Senior Quality Engineer

Gecko Robotics•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gecko Robotics is hiring a Senior Quality Engineer to build, formalize, and support the quality systems that underpin their product development and robot operations. This role involves establishing robust processes and inspection disciplines, driving supplier accountability, internal audit rigor, and systematic corrective action. The engineer will collaborate with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure effective implementation of inspection services and root cause resolution of problems. This is a hands-on role requiring technical detail and cross-functional collaboration, with direct visibility into product reliability, supplier performance, and operational efficiency. The role includes up to 25% travel to other Gecko Robotics locations, supplier sites, and field environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
5+ years of experience in in quality engineering within a hardware, manufacturing, or electromechanical product environment
Hands-on experience across quality management systems and processes, including calibration systems, engineering drawing control, and configuration management
Demonstrated proficiency in inspection planning, GD&T interpretation, and measurement system analysis
Experience managing supplier quality, including audits, FAI, and supplier corrective action processes
Familiarity with internal audit methodologies and quality management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP or equivalent)
Strong root cause analysis skills with experience applying structured problem-solving frameworks
Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams with varied technical backgrounds
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; active clearance preferred but not required
Willingness to travel (up to 25%) to support field testing and customer deployments

Nice To Haves

CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) or CQA (Certified Quality Auditor) certification
Experience in a startup or high-growth environment where processes are being built from the ground up
Exposure to robotics, automation, or advanced manufacturing technologies
Experience with DOD contractual requirements, including FARs/DFARs
Experience with Nondestructive Testing (NDT) standards and techniques
Experience working with robotics, sensor data, or autonomous systems

Responsibilities

Develop, document, and maintain quality processes across Gecko Robotics’s locations, including calibration and nonconforming product programs, engineering drawing release workflows, supplier performance, and configuration management procedures.
Ensure quality systems are compliant with applicable standards and effectively implemented across programs and locations.
Partner with engineering teams to integrate quality requirements early in the product development lifecycle.
Continuously improve quality procedures based on data, audit findings, and lessons learned.
Support the establishment and refinement of systems and tools to improve process efficiencies and cross-department collaboration, including PDM/PLM, ERP and CRM solutions.
Develop inspection plans and acceptance criteria for incoming, in-process, and final inspections for robotic components, parts and assemblies.
Own the performance of inspection activities — tracking metrics, identifying gaps, and implementing improvements.
Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering to ensure inspection methods are practical, repeatable, and risk-appropriate.
Maintain calibration records and monitor system integrity for inspection equipment.
Support the performance of internal audits across multiple locations.
Lead supplier qualification activities including documentation review, First Article Inspections (FAI) and reporting requirements.
Monitor and manage supplier quality performance using scorecards, metrics, and structured feedback mechanisms.
Drive supplier corrective actions for non-conformances, ensuring timely resolution and sustained improvement.
Build and maintain productive working relationships with key suppliers to proactively address quality risks.
Lead structured failure analysis and root cause investigations.
Collaborate with inter-departmental teams to identify and implement effective corrective actions.
Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders at all levels, including technical and executive audiences.
Own and administer the corrective action system, ensuring timely initiation, assignment and closure.
Track and report on corrective action metrics, escalating overdue or at-risk items as appropriate.
Verify effectiveness of corrective actions through follow-up audits and data analysis.
Drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement around non-conformance resolution.