Quality Engineer, Manager

Mytra • Brisbane, CA

48d • Onsite

About The Position

Mytra is seeking its foundational Quality Engineering Manager to build and champion a culture of quality across our hardware and supply chain operations. This is a unique opportunity to design, implement, and own our entire quality strategy from the ground up. You'll be the hands-on expert working closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing—establishing robust quality systems from incoming parts and vendor qualifications to final product assembly. If you're a detail-oriented, action-driven leader passionate about building the quality foundation in a fast-moving, innovative hardware environment, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

• Education: BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in Quality Engineering, with a preference for experience in a startup, robotics, high-volume manufacturing, or complex electromechanical hardware environment.
• Technical Expertise: Proven strong hands-on inspection experience and comfort working in lab, shop floor, or supplier site settings.
• Quality Systems Knowledge: Proficient use of core quality tools such as FMEA, 5-Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa, and 8D problem solving.
• Supplier Management: Extensive experience working with, qualifying, auditing, and managing Contract Manufacturers and suppliers.
• Mindset: Comfort and proven success in a dynamic, fast-changing startup environment where establishing new processes is the norm.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in early-stage NPI (New Product Introduction) cycles and prototype manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP/PLM systems.
• Familiarity with standards like GD&T, IPC, or robotics system integration.
• Certifications such as CQE, Six Sigma, or experience with ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Quality Management: Build supplier quality processes from scratch, including rigorous vendor qualification, ongoing performance tracking, and leading formal Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).
• Inspection & Control: Establish and execute incoming part inspection protocols for critical mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical components.
• Perform hands-on inspections using precision tools like calipers, micrometers, multimeters, and CMM.
• Maintain and manage all essential part approval documentation, including FAIs (First Article Inspections), PPAPs, and Control Plans.
• Design & Manufacturing Quality: Collaborate with engineering during early-stage Design Reviews, focusing on DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturing/Assembly) and proactive quality risk mitigation (FMEA).
• Ensure engineering drawings are developed to enable effective quality control and inspection practices.
• Support prototype and production runs by leading quality checks with the build and assembly teams.
• Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement: Lead or support Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions (RCCA) for internal defects, incoming material issues, and field failures using methodologies like 8D and 5-Whys.
• Define and track internal quality metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives across all relevant teams.
• Develop and maintain critical quality documentation, including inspection Work Instructions, checklists, and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation + equity grants at a high growth company backed by top tier VCs
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), commuter benefits, and pet insurance
• Lively modern combined office and lab space where we rapidly iterate through design, build and test phases
• Lunch and snacks provided in the office; we eat and share stories together at the “long” table
• Flexible hours and flexible PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees