Quality Engineer

Senior Quality EngineerWe are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Quality Engineer to oversee production quality, vehicle release protocols, and continuous improvement initiatives for an advanced autonomous ride-hailing fleet. In this role, you will partner cross-functionally across manufacturing, engineering, supplier quality, and fleet operations to verify that every autonomous vehicle entering service meets strict design specifications, functional requirements, and safety standards. You will play a pivotal role in driving root cause analysis, resolving complex non-conformances, establishing standardized Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) testing protocols, and optimizing manufacturing risk controls across multiple sites.Oversee non-conformance management for issues identified during production audits and end-of-line vehicle release activities, driving containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions (CAPA).Support the diagnosis and resolution of Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) issues identified during rider quality audits and Early Field Return (EFR) processes.Develop standardized NVH inspection workflows and define the specialized tooling and equipment required for consistent fleet evaluations.Lead cross-functional continuous improvement projects to increase the efficiency and rigors of production quality audits, EFR workflows, and defect tracking.Partner with Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Vehicle Development to strategically resolve systemic product and process non-conformances across the value stream.Facilitate the development, review, and optimization of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Control Plans to strengthen risk mitigation across critical manufacturing operations.Analyze technical quality data, extract actionable insights from enterprise tools, and present verification outcomes clearly to engineering leadership.Travel to key regional manufacturing, test, and fleet facilities (including Austin, Atlanta, Miami, Hayward, and San Francisco) as required by business needs.Qualifications & Required SkillsEducation: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.Experience: 8 to 10 years of hands-on quality engineering experience in advanced manufacturing environments (automotive, aerospace, aviation, or high-tech contract manufacturing).Problem-Solving Expertise: Proven mastery of advanced root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Shainin Red X, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt principles).Process Risk Management: Solid working knowledge of PFMEAs, Control Plans, quality audits, and structured containment strategies.Core Competencies: Excellent analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage complex technical issues independently in a fast-paced environment.Preferred QualificationsPrior quality engineering experience with an Automotive OEM or Tier 1 automotive supplier.Hands-on expertise extracting, analyzing, and reporting data within enterprise software systems (e.g., SAP, MES, Jira).ASQ Professional Certifications (e.g., Certified Quality Engineer - CQE) or a Six Sigma Black Belt.