Manager, Manufacturing Quality Engineering

Pebble • Fremont, CA

10h

About The Position

Pebble is looking for a Manager of Manufacturing Quality Engineering to lead and
grow our quality engineering function as we scale toward full production. In
this role, you will manage a team of Manufacturing Quality Engineers and own the
end-to-end quality strategy across our assembly and production operations. You
will serve as the senior quality voice in cross-functional discussions,
partnering closely with Design, Manufacturing, and Production leadership to
ensure that quality is built into every stage of our process — not just
inspected at the end.

This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving
startup environment, can build systems from the ground up, and is passionate
about delivering a world-class product.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in manufacturing quality engineering, with at least 2 years in a people management or team lead capacity
• Deep expertise in automotive quality systems, GD&T, and manufacturing quality methodologies (FMEA, SPC, DoE, process capability)
• Demonstrated success leading MRB processes, managing SCARs, and driving CAPAs to closure
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate effectively at all levels of an organization
• Strong organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills with a bias toward action
• BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or similar discipline); MS a plus

Nice To Haves

• Experience building or scaling a quality function in a startup or early-stage manufacturing environment strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Manufacturing Quality Engineers, setting clear goals and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development conversations to grow team members professionally
• Allocate team resources effectively across projects, priorities, and production needs
• Define and own Pebble's overall manufacturing quality strategy, including IQC, IPQC, and OQC frameworks and performance metrics
• Establish and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to meet automotive-grade standards at startup scale
• Drive the development and standardization of quality inspection tools, control plans, and measurement technologies across the production line
• Serve as the primary quality engineering partner to Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production leadership
• Ensure design drawings, manufacturing instructions, inspection instructions, and tooling are aligned and complete across all teams
• Represent the quality function in executive-level reviews, providing data-driven insights on quality trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Lead and oversee root cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) to full resolution
• Champion the use of structured QA methodologies (FMEA, fishbone, DoE, SPC) across the team
• Chair Material Review Board (MRB) meetings, driving timely disposition of nonconforming materials and quarantined units
• Define and track qualitative and quantitative quality KPIs; deliver weekly and monthly reports to leadership
• Develop dashboards and reporting systems that surface trends, patterns, and emerging risks to internal stakeholders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees