Staff Supplier Quality Engineer
Core
Define and execute supplier quality strategy to support rapid scaling of robotic hardware production while maintaining high reliability and performance.
Role type
Staff Supplier Quality Engineer (Hardware Manufacturing)
Builds
Scalable supplier quality systems, standards, and processes for high-performance robotic systems
Domain
Robotics hardware manufacturing / Industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier qualification and development, Root cause analysis (RCA) and 8D investigations, Process capability and controls, Quality system frameworks (PPAP, FAI, CAPA, FMEA, SPC), GD&T application, Data-driven decision-making with statistical tools, Cross-functional leadership and influence
Preferred skills
Experience with electromechanical systems (actuators, gearboxes, PCBA), Familiarity with PLM/QMS systems, ASQ certifications (CQE, CSQP, CMQ/OE)
Technologies
Minitab, JMP, Excel, Net-Inspect, PLM/QMS systems
Responsibilities
Lead supplier qualification and development including audits and capability evaluations, Drive end-to-end part qualification processes for new products and design changes, Partner with Engineering to influence DFM/DFA decisions, Analyze supplier performance data to drive improvements in quality and yield, Lead complex supplier escalations and implement sustainable corrective actions, Mentor and provide technical leadership to other SQEs
Seniority
Staff, strategic leadership with hands-on technical execution