Quality Engineer, Manufacturing (Robotics)

Location: Hayward, California, United States; onsite

Salary: $90,000–$150,000 per year, plus equity

Company

hirify.global builds humanoid robots, including NEO, for safe operation alongside people in the home.

What you will do

• Develop and implement manufacturing quality strategies for humanoid robotic hardware.
• Build quality systems and validation frameworks covering subassemblies, PCBA validation, and full-system end-of-line testing.
• Lead PFMEA and failure analysis activities to reduce manufacturing escapes and improve process robustness.
• Analyze production and test-station data to identify yield-loss drivers, recurring failures, and corrective actions.
• Partner with Test, Firmware, and Design Engineering to integrate scalable quality checks into manufacturing workflows.
• Drive DOE and validation activities to improve test accuracy, pass/fail thresholds, and production consistency across manufacturing sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience supporting electromechanical hardware testing or manufacturing quality environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing quality systems for electromechanical hardware products.
• Experience with PFMEA, Gage R&R, DOE, and statistical analysis methodologies.
• Familiarity with PCBA testing, sensor validation, actuator testing, calibration workflows, or end-of-line manufacturing test systems.
• Analytical mindset and strong technical documentation and process development capabilities.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with scalable manufacturing test systems across multiple production sites.
• Experience in startup or fast-paced hardware development environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Builder-focused environment emphasizing ownership, speed, honesty, respect, and high standards.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match, plus FSA and HSA options.
• Commuter benefits, disability and life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Onsite snacks and catered lunches.