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Zoox

Robot type
Autonomous Vehicle
Location
HaywardCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Manufacturing
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Salary
$161,000–$222,000 a year
Full-time

Senior / Staff Quality Engineer

Job description

Zoox — Senior / Staff Quality Engineer (Hayward, California · Foster City, California).

Job responsibilities

  • 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 issues reported during Rider Quality Audit and EFR process ; establish standard 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 develop 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.

Job requirements

  • BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
  • Minimum 8 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
  • Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience
  • Expertise in using quality management and ERP systems (SAP, MES, JIRA, etc.) for data extraction, analysis, and reporting.
  • ASQ Certification (e.g., Certified Quality Engineer - CQE or Six Sigma Black Belt).

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