About the role
Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.
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 $150,000 to $250,000 per year.
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.