Quality Engineering Technician- PolymersDepartment: Quality & Reliability
Location: San Carlos/ Hayward
Your CharterOwn quality on the polymer production line - catching issues early through rigorous process and product audits, containing problems before they escape, and leading the Material Review Board process to ensure nonconforming material is properly investigated, dispositioned, and resolved. You feed production data back into the team so we continuously raise the bar on what leaves the floor.
Key Outcomes- Production line issues contained rapidly, with documented investigation records, clear escalation paths, and corrective actions that prevent recurrence
- MRB process led end-to-end - nonconforming material segregated, investigated, and dispositioned with thorough documentation and cross-functional alignment
- Process audit compliance tracked across all polymer assembly operations, with non-conformances driven to verified closure
- Emerging trends identified through continuous production data analysis before they result in escapes or customer impact
- Product audit data - destructive pull tests, hardness measurements - consistently collected, reported against acceptance criteria, and used to drive measurable quality improvements
Key Competencies- Polymer and adhesives expertise: deep hands-on knowledge of adhesive dispensing processes, failure modes, and material behavior in a production context
- Root cause investigator: leads structured investigations into production and process issues, drives containment, and gets to permanent corrective action
- Data analyst: pulls insights from production data using Excel, JMP, or Minitab - finds the trend before it becomes an escape
- Quality practitioner: applies PFMEA, Control Plans, and MRB processes as working tools, not checkbox exercises
- Clear communicator: writes investigation reports and dispositions that others can act on, and escalates decisively when issues exceed scope
Minimum Requirements- 5+ years working in a polymer or materials production environment - adhesives, fabrics, fibers, or similar
- Hands-on experience with adhesive dispensing processes and their associated failure modes
- Demonstrated experience leading root cause investigations and containment activities on a production line
- Data analysis proficiency in Excel, JMP, or Minitab
- Familiarity with quality methods including PFMEA and Control Plans
- Associate's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field
Preferred Skills- Experience leading or participating in a formal Material Review Board (MRB) process
- Hands-on experience with mechanical testing: pull testers, Shore hardness gauges, or similar
- Familiarity with a quality management system (QMS) or ISO 9001 environments
- Experience in a high-growth or startup manufacturing environment where processes are actively being developed
What does a successful 1X Team Member look likeTeam members at 1X who thrive here are builders. They move fast, own their work completely, and treat time like it's the one thing you can't get back - because it is. They say what they mean, finish what they start, and hold themselves to a standard before anyone has to ask. We push each other to be better, and we do it with honesty and respect.
Compensation Range $42/hr - $50/hr
Benefits- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
- 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
- Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
- Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
- Onsite snacks and catered lunches
