Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Boston Dynamics; Waltham (MA); On-site; GBP 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Job summary

Boston Dynamics in Waltham, MA is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Quality Engineer to lead on‑the‑floor quality for the Atlas program, triaging issues and implementing rapid containment on live builds.

You will own non-conformances, drive end‑to‑end 8D CAPA projects, and coordinate with Design, Reliability and Operations to improve first‑pass yield and prevent recurrence of defects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; 3–6 years in manufacturing quality on the shop floor.
• Strong knowledge of 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and DMAIC for electromechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time quality triage and hands-on floor support.
• Own non-conformances and lead 8D CAPA projects.
• Lead MRB process and disposition non-conforming hardware.
• Implement containment actions and floor quality gates.
• Coordinate with Design, Reliability, and Operations.
• Update work instructions, SOPs, and inspection checklists.
• Track FPY, defect trends, and CAPA timelines.
• Escalate blockers to engineering teams.
• Work directly on production floor with technicians.

Skills

Root cause analysis

MRB workflows

Floor‑level quality controls

Cross-functional collaboration

FPY analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering

Master's degree is a plus or comparable experience

Tools

MES/QMS platforms

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Location: Waltham, MA (Boston Dynamics HQ)

Department: Prototype Operations

About Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics is a global leader in robotics innovation, renowned for developing highly advanced, dynamic robots that excel in mobility, dexterity, and intelligence. Our cutting‑edge robots, including the iconic Atlas, Spot, and Stretch, are pushing the boundaries of automation and redefining how machines interact with the world. At Boston Dynamics, we blend advanced mechanical design, state‑of‑the‑art control systems, and AI‑driven perception to create robots capable of performing in unstructured, real‑world environments. We are looking for a talented Sr. Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support the Atlas program by driving quality directly on the manufacturing floor and managing root cause corrective action projects. This role is key to transforming next‑generation humanoid robots from early prototypes into high‑performing systems with scalable, reliable processes.

About the Role

As a Sr. Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Atlas, you will serve as the primary quality lead on the manufacturing floor, providing real‑time technical triage and hands‑on support for build and repair operations. You will take ownership of non‑conformances, lead complex root cause corrective action (8D) projects, and manage cross‑functional teams to permanently resolve systemic defects. You will collaborate daily with Atlas Supply Chain, Build, Repair, Hardware Engineering, and Reliability teams to identify failure modes immediately, implement rapid floor‑level controls, and increase first‑pass yield. This role requires a hands‑on, highly responsive mindset, a deep understanding of electromechanical systems, and the ability to triage floor issues efficiently while driving long‑term corrective action project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Floor Support & Triage: Provide active, daily floor support to technicians and build leads, rapidly triaging build issues, part non‑conformances, and assembly failures in real time.
• Root Cause Management: Drive structured Root Cause Analysis and lead end‑to‑end Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) projects for complex mechanical and electromechanical defects.
• MRB & Non‑Conformance Ownership: Lead the Material Review Board (MRB) process, dispositioning non‑conforming hardware quickly to minimize shop‑floor downtime while tracking defect trends.
• In‑Process Quality Controls: Implement and enforce immediate containment actions, floor‑level quality gates, and in‑process inspection standards for active builds and repairs.
• Cross‑Functional Execution: Coordinate with Design Engineering, Reliability, and Operations to assign ownership and track action items for closed‑loop corrective action projects.
• Process Standardization: Partner with Build and Repair teams to update work instructions, SOPs, and inspection checklists based on RCCA project outcomes to prevent issue recurrence.
• Metrics & Trend Analysis: Track, analyze, and present manufacturing floor defect Pareto charts, first‑pass yield (FPY) loss drivers, and CAPA resolution cycle times.
• Escalation & Communication: Act as the direct conduit between the manufacturing floor and engineering teams to elevate critical build blockers and technical design flaws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus or comparable industry experience.
• At least 3–6 years of relevant experience in manufacturing quality engineering, with strong experience in direct shop‑floor support.
• Advanced proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, DMAIC) applied to electromechanical systems.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience triaging non‑conformances, managing MRB workflows, and issuing line containment actions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings, assembly specs, and GD&T to assess non‑conforming conditions on the floor.
• Experience developing and deploying floor‑level control plans, containment protocols, and inspection standard operating procedures.
• Excellent project management skills, with a track record of driving cross‑functional teams to close out root cause corrective action projects on schedule.
• Comfortable working directly on the production floor alongside build technicians and shop personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of non‑conformance tracking tools, MES/QMS platforms, and quality metrics dashboards (e.g., FPY, Scrap, CAPA cycle time).
• Experience supporting robotics, complex actuators, or high‑density electromechanical assemblies.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.
• Familiarity with PLM systems for engineering change order (ECO) implementation resulting from corrective actions.
• Experience using statistical analysis software such as Minitab, JMP or similar to analyze manufacturing data to monitor processes & aid root cause analysis.

The pay range for this position is between $90,000 to $105,000. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including, but not limited to internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience. This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting.

Boston Dynamics offers a generous Benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401(k), paid time off and a annual bonus structure. Additional details regarding these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer for employment.

We are growing rapidly, building a commercial company that delivers cutting‑edge technology and solutions to our customers from industrial applications to logistics and warehouse solutions.