Supplier Quality Engineer, BotQ

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

Job summary

Figure is an AI robotics company based in San Jose, CA, seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer with a strong mechanical background to onboard new vendors and drive quality improvements.

This role requires GD&T expertise, supplier process validation, and travel up to 20%. You will work across injection molding, die casting, stamping, and other parts to ensure quality. Salary range is $150,000–$250,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and industrial engineering.
• Experience with process validation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Review supplier process plans and drive improvements before production.
• Expert in GD&T.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Process validation

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

GD&T

Manufacturing engineering

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Robotics or similar

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. It’s time to build.

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 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.