Foundry Robotics
Head of Quality Engineering
San Francisco · Director · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$150k-$250kDetected 35 days ago
AuditingProcess ImprovementGD&TRoboticsLeadershipProblem SolvingAdaptabilityInternal Audit
About the role
- You will be the in-house technical authority on quality.
Responsibilities
- Architect, document, and own Foundry Robotics' AS9100D / ISO 9001:2015 QMS, and lead the company through third-party certification
- Own inspection plans, control plans, first article inspection, and quality records across assembly, test, and calibration operations
- Own nonconformance and corrective action end to end. Lead containment, drive root cause analysis, and prevent recurrence
Requirements
- 7+ years of quality engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, or equivalent demonstrated experience
- Working expertise in AS9100D and/or ISO 9001:2015 is a prerequisite.
- You have built or operated inside the standard and can write procedures that pass external audit
- Strong GD&T fluency and the ability to read, interpret, and challenge engineering drawings
- Experience with APQP / PPAP and IPC workmanship standards
- Experience in robotics, aerospace, defense, or other hardware-rich regulated industry
- Experience supporting multiple concurrent programs in a contract manufacturing environment
- Experience in an early-stage company where quality systems were built rather than inherited
Nice to have
- Nice to Have (Not Required)
Compensation
- build adaptive robotic assembly systems that make American manufacturing scalable, resilient, and competitive again.
- The base salary range for this full-time position in the location of
- $150,000 to $250,000 USD
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, and generous PTO.
- Compensation packages at Foundry Robotics for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits.
- Foundry Robotics employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval.
Company info
- Foundry Robotics is building an AI-native robotics manufacturing company focused on deploying advanced assembly and production capability for leading robotics companies and national-security-critical hardware. Basically, we're building robots that build robots.
- We are reimagining manufacturing through advanced robotics. Our mission is to rebuild the American manufacturing industry as an AI-first, assembly-focused, dual-use contract manufacturer. We aim to empower manufacturers with intelligent, efficient, and adaptable robotic systems that redefine productivity and quality. As a founding member of our engineering team, you will have a direct and significant impact on our product, culture, and ultimate success. This role is 100% in-person at our office in the mission, SF.
- The Role
- This role is for a Senior Quality Engineer who can build a quality function from first principles and run it credibly in front of demanding customers. You will architect our AS9100D-compliant Quality Management System (QMS) from scratch, lead the company through third-party certification, and own the system as our scope expands across new customers and programs. You will be the in-house technical authority on quality.
- Run the internal audit program, management review, and supplier quality, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements
- Serve as the quality point of contact for customer audits and source inspections, and report quality performance to leadership and customers
- Mentor inspectors, technicians, and junior quality staff as the team grows
- Foundry Robotics is building an AI-native robotics manufacturing company focused on deploying advanced assembly and production capability for leading robotics companies and national-security-critical hardware.
- Basically, we're building robots that build robots.
- We are reimagining manufacturing through advanced robotics.
- Our mission is to rebuild the American manufacturing industry as an AI-first, assembly-focused, dual-use contract manufacturer.
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