Quality Engineering Technician

Figure AI
San Jose, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with in-process quality control and material review board activities, working in a robotics-focused manufacturing environment in San Jose, CA.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3–5 years of quality control experience in manufacturing and strong analytical skills for root cause analysis
    — “3–5 years of experience in a Manufacturing Quality Control environment”
  • Individuals who can interpret engineering drawings and operate precision measurement tools in a fast-moving robotics production line
    — “Able to use basic measurement tools such as pin gauges, bore gauges, calipers, and micrometers”
  • Candidates with experience in quality audit processes and a collaborative mindset for working with line supervisors and engineers
    — “establish and maintain a professional working relationship with line supervisors, operators, and other shop floor stakeholders”

Things to consider

  • Requires in-office presence for 5 days per week, which may not align with remote work preferences
    — “require 5 days/week in-office collaboration”
  • The role may involve handling high-stakes production issues due to its focus on commercial and home robot manufacturing
    — “Take the lead on initiating containment activities for production quality issues”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with CAPA methodologies and specific quality audit processes in your resume and interview responses
    — “Experience with root cause analysis and CAPA methodologies (8D, 5-Why, fishbone/Ishikawa)”
  • Showcase your ability to generate quality reports and visual data summaries, such as charts and graphs
    — “provide reports, charts, graphs, etc., to monitor and improve product quality”
  • Demonstrate your ability to coordinate MRB activities, including logistics and data input
    — “coordination of MRB activities, including data input, reporting, and logistics associated with material dispositions”
  • Mention any familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 or IATF 16949 standards in your application to align with the company's quality focus
    — “Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 or IATF 16949 is a plus”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • perform quality audits
  • initiate containment activities
  • coordinate MRB activities
Typical background
3-5 years experience in manufacturing quality control

Skills & requirements

Required

Quality ControlRoot Cause AnalysisCAPA MethodologiesBasic Measurement ToolsMicrosoft Office

Preferred

Catia/cadISO 9001:2015IATF 16949

Stack & domain

Root Cause AnalysisCAPA MethodologiesReading And Interpreting Engineering DrawingsBasic Measurement ToolsMicrosoft Office Or Google SuiteCatia/cadISO 9001:2015IATF 16949Strong Interpersonal And Communication SkillsDetail-orientedAbility To Work IndependentlyManufacturing Quality Control

About the role

Original posting from Figure AI via Greenhouse

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.

Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our Humanoid 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.

The Production Quality Technician will actively work on the manufacturing line and ensure the manufacturing processes are meeting design and manufacturing specifications. They will be responsible for the inspection of in process quality control, audit on the assembly lines, and coordination of MRB activities, including data input, reporting, and logistics associated with material dispositions. The Quality Technician will work closely with Quality Engineers to provide reports, charts, graphs, etc., to monitor and improve product quality.

The successful candidate must have the ability to meet tight deadlines, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, be detail-oriented, and be able to work independently. The candidate must establish and maintain a professional working relationship with line supervisors, operators, and other shop floor stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Perform quality audit for manufacturing processes

Perform in-process quality inspections per Quality Instructions

Take the lead on initiating containment activities for production quality issues

Study the manufacturing processes and identify potential quality risks

Participate in Material Review Board activities

Requirements:

3–5 years of experience in a Manufacturing Quality Control environment

Experience with root cause analysis and CAPA methodologies (8D, 5-Why, fishbone/Ishikawa) 

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Able to use basic measurement tools such as pin gauges, bore gauges, calipers, and micrometers

Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Suite

Strong written and verbal communication skills

CATIA/CAD proficiency is a plus 

Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 or IATF 16949 is a plus

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $35 - $55/hr. 

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. 

Source: Figure AI careers (Greenhouse)

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