Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Staff Quality Engineer to establish and lead the quality program for our prototype assembly line supporting next-generation autonomous food-delivery robots. Reporting directly to the Head of Manufacturing, you will architect the quality systems, processes, and supplier partnerships required to transition our platform from prototype to scalable production. This role demands deep experience in supplier quality, manufacturing process development, and translating system-level requirements into robust controls on the factory floor. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, hardware-driven environment, is passionate about building high-reliability products, and holds an uncompromising commitment to operational excellence.

This role is based in Fremont, CA, with periodic travel to suppliers and manufacturing partners as needed.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Build the end-to-end quality program for a prototype robotic assembly line, including process documentation, traceability requirements, and manufacturing control plans.
• Define quality standards and inspection criteria for our parts and sub-assemblies.
• Establish and manage the supplier quality function, including qualification, audits, PPAP/APQP alignment, and ongoing supplier performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with systems engineering to derive PFMEAs, connecting system-level risks to process-level controls, inspection steps, and mitigation strategies.
• Develop in-line quality control processes, including incoming inspection, in-process checks, and end-of-line validation for prototype builds.
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