Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer at Agility Robotics

<div class="content-intro"><p>Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.</p></div><h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;">About the Role</span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer drives supplier quality strategy for critical hardware and electromechanical supply chains. This role develops supplier quality metrics, qualification methods, audit processes, and development plans to build a reliable, scalable, and high-performing supplier base.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We are based in Salem, OR and also have an office in Fremont, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About the work</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Audit strategic suppliers quality systems and manufacturing processes to ensure selection, qualification, and ongoing approval against internal quality requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lead part-by-part qualification, PPAP, and FAI through product development, new part introduction, and supplier onboarding.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Review and provide feedback on supplier DFM, control plans, inspection plans, and test strategies for PCBA, electromechanical, and box-build assemblies.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Qualify and monitor suppliers producing PCBA, conformal-coated boards, cable assemblies, harnesses, connectors, sensors, motors, actuators, and integrated electromechanical subassemblies.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Evaluate compliance to relevant electronics and assembly standards, including IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and any applicable customer requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Assess supplier process capability for soldering, reflow, wave solder, cleaning, coating, crimping, connection, torqueing, test, and traceability controls.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Drive supplier root cause analysis, CAPA, and containment actions for electrical, mechanical, and mixed-technology failures.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Establish and maintain supplier quality requirements, including traceability, change control, inspection criteria, and nonconformance escalation.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Analyze supplier performance data to identify trends, prevent escapes, and improve delivery, yield, and field reliability.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lead supplier audits and source inspections for incoming complex components and assemblies, including hidden-defect risks such as solder defects, intermittent connections, and harness termination failures.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Partner with supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering to remediate supplier issues and implement process improvements that support launch readiness and production stability.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Support implementation and continuous improvement of the QMS with emphasis on supplier quality for hardware, electronics, and electromechanical products.</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Key qualities and skills</span></h2> <ul> <li>Strong understanding of electromechanical manufacturing processes, quality systems, and industrial engineering principles.</li> <li>Deep knowledge of PCBA fabrication and assembly, electromechanical assembly processes, as&nbsp; SMT, wave solder, rework,&nbsp; cabling, and final test.</li> <li>Expert at GD&amp;T and able to interpret mechanical drawings, PCB assemblies, harness drawings, and interface specifications.</li> <li>Familiarity with IPC standards, supplier process audits, and acceptance criteria for electronic assemblies.</li> <li>Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.</li> <li>Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.</li> <li>Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.</li> <li>Proficient in quality engineering tools and methodologies.</li> <li>Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements relevant to hardware and electronics manufacturing.</li> <li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.</li> <li>Ability and willingness to travel to U.S. and foreign suppliers 10-50% of the time.</li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;">About You</span></h2> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline plus 10+ years of relevant Supplier Quality Engineering experience, or equivalent education and experience.</li> <li>Demonstrated technical expertise in quality engineering principles, tools, and methodologies for hardware, electronics, and electromechanical products.</li> <li>Extensive experience assessing and qualifying suppliers, performing audits, source inspections, driving RCAs, and implementing CAPA.</li> <li>Strong understanding of QMS development, including supplier-facing policies, SOPs, and control requirements.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of NPI quality requirements at the supplier level within a hardware manufacturing company.</li> <li>Extensive experience with quality tools such as FAI, PPAP, CAPA, 8D, FMEA, and risk-based supplier management.</li> <li>Proficiency with analytical applications such as JMP, Minitab, Tableau, Power BI, and Excel.</li> <li>Strong ability to generate and analyze supplier KPI data, present trends, and influence cross-functional decisions.</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a customer-service culture.</li> <li>Ability to work independently while driving projects and influencing suppliers.</li> <li>ASQ certifications such as CQE, CSQP, or CMQ/OE are a plus.</li> <li>Familiarity with Net-Inspect is a plus</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Location</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This is an onsite position in our Salem or Fremont office.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.</em></span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Anticipated Base Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$121,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$158,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong><em>In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:</em></strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>401(k) Plan:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Includes a 6% company match.</li> <li><strong>Equity:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Company stock options.</li> <li><strong>Insurance Coverage:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.</li> <li><strong>Benefit Start Date:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.</li> <li><strong>Well-Being Support:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Employee Assistance Program (EAP).</li> <li><strong>Time Off:</strong> <ul> <li><strong>Exempt Employees:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.</li> <li><strong>Non-Exempt Employees:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>On-Site Perks:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.</li> <li><strong>Parental Leave:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Generous paid parental leave programs.</li> <li><strong>Work Environment:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.</li> <li><strong>Growth Opportunities:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.</li> <li><strong>Relocation Assistance:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Provided for eligible roles.</li> <li><strong>Annual Discretionary Bonus:</strong> Provided for eligible roles.</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies.&nbsp; We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page.&nbsp; If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered.&nbsp; To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Apply Now: <a href="https://grnh.se/b444bbd04us" target="_blank">https://grnh.se/b444bbd04us</a></p></div>