Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Core
Architecting and leading the quality program for a prototype assembly line of autonomous food-delivery robots, transitioning from prototype to scalable production.
Role type
Staff Quality Engineer (Hardware/Robotics)
Builds
Prototype robotic assembly line quality systems, processes, and supplier partnerships
Domain
Autonomous robotics, food delivery logistics, hardware manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier quality management, manufacturing process development, root-cause analysis, statistical process control, quality control planning, audit execution, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), system-level requirement translation
Preferred skills
Robotics and autonomous systems experience, contract manufacturer management, functional safety engineering, prototype-to-production scaling
Technologies
APQP, PPAP, MSA, GR&R, QMS, ERP
Responsibilities
Build end-to-end quality program including process documentation and traceability; Define quality standards and inspection criteria for parts and sub-assemblies; Establish and manage supplier quality function including qualification and audits; Collaborate with systems engineering to derive PFMEAs; Develop in-line quality control processes; Lead Material Review Board (MRB) for non-conforming material; Lead root-cause analysis for build issues and field failures; Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate quality requirements from concept to deployment; Manage transfer of internal quality practices to external partners
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic scope