Quality Enginner

Carbon, Inc.•Sunnyvale, CA

22d•$103,520 - $155,280•Onsite

About The Position

At Carbon, our mission goes beyond 3D printing. We are enabling creators everywhere to make what the world needs, right now. Our company is built on the idea that diverse fields of study must come together to solve intractable problems. We have grand ambitions to create technology that will influence industry around the world. You will be joining a diverse team with a vibrant culture, where team success is as important as celebrating individual contributions. Help us change the world and we will help you change yours. Carbon is looking for a Quality Engineer to join our team at our Sunnyvale, CA office. The ideal candidate shall take ownership of manufacturing quality on the production floor, partnering with technicians and engineers to ensure quality and timeliness of builds while proactively monitoring production and field data for systemic trends. This is a hands-on, highly autonomous role in a fast-paced engineering environment. We are looking for someone who can lead by example and drive critical decisions in cross-functional forums. This role is located in our Sunnyvale, CA office location and requires working onsite Monday through Friday. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, now or in the future. This role is not eligible for relocation.

Requirements

BS or MS in a relevant engineering discipline (Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering)
2+ years of work experience in a manufacturing environment
Ability to work in a fast paced environment, efficiently managing conflicting priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Quality System standards such as ISO 9001
Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), process capability indices (SPC), and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
Exceptional problem-solving (8D reports, 5 Whys, etc.) skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority
Experience with mechanical, optical, and electrical metrology tools and the willingness to perform testing as needed
Experience with Quickbase, JIRA, Tableau, Oracle, and JMP

Responsibilities

Investigate manufacturing nonconformance's and customer complaints, leading root cause investigations through to closure
Contain quality issues using structured problem solving methods (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone) and verify applicable corrective actions hold
Develop quality control plans and tests for mechanical, electrical, and optical subassemblies
Support supplier quality efforts including running meetings, managing FAI, owning SCARs, and performing DFMEA
Partner with technicians and engineers on the floor to troubleshoot issues and keep builds on schedule
Drive continuous improvement (Lean, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma) to eliminate recurring yield loss, rework, or downtime
Implement in-process inspection and SPC monitoring to catch issues at the point of occurrence
Collaborate with Engineering during NPI efforts to build manufacturability and quality requirements in from the start
Communicate quality trends, risks, and process changes clearly to engineering, operations, and leadership
Lead cross-functional teams through quality issues including their containment and reconciliation plans