Agility Robotics

Agility Robotics

Senior Manager, Quality (IQC/SQE)

Onsite- Salem, OR · Senior · Full-time

No sponsorship$146k-$189kDetected 6 days ago
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About the role

  • Agility Robotics is looking for a Senior Manager,Incoming Quality Control and Supplier Quality Engineering (IQC/SQE).
  • Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) & Governance
  • Supplier Qualification & Audits: Establish robust qualification frameworks for new suppliers.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, mentor, and develop a world-class team of SQEs and IQC inspectors/technicians, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes career growth and technical excellence.
  • Define and execute the roadmap for scaling IQC and SQE operations to support new product introductions (NPI) and high-volume global manufacturing.
  • Drive the execution of APQP, including Part Production Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Control Plans with key global suppliers.
  • Own the Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) process, ensuring suppliers utilize disciplined problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) to identify root causes and implement systemic preventative actions.
  • This role is responsible for ensuring that all components, sub-assemblies, and finished goods supplied by external partners meet stringent design, reliability, and compliance standards before entering the production lifecycle.
  • Team Performance: Recruit, mentor, and develop a world-class team of SQEs and IQC inspectors/technicians, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes career growth and technical excellence.
  • Operational Scaling: Define and execute the roadmap for scaling IQC and SQE operations to support new product introductions (NPI) and high-volume global manufacturing.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Compliance to seamlessly transition products from design to mass production.
  • Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP): Drive the execution of APQP, including Part Production Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Control Plans with key global suppliers.
  • Supplier Performance Management: Develop and monitor Supplier Quality Dashboards (tracking metrics such as DPPM, SCAR response times, and yield rates). Conduct regular Business Reviews (QBRs) with critical vendors.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Systems, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or ISO 13485), GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and advanced metrology tools.
  • Technical Expertise: Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or ISO 13485), GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and advanced metrology tools.
  • Travel: Ability to travel domestically and internationally to visit supplier sites and manufacturing facilities.

Nice to have

  • Provided for eligible roles.
  • All of our roles are U.S.-based.
  • Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.
  • Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
  • Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment.
  • Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
  • Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies.
  • We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page.

Compensation

  • The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

  • Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
  • Company stock options.
  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
  • Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.

Company info

  • Includes a 6% company match.

Visa & Work Authorization

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