Quality Engineer (Mechanical Product)

Leading Hardware Company

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Salary: $140,000 - $175,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are an innovative technology company focused on designing and delivering premium hardware products that blend sophisticated engineering with seamless user experiences. Our teams work at the intersection of advanced electromechanical systems, precision manufacturing, and consumer-focused design to bring complex products to life at scale.

With global manufacturing partners and a commitment to quality, reliability, and performance, we build products that reach millions of customers worldwide. Our engineering and operations teams collaborate closely to ensure every product meets rigorous standards from concept through production and lifecycle support.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to join a company where quality is embedded into the product development process, not just inspected at the end. You will partner directly with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to build robust quality systems that support innovative hardware programs.

You will have the chance to influence product quality from early development through production, lead meaningful improvement initiatives, and work on complex electromechanical products in a fast-moving environment.

We value professionals who take ownership, use data to drive decisions, and thrive in collaborative engineering cultures.

Job Details

Role Overview

We are seeking a Quality leader who can drive program-level quality strategy within a complex manufacturing environment. This individual will partner with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to implement inspection strategies, manage supplier performance, and lead structured problem solving to improve product reliability and manufacturing performance.

This role requires someone comfortable operating in regulated or highly structured quality environments while still moving quickly to support product development and production programs.

Key Responsibilities
Program Quality Leadership
Partner with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to develop and implement quality strategies across product programs and manufacturing operations.
Quality Systems & Compliance
Support and maintain structured quality systems aligned with ISO and industry standards, ensuring readiness for internal and external audits.
Root Cause & Corrective Action
Lead structured problem solving using tools such as 8D, 5-Why, DMAIC, and statistical analysis to address product, process, and supplier issues.
Supplier Quality Management
Oversee supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance improvement initiatives. Support supplier audits, inspections, and continuous improvement programs.
Inspection & Risk Management
Develop inspection plans, control strategies, and risk mitigation frameworks to improve product reliability and reduce manufacturing defects.
Performance Analytics
Build and maintain quality metrics, dashboards, and performance reporting to drive data-based decisions and operational improvements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with product engineering, manufacturing teams, and external partners to ensure quality standards are embedded throughout the product lifecycle.

Ideal Background
Experience in quality engineering or quality program leadership within complex manufacturing environments
Strong background in regulated or structured quality systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or AS9100
Experience supporting audits, compliance programs, or government or defense-related inspections
Demonstrated success leading root cause investigations and corrective action programs
Experience managing supplier quality programs and improving supplier performance
Background supporting electromechanical or hardware-based products
Six Sigma Greenbelt or similar continuous improvement certification preferred

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