Supplier Quality Engineer (BotQ)

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

Job summary

Figure, an AI robotics company based in San Jose, CA, seeks a manufacturing engineering professional to lead supplier quality initiatives. The role involves evaluating suppliers, implementing quality plans, and driving improvements across diverse manufacturing processes for a humanoid platform.

Required are 4+ years in manufacturing engineering, GD&T expertise, and CATIA V6 experience, with travel up to 20% and a background in robotics or high‑tech industries.

Qualifications

• Experience in process validation, root‑cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Review supplier process plans and drive improvements before start of production.
• Expert in GD&T, with strong manufacturing engineering background.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%.
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Robotics or high‑tech industry experience.
• CATIA V6 experience.

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 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.
• Collaborate across parts including injection molding, die casting, stamping, wire harness, and textiles.

Skills

Root-cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Industrial engineering

GD&T

Manufacturing processes

Robotics exposure

Education

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

Tools

CATIA V6

Job description

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.

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

Qualifications

• 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: 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

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is between $150,000 – $250,000 annually. The pay offered 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.