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Manager, Manufacturing Quality Engineering

Growing manufacturing startup San Francisco, CA Direct Hire Manufacturing $150,000 - $175,000

Job Summary

Lead and build the quality engineering function at a fast-growing hardware manufacturer. Own end-to-end quality strategy across assembly and production operations, manage a team of quality engineers and inspectors, and partner with global suppliers to establish quality systems and processes from the ground up.

Essential Functions

  • Build quality management systems, control plans, and inspection processes from scratch including IQC, IPQC, and end-of-line frameworks
  • Manage a team of quality engineers and inspectors, set standards, and drive accountability across the quality function
  • Own global supplier quality relationships including regular calls with contract manufacturers and suppliers
  • Lead root cause investigations, MRB meetings, CAPAs, and SCARs to drive continuous improvement across production
  • Partner cross-functionally with Design, Manufacturing, and Production leadership to ensure quality is built into every stage

Required Qualifications

  • 7-15 years of experience in manufacturing quality engineering within automotive or hardware
  • 2+ years managing or leading a quality engineering team
  • Experience building quality systems and processes at a startup or early-stage manufacturer
  • Deep expertise in IQC, IPQC, EOL inspection frameworks and quality control plans
  • Experience with FMEA, SPC, GD&T, MRB, CAPAs, SCARs
  • Experience managing global supplier quality
  • BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

  • Automotive or relevant hardware experience focusing on quality measurement systems
  • Strong startup experience building infrastructure in fast-paced environments
  • Comfortable working in chaotic environments and creating structure where none exists

Technical Skills

  • Quality Management Systems (QMS)
  • FMEA
  • SPC
  • GD&T
  • DoE
  • IQC/IPQC/OQC frameworks
  • Control Plans
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • MRB processes
  • CAPA/SCAR

Education & Certifications

BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering required.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $150,000 - $175,000. Details on additional benefits available during the interview process.

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