Senior / Staff Quality Engineer

Hayward, CA on site Until 9/21/2026 8+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description
The Quality Engineer will interact with Corporate Quality, Field Quality, Manufacturing, Design Engineering, and fleet operations to ensure the products released to service are meeting design specifications, functionality, customer expectations, and required documentation. The successful candidate must have the ability to meet tight deadlines, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be detail-oriented, and be able to work independently. 

In this role, you will:

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

Qualifications

  • 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

Bonus Qualifications

  • 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).
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.


Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Compensation (from employer):
178000–221000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Manage quality issues, drive systemic improvements, analyze data, and ensure compliance in manufacturing.

Job title

Senior / Staff Quality Engineer

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

automotive

Location requirements

On-site in Hayward, CA; remote not specified.

Salary

$178k–$221k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

problem-solvingcommunicationquality managementrisk mitigationdata analysis

Preferred skills

automotive experienceERP systemsASQ Certification

Specializations

quality managementproblem solvingmanufacturingautomotivecontinuous improvement
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Hayward, CA, USA

On-site City
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