Hardware Engineer - Process & Quality
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on Process / Quality Engineer to drive manufacturing excellence, product quality, and continuous improvement across our electro-mechanical production environment. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and supplier quality, ensuring that products meet technical specifications, regulatory standards, and customer expectations from development through production. You will play a critical role in new product introduction (NPI), yield improvement, and root cause analysis, while helping build scalable processes and quality systems that support growth.
Key Responsibilities
Quality & Compliance
Ensure compliance with engineering specifications, technical drawings, and applicable regulatory standards
Develop and maintain quality documentation including SOPs, inspection plans, and control standards
Own product quality metrics, reporting, and statistical analysis to drive data-based decision making
Review and approve quality documentation and ensure proper document control processes
Manufacturing & Process Engineering
Lead DFM (Design for Manufacturing) reviews between Engineering and Contract Manufacturers
Provide hands-on support for manufacturing floor troubleshooting and process optimization
Develop and maintain manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, repeatability, and yield
Build and manage databases to track production performance and quality trends
Continuous Improvement
Lead or support yield improvement initiatives using data analysis and root cause methodologies
Participate in Kaizen events and Six Sigma projects to drive operational excellence
Identify process gaps and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Supplier & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with suppliers and contract manufacturers to drive quality improvements
Monitor and manage corrective actions with internal teams and external partners
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and customer-facing teams to resolve product issues
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Support new product launches, ensuring readiness of manufacturing and quality processes
Define inspection and validation criteria for new products
Act as a key stakeholder in cross-functional NPI execution
Customer & Field Support
Investigate field and customer-reported issues and drive resolution
Communicate effectively with internal teams, customers, and stakeholders on quality matters
Make shipment decisions (e.g., hold/release) in accordance with established procedures
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
5–7+ years of experience in electro-mechanical manufacturing environments
Strong hands-on experience in process troubleshooting and quality engineering
Experience with statistical analysis, yield improvement, and root cause methodologies
Familiarity with quality systems, inspection standards, and documentation practices
Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Kaizen methodologies
Experience working with contract manufacturers and global suppliers
Knowledge of NPI processes and scaling manufacturing operations
Familiarity with quality tools such as SPC, FMEA, CAPA, 8D, etc.
Experience building or managing data systems for manufacturing analytics
Why This Role Matters
This role directly impacts product quality, customer satisfaction, and manufacturing scalability. You’ll be a key driver in building robust systems that enable consistent, high-quality production at scale.
Base Salary Range:
Base Pay Range
$150,000—$190,000 USD