SambaNova
Process/Quality Engineer
San Jose, California, United States · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago
Full-Stack DevelopmentData AnalysisLLMsStatisticsProcess ImprovementMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringCommunicationCollaborationLean Manufacturing
About the role
- This role sits at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and supplier quality, ensuring that products meet technical specifications, regulatory standards, and customer expectations from development through production.
- Ensure compliance with engineering specifications, technical drawings, and applicable regulatory standards
- Define inspection and validation criteria for new products
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain quality documentation including SOPs, inspection plans, and control standards
- Own product quality metrics, reporting, and statistical analysis to drive data-based decision making
- Review and approve quality documentation and ensure proper document control processes
- Lead DFM (Design for Manufacturing) reviews between Engineering and Contract Manufacturers
- Provide hands-on support for manufacturing floor troubleshooting and process optimization
- Develop and maintain manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, repeatability, and yield
- Build and manage databases to track production performance and quality trends
- Lead or support yield improvement initiatives using data analysis and root cause methodologies
- Participate in Kaizen events and Six Sigma projects to drive operational excellence
- Identify process gaps and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- 5-7+ years of experience in electro-mechanical manufacturing environments
- Strong hands-on experience in process troubleshooting and quality engineering
- Experience with statistical analysis, yield improvement, and root cause methodologies
- Familiarity with quality systems, inspection standards, and documentation practices
Nice to have
- Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Kaizen methodologies
- Experience working with contract manufacturers and global suppliers
- Knowledge of NPI processes and scaling manufacturing operations
- Familiarity with quality tools such as SPC, FMEA, CAPA, 8D, etc.
- Why This Role Matters
- This role directly impacts product quality, customer satisfaction, and manufacturing scalability.
- Submission Guidelines
- Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at SambaNova Systems, you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified.
Skills
- The era of pervasive AI has arrived.
- SambaNova Suite™ is the first full-stack, generative AI platform, from chip to model, optimized for enterprise and government organizations.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
Compensation
- SambaNova offers a competitive total rewards package, including the base salary, plus equity and benefits.
Benefits
- SambaNova offers a competitive total rewards package, including the base salary, plus equity and benefits.
- We cover 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, and 77% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
- We also offer Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance plans in addition to Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options like Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care.
Company info
- Communicate effectively with internal teams, customers, and stakeholders on quality matters
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