Supplier Quality Engineer, BotQ

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.