Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer – Robotics

Figure AI

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 250,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Figure AI, a San Jose-based AI robotics company, seeks a senior Quality Engineer to own quality on high-volume electromechanical assembly lines, drive PFMEA and control plans, and lead the implementation of SPC and automated inspection. You will partner with Manufacturing, Design, and suppliers to ensure first-pass yield and robust processes from NPI through production.

You will mentor quality engineers, translate DFMEA severity into actionable controls, conduct line audits, and own field

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in quality engineering in high-volume electromechanical manufacturing.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.
Hands-on experience authoring PFMEAs and control plans, carrying them from NPI into production.
Structured problem solving with 8D, 5-Why, fishbone analysis, and formal corrective action processes.
GD&T knowledge and ability to interpret complex technical drawings.
Statistical analysis and SPC using JMP or Minitab, and ability to build dashboards from inspection/test data.
Experience with robotic systems, automation, or complex electromechanical assemblies.
Track record of working on the production floor directly with operators, manufacturing engineering, and design teams.

Responsibilities

Own quality on assigned in-house assembly lines and drive automated inspection and data capture.
Define control plans, in-process and end-of-line quality checks, and ensure readiness for mass production.
Monitor first-pass yield and defect Pareto charts; lead daily quality responses on the line.
Lead manufacturing line audits across process, tooling, gauges, and training.
Act as the quality voice on next-generation robot builds; review flows and maintain PFMEAs.
Translate DFMEA severity into process controls and feed design gaps back to the design Teams.
Define line-readiness criteria for prototypes through production start.
Own field failure analysis on field returns and remanufactured units; close loop with production and design.
Contribute to building manufacturing quality management system; audits, CAPA, deviation handling, equipment qualification.
Partner with Supplier Quality on incoming inspection and supplier corrective actions.
Mentor quality engineers and technicians; raise standards of structured problem solving.