Senior Manager, SQE

Agility Robotics; United States; Sur place; USD 140 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Agility Robotics is seeking a Senior Manager, SQE to lead global supplier quality and incoming material controls. You will shape strategy, build a world-class team of SQEs and IQC inspectors, and ensure components meet stringent design, reliability, and compliance standards before entering production.

You will partner with Design, Supply Chain, Operations and Compliance to scale APQP activities, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Quality Engineering, Global Manufacturing, or Supply Chain Operations experience.
• 3+ years in direct management or leadership role.
• Authorized to work in the USA and able to travel up to 15%.

Responsabilités

• Lead and scale a global SQE/IQC team across supplier quality and incoming material control.
• Drive APQP/PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and supplier performance dashboards (DPPM, SCAR, yield).
• Oversee IQC lab, sampling/testing optimization, MRB, ECOs and continuous improvement.

Connaissances

Leadership

Quality engineering

Statistical analysis

SPC

Root cause analysis

GD&T

Metrology

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Description du poste

Job Description

Agility's commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.

About The Role

Agility Robotics is looking for a Senior Manager, SQE. The Senior Manager will lead the strategic vision and daily execution of our global supplier quality and incoming material control frameworks. This role is responsible for ensuring that all components, sub-assemblies, and finished goods supplied by external partners meet stringent design, reliability, and compliance standards before entering the production lifecycle.

As a key leadership figure in Technical Operations, you will build and scale a high-performing team of Supplier Quality Engineers and IQC technicians, foster a collaborative culture of continuous improvement, and drive technical accountability across our global supply chain.

About The Work

1. Strategic Leadership & Team Development

• Team Performance: Recruit, mentor, and develop a world-class team of SQEs and IQC inspectors/technicians, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes career growth and technical excellence.
• Operational Scaling: Define and execute the roadmap for scaling IQC and SQE operations to support new product introductions (NPI) and high-volume global manufacturing.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Compliance to seamlessly transition products from design to mass production.

2. Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) & Governance

• Supplier Qualification & Audits: Establish robust qualification frameworks for new suppliers. Lead regular Technical and Quality System audits to ensure partner capabilities align with product requirements.
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP): Drive the execution of APQP, including Part Production Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Control Plans with key global suppliers.
• Supplier Performance Management: Develop and monitor Supplier Quality Dashboards (tracking metrics such as DPPM, SCAR response times, and yield rates). Conduct regular Business Reviews (QBRs) with critical vendors.

3. Incoming Quality Control (IQC) & Material Compliance

• Inspection Infrastructure: Oversee the IQC laboratory, ensuring appropriate metrology equipment, automated inspection systems, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are optimized for efficiency and accuracy.
• Sampling & Testing Optimization: Utilize statistical sampling plans (e.g., ANSI/ASQ Z1.4) to optimize incoming inspection workflows without compromising product quality.
• Material Disposition: Champion the Material Review Board (MRB) process, driving rapid containment, disposition of non-conforming materials, and efficient implementation of engineering change orders (ECOs).

4. Continuous Improvement & Root Cause Analysis

• Corrective Actions: Own the Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) process, ensuring suppliers utilize disciplined problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) to identify root causes and implement systemic preventative actions.
• Lean Methodologies: Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to eliminate waste, reduce variability in supplier processes, and optimize cycle times within incoming quality workflows.

About You

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Systems, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in Quality Engineering, Global Manufacturing, or Supply Chain Operations, with at least 3+ years in a direct management or leadership role.
• Technical Expertise: Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or ISO 13485), GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and advanced metrology tools.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated expertise in statistical analysis, SPC, and disciplined root-cause analysis methodologies.
• Travel: Ability to travel domestically and internationally to visit supplier sites and manufacturing facilities. Travel up to 15%
• Authorization to work in the USA

Bonus Points

• Master of Science in