About the roleWe are scaling an autonomous vehicle fleet from prototype builds to serial production, spanning PCBA production, compute box assembly, and vehicle upfitting across in-house facilities and contract manufacturers. You will run day-to-day quality on the floor: inspections, gates, root cause, and supplier issues. Hands-on role, not a desk job.
What you'll do- Run release gates for boards, box assembly, and vehicle upfitting; no unit ships without passing your checks
- Execute incoming, in-process, and final inspection against defined standards
- Track quality metrics (FPY, defect rate, rework hours) and report weekly
- Drive root-cause analysis on failures (8D, 5-Why) and verify corrective actions stick
- Manage quality issues with suppliers and CMs: containment, rejections, SCARs
- Maintain quality documentation: checklists, control plans, inspection records, traceability
- Train technicians on workmanship standards and inspection criteria
What we are looking for- 5+ years in quality roles for complex hardware: automotive, AV, EV, aerospace, robotics, or similar
- Hands-on inspection and floor experience; comfortable in a production environment, not just audits and slides
- Working knowledge of IPC-A-610, GD&T basics, and standard RCA tools
- Experience working with contract manufacturers and holding suppliers accountable
- Startup-ready: builds the process while running it, no existing playbook required
What else you need to knowThis role is based in our San Francisco office. Atoms is a company driven by invention and continuous change - we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That's why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.
The base salary range for this role is
$130,000 - $160,000 per year.Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards.
Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options).
- Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term).
- Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity.
- Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children.
- Pet insurance discount.
- 401(k).
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
- Time Off policies:
- Discretionary vacation days
- 8 paid holidays per year
- Paid sick time
- Paid Bereavement leave
- Paid Parental Leave
Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
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