Manufacturing Quality Engineer BotQ

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. Responsibilities: Production quality • Own quality on assigned in-house assembly lines, such as battery pack assembly and final robot assembly. • Define control plans, in-process and end-of-line quality checks, and drive them toward automated inspection and data capture by the start of mass production. • Monitor first-pass yield and defect Paretos, apply SPC where it adds control, and lead the daily quality response on the line. • Lead manufacturing line audits covering process, specifications, tooling and gauges, data recording, and operator training. New product introduction • Act as the quality voice on next-generation robot builds: review process flows with Manufacturing Engineering, and author and maintain PFMEAs and control plans ahead of each build phase. • Translate DFMEA severity and safety-critical classifications into process controls, and feed design gaps back to the design teams. • Define quality line-readiness criteria and sign off readiness for prototype builds through start of production. Field failures and remanufacturing • Own failure analysis on field returns and remanufactured units: structured failure coding, teardown, and root cause using 8D, 5-Why, and fishbone analysis. • Close the loop from field data to production and design corrective actions. • Drive the DOA and return resolution process together with the remanufacturing and commercial teams. Quality system and team • Contribute to building out the manufacturing quality management system: internal audit, corrective and preventive action, deviation handling, equipment qualification, and training standards. • Partner with Supplier Quality on incoming inspection and supplier corrective actions for components used on the lines. • Mentor quality engineers and technicians, and raise the standard of structured problem solving across Production, Manufacturing, and Quality. Requirements: • 7+ years of experience in quality engineering in high-volume electromechanical manufacturing (automotive, consumer electronics, robotics, or similar). • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical field. • Hands-on experience authoring PFMEAs and control plans and carrying them from NPI into production. • Structured problem-solving experience with 8D, 5-Why, fishbone analysis, and formal corrective action processes. • GD&T knowledge and the ability to interpret complex technical drawings. • Statistical analysis and SPC using tools such as JMP or Minitab, and the ability to build dashboards from inspection and test data. • Experience with robotic systems, automation, or complex electromechanical assemblies. • Track record of working on the production floor directly with operators, manufacturing engineering, and design teams. Bonus Qualifications: • Battery pack, actuator, or drivetrain assembly experience. • Field failure analysis, warranty, or remanufacturing quality experience. • Knowledge of ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 standards. • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification. • Hands-on experience with automated inspection systems (CMM, vision systems). • Experience building a quality management system from the ground up. • CATIA V6 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.