Manager, Manufacturing Quality Engineering

About Pebble Pebble is a sustainable living startup defining a new way to live, work, and explore from anywhere with a 100% electric, hassle‑free RV trailer. Built by a team of experts in both automotive and consumer technology, Pebble combines electrification with cutting‑edge automotive technology for a travel trailer experience that removes the hassles RV trailer owners have struggled with for decades. About the Role Pebble is looking for a Manager of Manufacturing Quality Engineering to lead and grow our quality engineering function as we scale toward full production. In this role, you will manage a team of Manufacturing Quality Engineers and own the end‑to‑end quality strategy across our assembly and production operations. You will serve as the senior quality voice in cross‑functional discussions, partnering closely with Design, Manufacturing, and Production leadership to ensure that quality is built into every stage of our process — not just inspected at the end. This is a high‑impact leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast‑moving startup environment, can build systems from the ground up, and is passionate about delivering a world‑class product. Responsibilities Team Leadership Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Manufacturing Quality Engineers, setting clear goals and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development conversations to grow team members professionally Allocate team resources effectively across projects, priorities, and production needs Quality Strategy & Systems Define and own Pebble’s overall manufacturing quality strategy, including IQC, IPQC, and OQC frameworks and performance metrics Establish and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to meet automotive‑grade standards at startup scale Drive the development and standardization of quality inspection tools, control plans, and measurement technologies across the production line Cross‑Functional Leadership Serve as the primary quality engineering partner to Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production leadership Ensure design drawings, manufacturing instructions, inspection instructions, and tooling are aligned and complete across all teams Represent the quality function in executive‑level reviews, providing data‑driven insights on quality trends, risks, and improvement opportunities Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement Lead and oversee root cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) to full resolution Champion the use of structured QA methodologies (FMEA, fishbone, DoE, SPC) across the team Chair Material Review Board (MRB) meetings, driving timely disposition of nonconforming materials and quarantined units Reporting & Metrics Define and track qualitative and quantitative quality KPIs; deliver weekly and monthly reports to leadership Develop dashboards and reporting systems that surface trends, patterns, and emerging risks to internal stakeholders Experience & Qualifications 6+ years of experience in manufacturing quality engineering, with at least 2 years in a people management or team lead capacity Deep expertise in automotive quality systems, GD&T, and manufacturing quality methodologies (FMEA, SPC, DoE, process capability) Demonstrated success leading MRB processes, managing SCARs, and driving CAPAs to closure Experience building or scaling a quality function in a startup or early‑stage manufacturing environment strongly preferred Proven ability to influence cross‑functional teams and communicate effectively at all levels of an organization Strong organizational, analytical, and decision‑making skills with a bias toward action BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or similar discipline); MS a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr Alumni Ventures