Supplier Quality Engineer

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

Job summary

Figure AI, based in San Jose, CA, is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer with a strong mechanical background to onboard vendors and evaluate supplier quality. The role involves reviewing DFM/inspection plans, handling FAI reports, and driving corrective actions across multiple manufacturing processes.

You will monitor supplier performance, lead root cause analyses, and implement continuous improvements. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Proven experience with process validation and root cause analysis.
• Review supplier process plans and drive improvements before start of production.
• Expert at GD&T.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers, develop and implement quality plans for suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive improvements to meet quality targets.
• Review vendor DFM and inspection plans and provide feedback.
• Review first article inspection reports.
• Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive improvement.
• Work across parts including injection molding, die casting, stamping, wire harness, and textiles.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Quality systems

Industrial engineering principles

Process validation

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

GD&T

Travel availability

Education

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

Tools

CATIA V6

Job description

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer with a strong mechanical 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.

• Work across many types of parts including injection molding, die casting, stamping, wire harness and textiles.

Requirements:

• 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.

• Expert at GD&T.

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field.

• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering.

• CATIA V6 experience.

• Robotics or other high tech industry experience.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 to $250,000 per year.

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.