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HireArt · 1 day ago

Quality Engineer, Advanced Hardware Manufacturing

Foster City, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$87/hr - $87/hr

6+ years exp

HireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company find a Quality Engineer, Advanced Hardware Manufacturing, to develop processes and systems that ensure hardware products meet the highest engineering standards. In this role, you’ll lead cross-functional quality initiatives across design, production, and supplier operations, advancing QMS practices, validation processes, and first-time-right product development for complex electro-mechanical systems.

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Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary quality liaison between cross-functional teams for hardware development and sustaining engineering (e.g., LiDARs, cameras, and complex electro-mechanical assemblies)

Lead failure investigations and root cause analyses as part of the Non-Conformance and CAPA process

Participate in Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities and guide teams in maintaining quality documentation, including:

Quality Plans, PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, Validation Reports, and Inspection Reports

Material and Process Certifications, Functional Test Reports (FTRs), and Part Submission Warrants (PSWs)

Develop and monitor Incoming (IQC), In-Process (IPQC), and Outgoing (OQC) standards and metrics to improve quality performance

Support the refinement of procedures, work instructions, and QMS processes aligned with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards

Apply statistical analysis (e.g., Minitab) to evaluate process stability, variation, and long-term performance trends

Communicate quality issues clearly across disciplines, drive consensus on corrective actions, and promote continuous improvement

Qualification

Quality Management Systems (QMS)Root cause analysisStatistical analysis (Minitab)ISO 9001IATF 16949Cross-functional communicationMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCAPAPPAPDetail-orientedSelf-starter

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Master's is preferred)

6+ years of experience in design or manufacturing quality within a high-precision, complex product environment (e.g., automotive, semiconductor, medical device, robotics, or aerospace)

Proven ability to build and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 standards

Strong technical and analytical skills with experience interpreting drawings, specifications, and validation data

Proficiency in root cause analysis, CAPA, and PPAP processes

Working knowledge of statistical tools (e.g., Minitab) for process control and variation analysis

Excellent cross-functional communication skills and ability to drive problem resolution collaboratively

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Self-starter with a consultative mindset and minimal need for ramp-up time