Job Title: Quality Engineering Technician

Job Description

The primary objective of this role is to ensure quality in manufacturing and supply chain in support of the development and production of the driver, delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. A successful candidate understands quality processes, possesses strong attention to detail, has a quality-focused mindset, and can contribute to cross-functional teams to identify and eliminate quality problems, issues, and risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support inspection and test plan creation in coordination with engineering.
• Provide guidance related to part inspection and test procedures.
• Perform inspections (first article, incoming, in-process, outgoing) according to inspection plans and procedures to record, analyze data, document, and report results.
• Perform tests (qualification, incoming, in-process, end-of-line) according to test plans and procedures to record, analyze data, document, and report results.
• Conduct physical inspections using various gauges, tools, and inspection equipment.
• Perform dimensional and gauge studies (MSA, R&R) in coordination with engineering.
• Carry out cable and harness assembly testing and troubleshooting.
• Perform soldering and wire splicing inspections.
• Assemble electromechanical modules.
• Execute inventory physical and electronic transactions as needed.
• Operate inspection and test fixtures or equipment, with the ability to train others as required.
• Assist in training manufacturing teams and technicians on in-process inspections and/or tests.
• Support activities related to non-conforming product(s) and returned material authorization activities (Material Review Board).
• Participate in layered audit and manufacturing process audit activities.
• Actively engage in continuous improvement activities.
• Follow and support company safety requirements, policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Adhere to written, verbal, and visual instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Quality assurance expertise in automotive manufacturing and electro-mechanical assembly operations.
• 3+ years of experience in quality automotive manufacturing, robotics, or equivalent field.
• Proficiency in debugging complex electronic assemblies and manufacturing cable assemblies.
• Experience with CNC mills, lathes, and other machine shop tools.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Proficient in using various gauges, measuring devices, and equipment.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Experience with Google Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Gmail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• An Associate Degree, Technician Certificate, or equivalent in engineering/photonics/lasers/electro-optics.
• IPC 610 and IPC 620 certifications.
• Attention to detail and careful handling of precision components and equipment.

Work Environment

This is an on-site position with meals provided.