Product Validation & Quality Engineer

Simplehuman•Torrance, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Day to day life has room for improvement. That was our basic thinking when we founded simplehuman in 2000. Our mission is to bring high-performance and sustainable innovation to basic but essential tasks in our routine at home. Through new technologies, meticulous engineering and an obsession for improvement, we find new and better ways to achieve basic but important daily tasks. Simplehuman is seeking an experienced Product Validation & Quality Engineer to drive excellence from concept through production. This is a key role in our Quality team that owns product quality planning, testing, and supplier collaboration across our new product introduction (NPI) and continuous product improvement (CPI) programs. Ideal candidate operates with analytical rigor, owns multiple workstreams simultaneously, and drives alignment through clear, influential communication while maintaining a high standard of quality and accountability. This is a fully on-site position based in our Torrance, CA office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
1-3 years of industry experience in quality for one or more of the following areas: product development, plastic parts, injection molding, tooling, jigs, fixtures, or high-volume manufacturing engineering (consumer electronics a plus)
Hands-on experience testing electromechanical products, with working knowledge of electrical hardware, sensors, firmware, software/app integration, and system-level troubleshooting.
Proven experience with high-volume manufacturing and related quality processes
Solid understanding of injection molding and sheet metal fabrication
Proficiency in SolidWorks, Creo, or Catia, with strong knowledge of GD&T and mechanical drawings
Familiarity with quality analysis tools (8D, PFMEA, Fishbone, etc.) and Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL) standards
Exceptionally detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive in driving results
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end Product Quality Planning (PQP) process, ensuring each new/existing product has clear inspection criteria.
Ensure mass production quality through statistical analysis and process validation, defining control limits, dimensional tolerances, and key variables that maintain cosmetic and functional consistency across builds.
Design and execute pre-production validation testing to verify hardware and software performance, while designing and refining test methods, fixtures, and measurement systems for consistent, repeatable results.
Partner across internal engineering, design, and external teams to align quality expectations, resolve yield issues, and report actionable quality insights to support key decisions.
Own failure analysis and CAPA initiatives to resolve issues, prevent recurrence, and enhance product and process robustness.
Lead weekly Quality Improvement efforts and drive continuous product and process improvements with OEM partners.
Own quality-critical issue management, ensuring rapid containment & effective corrective implementation.