Quality Engineer Manufacturing

About this role

1X is hiring a Quality Engineer for their humanoid robot manufacturing operation in Hayward, CA. You'll develop and implement manufacturing quality systems for complex electromechanical hardware, working across design, test, and production teams to ensure reliable robot scaling and production readiness.

What you'll do

• Develop manufacturing quality strategies and test coverage frameworks for robot subassemblies, PCBAs, and end-of-line systems
• Lead PFMEA and failure analysis activities to reduce manufacturing escapes and improve process robustness
• Analyze production data to identify yield loss drivers, recurring failures, and corrective action opportunities
• Partner with Test, Firmware, and Design teams to integrate scalable quality checks into manufacturing workflows
• Drive DOE and validation activities to improve test accuracy and production consistency across sites
• Support PCBA testing, sensor validation, actuator testing, and calibration workflows

What they're looking for

• Manufacturing quality systems for electromechanical hardware
• PFMEA, Gage R&R, DOE, and statistical analysis
• PCBA testing and end-of-line test systems
• Production data analysis and trend identification
• Sensor and actuator validation
• Technical documentation and process development
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Scalable manufacturing test system design

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match (100% on first 3%, 50% on next 2%)
• Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
• FSA and HSA options, commuter benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and EAP