Hardware Quality Industrialization Engineer

Kodiak AI

Mountain View, CA, USA
Base: $110,000 - $130,000 usd; bonus/equity: compe...
On-site
3+ years quality or supplier industrialization experience
Supplier evaluation and management track record
Statistical quality control analysis expertise
Kodiak AI is seeking a Hardware Quality Industrialization Engineer to join its rapidly growing manufacturing team in Mountain View, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality engineering and supplier management, capable of establishing robust quality processes for autonomous vehicle technology

Job Summary

  • Kodiak Robotics is seeking a founding member to build the quality and supplier management team from the ground up.
  • The role involves evaluating suppliers, analyzing field returns, and driving root cause analysis to improve product design.
  • Candidates will work with internal test teams to establish test parameters and ensure compliance with certification requirements.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Kodiak AI is seeking a Hardware Quality Industrialization Engineer to join its rapidly growing manufacturing team in Mountain View, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality engineering and supplier management, capable of establishing robust quality processes for autonomous vehicle technology.

Salary

Base: $110,000 - $130,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k), and various wellness perks

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3+ years Quality or Supplier Industrialization experience
  • Supplier evaluation and management track record
  • Statistical quality control analysis expertise
  • Root cause analysis tools (8D, 5 whys, fishbone)
  • Experience in Aerospace, Automotive or Autonomous Vehicles

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Minimum of 3+ years in Quality or Supplier Industrialization
  • Strong background in supplier evaluation and management
  • Experience with statistical quality control analysis
  • Proficiency in problem-solving tools like 8D and 5 Whys

Work Rights

U.S. person status or citizenship may be required depending on export license needs

Sponsorship: available

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