Robotics Supplier Quality Engineer — Vendor Quality & Improvement

Figure; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Figure is an AI robotics company based in San Jose, CA, seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer with a strong mechanical background to onboard new vendors and drive quality improvements.

This role requires GD&T expertise, supplier process validation, and travel up to 20%. You will work across injection molding, die casting, stamping, and other parts to ensure quality. Salary range is $150,000–$250,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and industrial engineering.
• Experience with process validation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Review supplier process plans and drive improvements before production.
• Expert in GD&T.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers, develop and implement quality plans for suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive improvement initiatives to meet quality targets.
• Review vendor DFM and inspection plans.
• Review first article inspection reports.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Work with multiple parts including injection molding, die casting, stamping, wire harness and textiles.

Skills

Process validation

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

GD&T

Manufacturing engineering

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Robotics or similar

Tools

CATIA V6

Job description

Figure is an AI robotics company based in San Jose, CA, seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer with a strong mechanical background to onboard new vendors and drive quality improvements.

This role requires GD&T expertise, supplier process validation, and travel up to 20%. You will work across injection molding, die casting, stamping, and other parts to ensure quality. Salary range is $150,000–$250,000 annually.