Job Description

Cricut is seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Product Quality Engineer - Materials to lead quality planning and validation for Cricut materials, including adhesive vinyl, heat transfer vinyl (HTV), printable coatings, specialty films, and related consumables with a heavy focus on material/machine interactions.

This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test plans that ensure new and existing materials meet Cricut's performance, reliability, machine compatibility, and user-experience standards. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in product development and understands how to translate customer use cases into measurable, repeatable validation methods.

Key Responsibilities

Test Strategy & Validation Planning

• In conjunction with engineering, develop comprehensive quality validation plans for new and sustaining materials (vinyl, HTV, printable substrates, laminates, specialty coatings, etc.) with a heavy focus on machine interactions

• Translate product requirements, user use cases, and regulatory needs into structured test protocols.

• Define acceptance criteria, sampling plans, and statistical validation methods.

• Establish Production Validation (PVT) test plans aligned with product development milestones.

• Identify risks and define mitigation-focused test strategies.

Materials Performance Testing

• Oversee quality testing for:

• Adhesion performance (various substrates: fabric, wood, metal, glass, plastics)

• Wash durability and wear resistance

• Environmental aging (UV, humidity, temperature cycling)

• Print compatibility (ink adhesion, color fastness, coating integrity)

• Cutter performance (cut force, weeding characteristics, backing stability)

• Heat transfer performance (temperature, pressure, dwell time windows)

• Develop application simulations that replicate real customer crafting environments.

Cross-Functional Product Development Support

• Partner with Product Management, Materials Engineering, Sourcing, and Suppliers to ensure quality is built into new materials and machines from concept through launch.

• Participate in design reviews and provide quality risk assessments.

• Lead Quality Reviews for key programs

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze test results using statistical tools to determine performance margins and robustness.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for test methods and validation efficiency.

• Maintain test documentation, reports, and quality records in accordance with company standards.

• Identify opportunities to automate or standardize material testing processes.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field

• 3-5+ years of experience in product quality, materials engineering, or product development.

• Experience developing and executing formal test plans and validation protocols.

• Strong understanding of materials performance testing (adhesives, films, coatings, textiles, polymers).

• Experience with statistical analysis and structured problem-solving methods.

• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced product development environment.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and experimental design skills

• Structured, documentation-driven mindset

• Hands-on lab and testing aptitude

• Risk-based thinking

• Clear technical communication

• Customer-use-case orientation

• Ability to balance speed-to-market with product quality

Additional Information

We've Got You Covered

At Cricut, we take care of our people. Enjoy competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, a 401(k) match, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, and a yearly lifestyle stipend to support your wellness and passions. You'll also receive exclusive employee discounts-and best of all, you'll be surrounded by some of the most talented, creative, and curious minds out there.

A Quick Note Before You Apply...

Cricut is in an exciting chapter of transformation. We're evolving fast-refining our strategy, growing our teams, and raising the bar across everything we do. This is an incredible opportunity for the right kind of person-but it's not for everyone.

We're looking for A-players-people who thrive in dynamic environments, turn challenges into momentum, and consistently deliver their best work. If that sounds like you, read on.

Here's what makes someone a great fit for this role (and for this moment at Cricut):

• You move with urgency. You don't wait for perfect clarity to act-you start, learn, and adjust.
• You set high standards. You take ownership, deliver quality, and hold yourself accountable.
• You stay focused when things move fast. You prioritize what matters most and tune out the noise.
• You collaborate like a pro. You elevate others, communicate clearly, and bring a low-ego, high-output energy.
• You embrace AI as part of your toolkit. From idea exploration to data analysis and creative problem-solving, you leverage AI to accelerate innovation and amplify impact-because technology and creativity go hand-in-hand here.

What to Do Next: Please attach your resume, cover letter and/or include links to your portfolio or other social presence. If you want to show your super powers in other ways - include that information too. You can be sure that Cricut® is an employer who values individuality, equality and diversity, so tell us what you're all about. If you are a Maker or a DIY enthusiast, whether you think you are a good one or not, we would love to hear about it when you send us your information.

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