Education in Quality, Mechanical or similar Engineering disciplines
Working knowledge of current GD&T practices and interpretation
5+ years of experience as a quality or manufacturing engineer in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Familiarity with ISO9001 & IATF 16949 Quality Management Systems
Experience with key quality tools (5-Why, Fishbone, Gage R&R, GD&T, 8D/CAPA for RCCA)
Proficient in database systems for data extraction and analysis
Hands-on experience with metrology equipment, including CMM and vision systems
Responsibilities
Develop and enhance quality processes focused on manufacturing control and product consistency.
Collaborate with suppliers to qualify and improve products and processes through technical reviews and corrective actions.
Conduct root cause analysis on quality issues and coordinate corrective actions with relevant teams.
Author and execute CARs/SCARs to document nonconformances and track resolutions.
Support product and process qualifications through trials, testing, and data review.
Analyze production data using SQL, Excel, and Minitab to improve quality and production yield.
Create and maintain quality documentation and train teams for compliance.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Long-term disability insurance
Potential for equity and bonuses
Opportunities for domestic and international travel
Full Job Description
This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the US on an ongoing basis without current or future employer sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B or other employment-based visas, and candidates currently on F-1, OPT, STEM OPT status are not eligible for this role.
Your Role
The role of the Senior Product and Process Quality Engineer reports to the Quality Director. The role will be focused on supporting quality activities at the Aperia manufacturing site and with our suppliers around the world. You will be working with quality, engineering and operations team members to improve product and process quality.
Your Responsibilities
Develop and improve quality processes with a focus on manufacturing process control, by evaluating process performance and implementing appropriate quality methods to ensure consistent product quality and manufacturing effectiveness.
Work collaboratively with suppliers to qualify, improve, or correct products and manufacturing processes through technical reviews, quality assessments, and corrective actions to ensure supplier performance and product requirements are consistently met.
Conduct root cause analysis on quality issues identified on the manufacturing line or at supplier locations using appropriate problem-solving methodologies, and coordinate with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and suppliers, as applicable, to implement and verify corrective actions through closure.
Author, issue and execute CARs/SCARs as required by documenting identified nonconformances, investigating root cause, and tracking corrective actions to resolve internal/external quality issues.
Support product and process qualifications including trials, testing, data review, and reporting activities both at supplier sites and within Aperia.
Statistically analyze production data using SQL, Excel, and Minitab to generate reports designed to resolve quality issues and improve production yield/throughput in collaboration with Manufacturing and Engineering
Create and maintain work instructions, procedures, and other quality documentation required to support quality activities, and train the quality and manufacturing teams to promote consistent execution and compliance.
Participate in various special projects that support the quality, manufacturing and engineering teams.
Skills/Qualifications
Education in Quality, Mechanical or similar Engineering disciplines
Working knowledge of current GD&T practices and interpretation
5+ years of experience as a quality or manufacturing engineer in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of ISO9001 & IATF 16949 Quality Management Systems
Experience and working knowledge of key quality tools used in the manufacturing (5-Why, Fishbone, Gage R&R, GD&T, 8D/CAPA for RCCA)
Experience working with database systems in order to extract, format, analyze data and report out conclusions/recommendations
Hands on experience using metrology equipment from basic hand tools to CMM, vision systems and similar
Experience in Development and New Product Introduction is preferred
Ability to travel Domestically and Internationally on occasion
Pay Range: $120,000 - $140,000
*Base salary only. Salary is dependent on multiple factors including, but not limited to, experience and location.
**Additional compensation may include equity, bonuses, stipends, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and long-term disability insurance.
About Aperia Technologies
Aperia Technologies is a company that provides tire inflation systems for commercial vehicles. The company's flagship product, the Halo Tire Inflator, uses a vehicle's own motion to maintain optimal tire pressure, improving fuel efficiency and reducing tire wear. Aperia's technology is used by some of the largest transportation companies in the world, including UPS and PepsiCo. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.
