Atomic Machines
Supplier Quality Engineer
Emeryville, or Santa Clara, California · Senior
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About the role
- This is a highly visible role that contributes directly to the success of Atomic Machine's vision.
- They will help establish and carry out robust supplier quality processes that ensure consistent product performance, manufacturability, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction throughout the supplier lifecycle.
- The ideal candidate is hands-on and detail-oriented, comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment, and motivated by the opportunity to help define quality for a new manufacturing paradigm.
Responsibilities
- Own supplier quality for an assigned commodity or supplier portfolio, from qualification through volume production, in compliance with ISO 9001 and other relevant certifications.
- Qualify new suppliers and parts: lead supplier assessments, first article inspection, and PPAP activities.
- Develop and maintain incoming inspection plans, test requirements, and acceptance criteria for assigned parts.
- Disposition non-conforming material and lead MRB activity for supplier-caused issues.
- Lead structured problem-solving with suppliers (8D, RCA, FMEA, 5 Whys) and verify that corrective actions are sustained at the source.
- Maintain supplier scorecards and quality KPIs (DPPM, yield, escapes, audit findings) and present trends in regular quality reviews.
- Track recurring supplier issues, perform root cause analysis, and escalate systemic risks.
- Support customer quality concerns traceable to supplied material, including preparing RCCA content for customer presentations.
- Partner with engineering on DFM and specification reviews to prevent quality issues before release
- participate in design reviews for assigned components.
Requirements
- 3-6+ years in supplier quality, quality engineering, or a closely related role in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with supplier qualification, audits, incoming inspection, PPAP, and supplier scorecards, preferably in an ISO 9001 environment.
- Working expertise in RCCA methodologies (FMEA, 8D, 5 Whys, fishbone/Ishikawa) and statistical tools for failure analysis, with a track record of corrective actions that stick.
- Experience supporting products from NPI through volume manufacturing.
- Familiarity with DFM principles and their impact on quality and yield.
- Proficiency with PLM, MES, and ERP systems
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field required.
Compensation
- $165,000 - $190,000 USD
Company info
- Founded by Jeff Holden - serial entrepreneur, ex-Amazon SVP and Uber's first Chief Product Officer - the company has raised $250 million to date.
- We are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including for individuals with disabilities.
Equal opportunity
- Atomic Machines is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and does not discriminate based on characteristics protected by applicable law.
- To request an accommodation, contact rc@atomicmachines.com.
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