Hardware Quality Industrialization Engineer

Kodiak Robotics

Mountain View, California, United States
Base: $130,000 - $170,000 usd; bonus/equity: compe...
On-site
3+ years in quality or supplier industrialization
Experience in aerospace, automotive, or autonomous vehicles
Strong track record of supplier evaluation and management
Kodiak Robotics is seeking a founding member to build its quality and supplier management team from the ground up

Job Summary

  • Kodiak Robotics is seeking a founding member to build its quality and supplier management team from the ground up.
  • The role involves evaluating suppliers, analyzing field returns, and driving root cause analysis for hardware components like PCBAs and harnessing.
  • Candidates will benefit from competitive compensation including equity, comprehensive medical plans, and flexible PTO policies.

Matching Summary

Kodiak Robotics is seeking a founding member to build its quality and supplier management team from the ground up.

Salary

Base: $130,000 - $170,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Competitive equity and annual bonuses included; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and wellness perks

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3+ years in Quality or Supplier Industrialization
  • Experience in Aerospace, Automotive, or Autonomous Vehicles
  • Strong track record of supplier evaluation and management
  • Statistical quality control analysis expertise
  • Problem solving tools like 8D, 5 whys, fishbone diagram

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to manage competing priorities across the company
  • Designing and building a quality team from the ground up
  • Collaboration with external manufacturing partners

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 3+ years experience in Quality or Supplier Industrialization
  • Background in Aerospace, Automotive, or Autonomous Vehicles industry
  • Strong statistical quality control analysis skills
  • Proficiency with problem-solving tools (8D, 5 whys, fishbone)

Work Rights

May require US person status or citizenship depending on export license requirements

Sponsorship: available

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