Staff Quality Engineer - Electrical

Symbotic•USA Wilmington, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Symbotic is seeking a Staff Quality Engineer, Electrical, to serve as a senior technical leader and subject matter expert for electrical and electronic quality across Symbotic products. This role provides quality leadership throughout the entire product lifecycle, from design and development to production and field service. The engineer will collaborate with various teams including Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, Supply Chain, and Supplier Quality to proactively identify and mitigate quality and reliability risks. Key responsibilities include providing technical guidance on electrical requirements, design risks, failure modes, manufacturing controls, validation strategies, and supplier quality to ensure robust product performance and production readiness. The position also involves leading quality planning and risk management for new product introductions and production transfers, as well as providing technical leadership for complex electrical quality issues affecting existing products. The Staff Quality Engineer will lead APQP activities from early design through production and field performance, analyze field data and failure trends to identify systemic improvement opportunities, and drive increased product reliability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in Quality Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field supporting complex products in a manufacturing environment.
Strong technical background in electrical and electronic systems, including experience with products such as PCBAs, ECUs, power distribution systems, power electronics, wiring/interconnects, sensors, or other electronic assemblies.
Demonstrated ability to assess electrical/electronic design and manufacturing risks, identify failure modes, and lead complex technical investigations from root cause through corrective action and verification.
Strong knowledge and practical application of quality engineering tools and methodologies, including APQP, DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, DOE, MSA/GR&R, SPC, 8D, and structured root-cause analysis.
Experience supporting new product development and production introduction, including design reviews, risk assessment, validation, engineering change management, supplier quality, and manufacturing readiness.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret manufacturing, test, supplier, and field data and translate findings into actionable technical recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, influence cross-functional teams, and drive decisions and issue resolution without direct reporting authority.
Experience with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab, JMP, SAA, or equivalent, along with advanced Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

CQE, Six Sigma Black Belt, ISO 9001/AS9100 auditor certification, or relevant electrical/electronics industry experience and certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Quality Engineering subject matter expert for electrical and electronic systems, providing technical guidance across design, development, manufacturing, supplier, and field activities.
Lead quality planning and deliverables for new product introductions and production transfers, including APQP, DFMEA/PFMEA alignment, CTQ definition, Control Plans, validation, and production readiness.
Partner with Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, and Supplier Quality to identify and mitigate design, component, process, and reliability risks early in the product lifecycle.
Lead complex electrical and electronic failure investigations using structured root-cause methodologies, drive corrective and preventive actions, and verify effectiveness.
Evaluate manufacturing and supplier readiness through process validation, capability studies, measurement system analysis, production controls, and appropriate part approval processes.
Analyze manufacturing, supplier, test, and field performance data to identify emerging quality and reliability risks and drive systemic product and process improvements.
Influence design-for-quality, manufacturability, testability, and reliability decisions by providing data-driven technical recommendations to engineering and program teams.
Establish and improve quality standards, methods, and best practices for electrical and electronic products while driving lessons learned across product platforms.
Provide technical mentorship to Quality Engineers and act as a senior technical resource for cross-functional teams.
Communicate significant quality risks, technical findings, and recommended actions to engineering, program, and senior leadership.
Ensure compliance with applicable internal quality systems, engineering requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Other duties as assigned.