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For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.\nWhat we are looking for\nWe are seeking a detail-oriented Hardware Quality Assurance Engineer II to join our Hardware Safety and Quality team. The successful candidate will support the establishment, maintenance, and improvement of our Quality Management System (QMS) to help ensure alignment with ISO 9001 standards in the design, development, and operation of hardware products. This role contributes technical support, execution, and continuous-improvement activities under program and QMS leadership.\nIn this role you will\nSupport the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with ISO 9001 standards for hardware product design and development processes.\n\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams including design, engineering, production, and operations to help integrate quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.\n\nParticipate in internal audits, risk assessments, and management reviews to help ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and support continuous improvement of the QMS.\n\nAssist in coordinating and delivering quality-related training programs to increase awareness and encourage adherence to quality processes and standards.\n\nAnalyze data and metrics related to product quality, help troubleshoot issues, and support implementation of corrective actions as necessary.\n\nSupport quality improvement projects and initiatives, applying methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean principles to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.\n\nContribute to ISO 9001-related inquiries and audit preparation, working with program leads and external auditors as required.\n\nMaintain accurate documentation and records related to quality activities, audits, and compliance assessments.\n\nStay current with industry trends, best practices, and updates related to ISO standards, and recommend opportunities for improvement in quality management.\n\nUse lean tools, statistical techniques and analytical methods to support problem solving, root cause discovery and corrective action (8D, 5-Why).\n\nTrack quality performance metrics, help prioritize issues, and drive continuous improvement activities with cross-functional teams.\n\nWork on continuous improvement of quality processes and procedures and assist with development of quality objectives complementary to organizational objectives.\n\nParticipate in initiatives to support business and quality objectives.\n\nRequired qualifications\nPractical experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems.\n\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.\n\nTypically 3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or related roles, with exposure to quality management systems, hardware product development, and operations. (Candidates with broader or deeper experience will also be considered.)\n\nWorking knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and quality management methodologies.\n\nExperience with quality tools and techniques such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and similar methods.\n\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at multiple levels.\n\nDetail-oriented with solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.\n\nCertification in Quality Management, such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), is desirable but not required.\n\nComfortable working in a fast-paced team environment.\n\nDesirable qualifications\nExperience with IATF 16949, ISO 26262.\n\nFamiliarity with Minitab or other statistical software.\n\nExperience programming or scripting (C++, Python or equivalent) is a plus.\n\nExperience with Jira, Jama, Arena, and general familiarity with PLM, ERP, and MRP systems.\n\nAbility to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and 3rd parties.\n\nFor roles based in Pittsburgh, PA: The salary range for this position is $126,000 - $201,000 per year. \nAurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.\nWorking at Aurora\nAt Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together - all without any jerks.\nWe believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy, and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, Aurorans are expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week, with some roles requiring more frequent in-office presence, up to 5 days per week, based on operational needs.\nOurCareers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.\nOur commitment to safety\nAt the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.\nOur commitment to inclusion\nAurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. 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