Quality Manager

Cssmerge; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

HSA available

Disability & life insurance

Equity options

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Atoms is scaling its autonomous-vehicle-focused hardware, bringing up boards, box assemblies, and vehicle upfitting in-house. You will own day-to-day quality on the floor, performing inspections and gates to prevent any ship without your checks.

You will drive root-cause analyses, track FPY metrics, and mentor technicians on workmanship and inspection criteria, ensuring robust traceability and supplier accountability in a fast, hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in quality roles for hardware-focused industries (automotive, AV, EV, aerospace, robotics, or similar).
• Hands-on inspection on production floor; not just audits or slides.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610, GD&T basics, and standard RCA tools.

Responsibilities

• Run release gates for boards, box assembly, and vehicle upfitting; ensure every unit passes your checks.
• Execute incoming, in-process, and final inspection against defined standards.
• Track quality metrics (FPY, defect rate, rework hours) and report weekly.
• Drive root-cause analysis on failures (8D, 5-Why) and verify corrective actions are effective.
• Manage quality issues with suppliers and contract manufacturers: containment, rejections, SCARs.
• Maintain quality documentation: checklists, control plans, inspection records, traceability.
• Train technicians on workmanship standards and inspection criteria.

Skills

Quality inspections

Production floor experience

IPC-A-610

GD&T basics

Root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why)

Supplier management

Startup-ready

Contract manufacturers

Job description

Who we are

Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress.

Over the last decade, software has transformed the digital world. But the physical world, where food is made, minerals are mined, goods are moved, and industries are run, remains far less intelligent, far less efficient, and far more constrained. We're changing that.

Atoms builds Physical AI- real-world robots for the industries that move civilization forward, starting with food, mining, and transport. Our systems are designed to understand, predict, and control the real world with precision, turning complex physical operations into something more reliable, more scalable, and more productive.

This work requires more than robotics. It requires deep integration across hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate. We don't just build machines in a lab. We deploy them into real environments, operate them, learn from them, and improve them until they work at scale.

We are roboticists, engineers, operators, and builders. We believe the next great technology companies will not only transform information, but the physical systems that shape everyday life.

If you want to work on hard problems with real-world impact, join us.

About the roleWe are scaling an autonomous vehicle fleet from prototype builds to serial production, spanning PCBA production, compute box assembly, and vehicle upfitting across in-house facilities and contract manufacturers. You will run day-to-day quality on the floor: inspections, gates, root cause, and supplier issues. Hands-on role, not a desk job.

What you'll do

• Run release gates for boards, box assembly, and vehicle upfitting; no unit ships without passing your checks
• Execute incoming, in-process, and final inspection against defined standards
• Track quality metrics (FPY, defect rate, rework hours) and report weekly
• Drive root-cause analysis on failures (8D, 5-Why) and verify corrective actions stick
• Manage quality issues with suppliers and CMs: containment, rejections, SCARs
• Maintain quality documentation: checklists, control plans, inspection records, traceability
• Train technicians on workmanship standards and inspection criteria

What we are looking for

• 5+ years in quality roles for complex hardware: automotive, AV, EV, aerospace, robotics, or similar
• Hands-on inspection and floor experience; comfortable in a production environment, not just audits and slides
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610, GD&T basics, and standard RCA tools
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and holding suppliers accountable
• Startup-ready: builds the process while running it, no existing playbook required

Why join us

At Atoms, you'll work on one of the defining challenges of our time—bringing automation into the physical world to drive real, lasting impact. We exist to uncover valuable unknown truths and turn them into progress, which means constantly pushing beyond what's known and building what doesn't exist. The work is ambitious and often challenging, but it's grounded in a shared sense of purpose and a team committed to seeing it through together. Our work only matters if it serves others, and we know that meaningful progress depends on the trust of the people we serve and the strength of our team—so we invest in both, creating an environment where you can do your best work and grow.

What else you need to know

This role is based in our San Franciscooffice. Atoms is a company driven by invention and continuous change - we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That's why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.

The base salary range for this role is $130,000 - $160,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards.

Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options).
• Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term).
• Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity.
• Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children.
• Pet insurance discount.
• 401(k).
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Time Off policies:
• Discretionary vacation days
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick time
• Paid Bereavement leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?

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