Senior Failure Analysis Engineer: Root Cause Lead

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Quality/Failure Analysis engineer to lead investigations into product and process failures in a fast-paced environment in Fremont, CA.

You will drive structured problem solving, develop formal failure analysis reports, and implement corrective actions across manufacturing and supply chains. The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering with 6+ years in failure/quality/reliability engineering, strong 8D/5 Why/Fishbone/FMEA skills, and fluency in Mandarin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing engineering or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• 6+ years in Failure Analysis, Quality Engineering, or Reliability Engineering.
• Strong root cause analysis and troubleshooting using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and FMEA.
• Hands-on experience investigating mechanical, electrical, and fluid-system failures.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and RMA analysis.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• ISO 9001 familiarity.
• Mandarin Chinese proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Lead failure investigations and identify root causes through troubleshooting, data analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Develop failure analysis reports with clear findings and recommended corrective actions.
• Own quality issues from detection through resolution, coordinating with cross-functional teams to implement and verify corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and system-related issues and support production teams in resolving quality problems.
• Analyze returned products and customer failures to determine root causes and support quality investigations.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Failure analysis

Troubleshooting

8D process

5 Why analysis

Fishbone (Ishikawa)

ISO 9001 familiarity

Reading drawings

Minitab (statistical analysis)

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience

Tools

Minitab

Job description

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Quality/Failure Analysis engineer to lead investigations into product and process failures in a fast-paced environment in Fremont, CA.

You will drive structured problem solving, develop formal failure analysis reports, and implement corrective actions across manufacturing and supply chains. The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering with 6+ years in failure/quality/reliability engineering, strong 8D/5 Why/Fishbone/FMEA skills, and fluency in Mandarin.