Quality Engineer, Advanced Hardware Manufacturing

HireArt

HireArt

Other Engineering, Quality Assurance

Foster City, CA, USA

USD 87.4-87.4 / hour

Posted on Apr 28, 2026

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Quality Engineer, Advanced Hardware Manufacturing

An Autonomous Mobility Company

Full time


Location

Foster City, CA, United States

Work environment

In-person

Expected pay amount

87.40 USD Per Hour

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8AM-5PM

Assignment length

Contract


Job description

HireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company hire a Quality Engineer, Advanced Hardware Manufacturing to develop and implement quality systems, methodologies, and processes that ensure products meet engineering standards, specifications, and performance requirements.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to support hardware development and manufacturing programs, where quality outcomes, teamwork, and execution are key to success.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and able to thrive in fast-paced environments while meeting tight deadlines.

As a Quality Engineer, Advanced Hardware Manufacturing, you'll:
  • Serve as the primary quality point of contact across cross-functional teams for hardware development, sustaining engineering, and failure analysis (e.g., LiDAR, cameras, and complex electromechanical assemblies).
  • Perform complex failure analysis and root cause investigations as part of non-conformance and CAPA processes.
  • Support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities and guide teams in developing quality documentation, including quality plans, process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, validation reports, inspection reports, and submission warrants.
  • Develop and implement Incoming (IQC), In-Process (IPQC), and Outgoing (OQC) quality control requirements, including defining performance metrics.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of procedures and processes aligned with industry quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 9001).
  • Maintain and manage quality data and documentation within systems such as Jira, 3DX, and other internal tools.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing processes.
  • Travel to the Fremont worksite as needed.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
  • 6+ years of hands-on experience in design or manufacturing quality
  • Strong technical and analytical experience in manufacturing environments (e.g., automotive, semiconductor, medical devices, aerospace, or complex electromechanical systems)
  • Thorough understanding of quality management systems (QMS) and quality control fundamentals
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Working knowledge of statistical tools (e.g., Minitab)
  • Self-starter with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset

Bonus Qualifications:
  • Experience with LiDAR, radar, sensors, cameras, or complex electromechanical assemblies
  • Experience working in a startup environment and building or scaling QMS processes
  • A master’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Benefits:
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)
  • Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
  • HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
  • 401k package

Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be onsite and available to candidates who are local to the Foster City, TX area.

HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.

Job description

HireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company hire a Quality Engineer, Advanced Hardware Manufacturing to develop and implement quality systems, methodologies, and processes that ensure products meet engineering standards, specifications, and performance requirements.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to support hardware development and manufacturing programs, where quality outcomes, teamwork, and execution are key to success.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and able to thrive in fast-paced environments while meeting tight deadlines.

As a Quality Engineer, Advanced Hardware Manufacturing, you'll:
  • Serve as the primary quality point of contact across cross-functional teams for hardware development, sustaining engineering, and failure analysis (e.g., LiDAR, cameras, and complex electromechanical assemblies).
  • Perform complex failure analysis and root cause investigations as part of non-conformance and CAPA processes.
  • Support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities and guide teams in developing quality documentation, including quality plans, process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, validation reports, inspection reports, and submission warrants.
  • Develop and implement Incoming (IQC), In-Process (IPQC), and Outgoing (OQC) quality control requirements, including defining performance metrics.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of procedures and processes aligned with industry quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 9001).
  • Maintain and manage quality data and documentation within systems such as Jira, 3DX, and other internal tools.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing processes.
  • Travel to the Fremont worksite as needed.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
  • 6+ years of hands-on experience in design or manufacturing quality
  • Strong technical and analytical experience in manufacturing environments (e.g., automotive, semiconductor, medical devices, aerospace, or complex electromechanical systems)
  • Thorough understanding of quality management systems (QMS) and quality control fundamentals
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Working knowledge of statistical tools (e.g., Minitab)
  • Self-starter with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset

Bonus Qualifications:
  • Experience with LiDAR, radar, sensors, cameras, or complex electromechanical assemblies
  • Experience working in a startup environment and building or scaling QMS processes
  • A master’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Benefits:
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)
  • Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
  • HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
  • 401k package

Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be onsite and available to candidates who are local to the Foster City, TX area.

HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.