Senior Design Quality Engineer Hydraulics and Pressure Systems

Fieldpiece Instruments • Orange, CA

26d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Fieldpiece, quality isn't something we inspect after a product is built - it's engineered into every design from the very beginning. As our Senior Design Quality Engineer – Hydraulics & Pressure Systems, you'll partner with Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, and Product Engineering teams to ensure our pumps, pressure systems, and other electro-mechanical products meet the highest standards for performance, reliability, and durability before they ever reach the customer. This is a highly collaborative role where you'll influence design decisions, develop verification strategies, validate prototypes, investigate failures, and help engineering teams build products right the first time. If you enjoy solving complex technical problems and making products better before they launch, you'll thrive here. This position is in our Orange, CA office with an exciting move to Tustin, CA in 2028. This role follows a hybrid work schedule, with employees typically working onsite three days per week. Additional in-office days may be required from time to time for onboarding, training, team meetings, project collaboration, or other business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or another STEM-related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Design Quality, Design Assurance, Verification & Validation (V&V), or New Product Development Quality for complex electro-mechanical products.
• Experience developing and executing verification and validation plans, test protocols, and product validation activities.
• Experience with pumps, fluid handling systems, pressure systems, compressors, valves, and other electro-mechanical products.
• Strong understanding of design controls, risk management, root cause analysis, and quality engineering principles.
• Experience with DFMEA, Design for Reliability (DfR), or statistical quality tools.
• Experience working with global manufacturing partners, ODMs, or OEMs.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or other product quality and safety standards.
• Experience in HVACR, industrial equipment, instrumentation, or other complex electro-mechanical products.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering teams throughout the development of new pumps, pressure systems, and other electro-mechanical products.
• Develop and execute verification and validation plans to ensure products meet performance, reliability, safety, and customer requirements.
• Design and perform testing, evaluate prototypes, and identify opportunities to improve product quality before launch.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical quality guidance throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Investigate product failures, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and global suppliers to support successful product launches and continuous improvement.
• Ensure products meet applicable quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Individual Development Plans for everyone and a commitment to support career development
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Music program – music rooms in all US offices with onsite guitar, piano, and voice lessons in California (classes can be streamed for other offices)
• Recognition programs, launch parties and team building events to share successes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior