Sustaining Quality Engineer

OSI Engineering; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

N/A in Cupertino, CA is seeking a Sustaining Quality Engineer to co-lead the development and ramp of the next generation of Softgoods products, ensuring flawless execution from concept through mass production. You will lead root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and advance quality systems to meet ambitious product goals at scale, collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

This hands-on role drives quality and manufacturability in high-volume production, with

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing) required.
• 5+ years in quality engineering within high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience leading post-launch changes and supplier quality.
• Proficiency with FMEA, 8D, SPC, control plans and DOE.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions across product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers from concept through ramp.
• Evaluate design/process changes for manufacturability and quality compliance.
• Develop and implement measurement strategies and control plans.
• Present status and closure paths to stakeholders and executives.
• Travel up to 25% internationally.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

FMEA

8D problem solving

Statistical Process Control

Control Plans

Design of Experiments

Supplier management

Measurement systems

Quality systems

Education

BS in Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing)

Tools

Measurement equipment

Job description

A globally leading technology company is looking for a Sustaining Quality Engineer to co‑lead the development and ramp of the next generation of Softgoods products. In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams and suppliers to ensure flawless execution from concept through mass production, driving world‑class quality and manufacturability. You’ll lead root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and enhance quality systems to meet ambitious product goals at scale. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on engineer to make a measurable impact on innovative, high‑volume products —

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with multi‑functional teams and contract manufacturers to evaluate design and processes at the concept phase and through ramp
• Assess the impact of proposed changes on product performance, manufacturability, and compliance with existing quality standards
• Utilize quality inspection tools to evaluate cosmetic and dimensional part characteristics
• Lead root cause analysis investigations for field failures or manufacturing issues
• Upgrade measurement technologies, control quality strategies, information systems, and manufacturing methods to align with the modified design to achieve ambitious specifications at massive production scale
• Compile and evaluate data to recommend appropriate limits and variables for process and part specifications
• Lead activities to balance unparalleled quality with scalable yields
• Work with internal and external groups to ensure that proper definition of quality expectations and that appropriate assurance techniques are used for the product
• Coordinate all Quality Engineering functions for a program, serving as project manager to lead efforts at supplier locations. Establish audit procedures appropriate to the program and supplier to ensure consistency to quality standards. Evaluate and communicate yields of new and existing processes
• Drive corrective actions multi‑functionally with internal and external team members
• Present quality readiness, performance, and path to closure on challenges to cross functional and executive audiences
• Travel internationally to supplier sites – 25%

Key Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, preferably within a high‑volume manufacturing environment
• Direct experience managing quality deliverables for existing product lines and implementing post-launch changes.
• Proven track record of leading qualification activities for new components, materials, or design modifications
• Demonstrated proficiency with standard quality methodologies and tools (e.g., FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Control Plans, Design of Experiments)
• Working knowledge of mechanical quality and reliability concepts, supplier management, and general manufacturing operations
• Experience with the utilization of measurement systems
• Experience with any of the following: mechanical enclosures, textiles, leather, castings, plastic parts, injection molding, tooling, jigs, fixtures, (e.g. Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Medical Devices, Etc)
• Hands‑on experience developing and executing test plans, analyzing test data, and writing comprehensive technical reports

Education

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing systems engineering, Chemical engineering or similar).

Type

Contract

Duration

6 months with extension