using tools such as 8D, 5-Why, DMAIC, and statistical analysis to address product, process, and supplier issues.
• Supplier Quality Management Oversee supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance improvement initiatives. Support supplier audits, inspections, and continuous improvement programs.
• Inspection & Risk Management Develop inspection plans, control strategies, and risk mitigation frameworks to improve product reliability and reduce manufacturing defects.
• Performance Analytics Build and maintain quality metrics, dashboards, and performance reporting to drive data-based decisions and operational improvements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with product engineering, manufacturing teams, and external partners to ensure quality standards are embedded throughout the product lifecycle.

Ideal Background

• Experience in quality engineering or quality program leadership within complex manufacturing environments
• Strong background in regulated or structured quality systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or AS9100
• Experience supporting audits, compliance programs, or government or defense-related inspections
• Demonstrated success leading root cause investigations and corrective action programs
• Experience managing supplier quality programs and improving supplier performance
• Background supporting electromechanical or hardware-based products
• Six Sigma Greenbelt or similar continuous improvement certification preferred

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.