# Manufacturing Quality Engineer BotQ **Company:** [Figure AI](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-companies/figure-ai) **Location:** San Jose, CA **Work mode:** On-site **Seniority:** Senior **Employment type:** Full Time **Salary:** USD 150K–250K/yr **Category:** Manufacturing **Department:** Manufacturing **Listed:** 2026-10-22 [View and apply on Zero G Talent](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/figure-ai/manufacturing-quality-engineer-botq-4724194006) ## What you'll do - Own quality on in-house assembly lines (battery pack, final robot assembly) - Define control plans and drive automated inspection for mass production - Monitor yield, defect Paretos, apply SPC, lead daily quality response - Lead manufacturing line audits covering process, specs, tooling, training - Act as quality voice on next-gen builds, author PFMEAs and control plans ## What you need - 7+ yrs quality engineering in high-volume electromechanical manufacturing - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Mechatronics Engineering - Hands-on PFMEA and control plan authoring from NPI to production - Structured problem-solving with 8D, 5-Why, fishbone analysis - GD&T knowledge and complex technical drawing interpretation ## Job description 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. 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