# Senior / Staff Quality Engineer

**Company:** [Zoox](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/zoox)
**Location:** Hayward, CA, Foster City, CA
**Role:** QA Engineering
**Salary:** $178k – $221k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** six sigma, pfmea, control plans, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, mes, Jira, shainin red x, quality management systems, ERP Systems
**Posted:** 2026-07-22

> Senior/Staff Quality Engineer responsible for managing quality issues, root cause analysis, corrective actions, NVH diagnostics, and continuous improvement in manufacturing and vehicle release processes. Requires BS in Engineering, 8+ years manufacturing experience (auto/aviation preferred), and expertise in Six Sigma or advanced problem-solving.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Manage quality issue tracking to implement Containment, drive Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action for non-conformances identified during production quality audits and vehicle release process.
- Support diagnosis of NVH issues reported during Rider Quality Audit and EFR process; establish standard NVH inspection process and define required tools.
- Design, champion, and execute strategic continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of production quality audit, EFR and issue resolution.
- Work cross-functionally with Supplier Quality, Manufacturing and Vehicle Development to strategically resolve systemic product and process issues.
- Support development and review of PFMEA and Control Plans to ensure compliance and robust risk mitigation strategies for all critical manufacturing processes.
- Communicate technical results clearly and accurately and drive issues to successful closure.

## Requirements
- BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive, aviation or contract manufacturing.
- Proven expertise in advanced problem-solving methodologies (e.g., Shainin Red X, Six Sigma Black/Green Belt) and demonstrated success driving systemic quality improvements across the value stream.
- Strong planning, organizational, analytical, negotiation, interpersonal, decision-making, oral and written communication skills.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience.
- Expertise in using quality management and ERP systems (SAP, MES, JIRA, etc.) for data extraction, analysis, and reporting.
- ASQ Certification (e.g., Certified Quality Engineer - CQE or Six Sigma Black Belt).

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