• Support product quality for assigned stations and sub-assemblies, tracking first-pass yield, scrap, rework, and escapes 
• Collaborate with Suppliers and Supplier Quality Teams: Partner with internal and external suppliers to validate supplier part readiness, define contributions of supplied part quality to downstream issues, and drive continuous improvement 
• Help develop quality control plans, support failure analysis, and continually update PFMEA based on lessons learned from new failure modes — working cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and sustaining engineers 
• Able to steer productivity with SIE/suppliers to ensure effective countermeasures with minimal iterations 
• Leads problem solving of unusual and technically ambiguous issues using first principles 
• Ability to proactively discover and define problems independently 
• Able to take action and lead/drive peers and cross functional teams on resolving root causes with no support 
• Lead/facilitate review and disposition of discrepant materials identified for control of nonconforming product 
• Operational Support: Provide technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve quality issues in real-time, minimizing production downtime and enhancing operational reliability 

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, etc.) or other technical discipline or equivalent experience 
• 0–3 years of relevant experience, including internships, co-ops, or hands-on project work 
• Familiarity with robotics hardware is a significant plus: actuator design and performance characterization, URDF and kinematic modeling, and industrial communication protocols such as CAN or EtherCAT 
• Exposure to quality problem solving methods such as fishbone diagrams, FMEA, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC, etc. 
• Well-organized with meticulous attention to detail  
• Familiarity with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques 
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in high-volume manufacturing or automotive production environments is highly desirable 
• Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences  
• Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines  

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