Senior Quality Engineer, Fauna

As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will own and drive quality systems across the full hardware development and production lifecycle — from early prototypes through subassembly builds and into volume production at our contract manufacturer. You'll work closely with our mechanical, electrical, embedded software, and manufacturing teams to build robust quality processes, define test coverage strategies, and ensure our products meet reliability, safety, and performance requirements.Key job responsibilitiesQuality Systems & Process- Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems (QMS) appropriate for a hardware startup in early production- Establish and own incoming inspection, in-process inspection, and final inspection criteria and procedures- Define and drive First Article Inspection (FAI) processes with our contract manufacturer- Create and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), CAPAs, and deviation/waiver processesDocumentation & Work Instructions- Author and maintain clear, accurate work instructions, assembly procedures, and inspection checklists for the production floor- Ensure documentation is version-controlled and synchronized with engineering changes- Partner with engineering to enforce Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) principlesContract Manufacturer Partnership- Serve as a key quality interface with contractors — conducting audits, reviewing quality plans, and driving resolution of production issues- Travel to CM facilities as needed to support builds and resolve quality escapes- Establish quality metrics and reporting cadences with CM leadershipReliability & Compliance- Lead or support DFMEA/PFMEA activities to proactively identify and mitigate failure modes- Support product safety and compliance activities (UL, CE, RoHS, UN38.3 for battery, etc.)- Drive reliability testing planning and execution, including environmental stress screening (ESS) and accelerated life testing (ALT)About the teamFauna Robotics, an Amazon company, is building capable, safe, and genuinely delightful robots for everyday life. Our goal is simple: make robots people actually want to live and interact with in everyday human spaces.We believe that future won’t arrive until building for robotics becomes far more accessible. Today, too much effort is spent reinventing the fundamentals. We’re changing that by developing tightly integrated hardware and software systems that make it faster, safer, and more intuitive to create real-world robotic products.Our work spans the full stack: mechanical design, control systems, dynamic modeling, and intelligent software. The focus is not just functionality, but experience. We’re building robots that feel responsive, expressive, and genuinely useful.At Fauna, you’ll work at the frontier of this space, helping define how robots move, manipulate, and interact with people in natural environments. It’s an opportunity to solve hard problems across hardware and software with a team focused on making robotics accessible and joyful to build.If you care about making robotics real for everyone and building systems that are as delightful as they are capable, we’re interested in hearing from you.Basic qualifications- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures- 5+ years of quality engineering experience in a hardware product company (consumer electronics, robotics, medical devices, or similar)- Hands-on experience with quality systems in a contract manufacturing environment- Proficiency with inspection tools, metrology, and functional test methods for electromechanical assemblies- Experience authoring work instructions, ATPs, and inspection criteria for productionPreferred qualification - Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production- Experience with the project management of technical projects- Experience with robotics, mechatronics, or complex electromechanical systems- Background in early-stage or startup hardware environments where quality systems were built from scratch- Exposure to battery/energy storage compliance (UN38.3, UL2054)- Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD-001)- Experience with PLM/QMS tools (Arena, ETQ, Greenlight Guru, or similar)Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at .USA, NY, New York - 157,100.00 - 212,600.00 USD annually