Staff Supplier Quality Engineer - Electrical

Figure; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI Robotics company in San Jose is seeking a Staff Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee supplier quality processes and ensure continuous improvement in manufacturing practices. The successful candidate will possess over 7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering with a strong focus on quality systems and supplier evaluations, playing a key role in onboarding vendors and enhancing production quality.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Proven experience with process validation and root cause analysis.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers and develop quality plans.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive improvement initiatives.
• Resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Quality systems

Industrial engineering principles

Process validation

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics

Tools

CATIA V6

Job description

Staff Supplier Quality Engineer - Electrical

San Jose, CA

Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our humanoid robot, Figure 02, is designed for commercial tasks and the home. We are based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It’s time to build.

We are looking for a Staff Supplier Quality Engineer with a strong electrical background to help onboard new vendors, and evaluate and analyze their quality.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers, develop and implement quality plans for suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive improvement initiatives to meet or exceed quality targets.
• Review and feedback on vendor DFM and inspection plans
• Review first article inspection reports
• Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive improvement
• Expert in PCB and PCBA manufacturing process

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and industrial engineering principles
• Proven experience with process validation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Review supplier process plan and drive improvements before start of production
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time

Bonus Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field
• CATIA V6 experience
• Robotics or other high tech industry experience

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $150,000 - $250,000 annually.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.

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