Quality Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing

📍 Bay Area, CA | On-site

An innovative clean tech manufacturer based in the Bay Area is seeking a Quality Engineer to support the development and implementation of quality systems across high-volume production. This role is critical to ensuring product reliability, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement as the company scales operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the APQP/PPAP process and manage the creation of quality documentation (e.g., PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, PSWs, Material & Process Certifications)
• Interface with customers to resolve quality concerns and support product qualification
• Develop and execute reliability test plans in line with customer and internal requirements
• Support ISO9001, ISO14001, and IATF16949 compliance and documentation
• Conduct root cause analyses and lead corrective actions to address quality issues
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and implement process improvements
• Set specifications for IQC, IPQC, and OQC with clear acceptance criteria
• Support metrology, testing, and data analysis using statistical tools
• Summarize and report on key quality trends to stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in a quality-focused role within a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with quality disciplines including APQP, PPAP, 8D, Six Sigma
• Experience working with ISO9001 and IATF16949 standards
• Hands-on experience with reliability testing, failure analysis, and metrology tools
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic setting

Desirable Experience:

• Knowledge of GD&T, electrical and mechanical testing methods
• Exposure to automotive, electronics, or other high-volume manufacturing industries
• Experience using statistical software for quality analysis (e.g., Minitab, JMP)

Work Environment:

• Combination of office and production floor work
• May involve exposure to chemicals, noise, and production machinery (PPE provided)
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs required

Interested?

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