Quality Engineer

JOB TITLE: Quality Engineer
LOCATION: Hayward, CA (Onsite)
PAY RANGE: $65 - $75/hr.
DURATION: 6 Months


TOP 3 SKILLS:

• 4 to 6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive, aviation, or contract manufacturing.
• Proven expertise in advanced problem-solving methodologies (e.g., Shainin Red X, Six Sigma Black/Green Belt) and demonstrated success driving systemic quality improvements across the value stream.
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, negotiation, interpersonal, decision-making, oral, and written communication skills.

Job Description:
The Quality Engineer will interact with quality, manufacturing, engineering, and fleet operations to ensure that products released to service meet design specifications, functionality, customer expectations, and required documentation. The successful candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be detail-oriented, and work independently.



In this role, you will:

• Manage quality issue tracking to implement Containment, drive Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action for non-conformances identified during production quality audits and vehicle release process.
• Support diagnosis of NVH issues reported during Rider Quality Audit and EFR process; establish standard NVH inspection process and define required tools.
• Design, champion, and execute strategic continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of production quality audit, EFR, and issue resolution.
• Work cross-functionally with Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, and Vehicle Development to strategically resolve systemic product and process issues.
• Support the development and review of PFMEA and Control Plans to ensure compliance and robust risk mitigation strategies for all critical manufacturing processes.
• Good ability to communicate technical results clearly and accurately and drive issues to successful closure.

Key Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 4 to 6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive, aviation, or contract manufacturing.
• Proven expertise in advanced problem-solving methodologies (e.g., Shainin Red X, Six Sigma Black/Green Belt) and demonstrated success driving systemic quality improvements across the value stream.
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, negotiation, interpersonal, decision-making, oral, and written communication skills.

Bonus Qualifications:

• utomotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience.
• Expertise in using quality management and ERP systems (SAP, MES, JIRA, etc.) for data extraction, analysis, and reporting.
• SQ Certification (e.g., Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Black Belt).

BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.


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