Supplier Quality Engineer

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. 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 $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.