Quality Engineer, Advanced Hardware Manufacturing

Job description

Hire Art is helping an on‑demand, autonomous ride‑hailing company hire a Quality Engineer, Advanced Hardware Manufacturing to develop and implement quality systems, methodologies, and processes that ensure products meet engineering standards, specifications, and performance requirements.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support hardware development and manufacturing programs, where quality outcomes, teamwork, and execution are key to success.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, proactive, and able to thrive in fast‑paced environments while meeting tight deadlines.

• Serve as the primary quality point of contact across cross‑functional teams for hardware development, sustaining engineering, and failure analysis (e.g., LiDAR, cameras, and complex electromechanical assemblies).
• Perform complex failure analysis and root cause investigations as part of non‑conformance and CAPA processes.
• Support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities and guide teams in developing quality documentation, including quality plans, process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, validation reports, inspection reports, and submission warrants.
• Develop and implement Incoming (IQC), In‑Process (IPQC), and Outgoing (OQC) quality control requirements, including defining performance metrics.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of procedures and processes aligned with industry quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 9001).
• Maintain and manage quality data and documentation within systems such as Jira, 3DX, and other internal tools.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing processes.
• Travel to the Fremont worksite as needed.

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
• 6+ years of hands‑on experience in design or manufacturing quality
• Strong technical and analytical experience in manufacturing environments (e.g., automotive, semiconductor, medical devices, aerospace, or complex electromechanical systems)
• Thorough understanding of quality management systems (QMS) and quality control fundamentals
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Working knowledge of statistical tools (e.g., Minitab)
• Self‑starter with a proactive, ownership‑driven mindset

• Experience with LiDAR, radar, sensors, cameras, or complex electromechanical assemblies
• Experience working in a startup environment and building or scaling QMS processes
• A master’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

• Pre‑tax commuter benefits
• Employer (Hire Art) subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare‑related costs
• Hire Art covers all costs for short‑ and long‑term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

This is a full‑time, ongoing contract position staffed via Hire Art. It will be onsite and available to candidates who are local to the Foster City, TX area.

Hire Art values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp‑to‑corp.