Strong fit for mechanical engineers with supplier onboarding experience who can navigate complex manufacturing processes and drive quality improvements.
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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 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.
Source: Figure AI careers (Greenhouse)