Quality & Reliability Engineer (Polymer Manufacturing)

Location

Location: San Carlos, CA, United States (On-site)

Salary

$42 – $50 per hour, offers equity

Company

hirify.global builds humanoid home robots combining robotics, AI, and manufacturing at scale, focusing on safe and reliable products.

What you will do

• Own quality on the polymer production line through rigorous process and product audits.
• Lead the Material Review Board (MRB) process for nonconforming materials with thorough documentation and cross-functional alignment.
• Contain production line issues rapidly with documented investigations and corrective actions.
• Analyze production data to identify emerging trends and drive quality improvements.
• Collect and report product audit data such as destructive pull tests and hardness measurements.

Requirements

• Location: Must work onsite in San Carlos, CA, United States
• 5+ years experience in polymer or materials production environment, especially adhesives and related failure modes.
• Experience leading root cause investigations and containment activities on production lines.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, JMP, or Minitab.
• Familiarity with quality methods including PFMEA, Control Plans, and MRB processes.
• Associate's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Manufacturing Technology, or related field.

Nice to have

• Experience with mechanical testing equipment like pull testers and Shore hardness gauges.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS) or ISO 9001 environments.
• Experience in high-growth or startup manufacturing environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Commuter benefits, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Onsite snacks and catered lunches.