Senior Quality Failure Analysis Engineer

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

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field (or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience) 6+ years of experience in Failure Analysis, Quality Engineering, or Reliability Engineering Strong root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and FMEA methodologies 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 quality management system familiarity Statistical analysis tools such as Minitab preferred Data center infrastructure or server hardware experience preferred 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