(Senior) Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Description

• We’re looking for a (Sr) Quality Assurance Engineer role as a member of Amazon RIVR’S Supply Chain and Manufacturing team. Note that it’s a 2-in-1 role, that covers 2 traditionally roles commonly known as “SQE- supplier quality engineer’’ and “ Manufacturing Quality Engineer”

• You will own the quality strategy for our most critical assets: the actuator module and the Final Assembly of the quadruped robot.

• You will work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment where you will be expected to define inspection criteria, build processes, and instill a culture of quality without slowing down our momentum.

What you’ll be doing

• Define critical-to-quality (CTQ) parameters for mechanical and electrical parts and assemblies for both suppliers’ parts and RIVR‘s production floor.

• Monitor and keep track of critical quality metrics (e.g. scrap rate, cp/cpk, OEE, etc.), maintain a quality related parameter data base.

• Propose and Lead the execution of quality improvement solutions for both suppliers’ incoming parts and Amazon RIVR’S production floor.

• Manage the Non-Conforming Material Report process; lead root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, FTA ...) for issues found in incoming parts and Amazon RIVR‘s production and testing floor.

• Manage incoming quality control (IQC) for critical components such as machined structural parts, PCBA boards, and high-cost actuators.

• Lead supplier sides’ qualification audits for both new and existing partners, identify quality risks and propose control methodology. Drive corrective actions to closure with verified effectiveness.

• Own the supply chain and production quality tool and quality system （IT system, workflows, document templates ) establishment.

• Implement end-of-line (EOL) testing procedures for the full quadruped robot, including motion tests, payload validation, and safety checks.

• Travel to key suppliers (as needed) to conduct source inspections and resolve quality bottlenecks.

What you must have

• Bachelor or above degree in Engineering.

• Proficient - a ’daily user‘ of the Classic quality analysis tool and capable of applying them in work.

• Certified Six sigma green belt or black belt.

• Familiar with ISO9001 quality audit process.

• At least 5 years of experience in volume production projects in robotics, e-bike, consumer electronics or automotive.

• Deep understanding of mechanical inspection tools (CMM, calipers, torque audit) and electrical testing tools.

• Ability to read technical drawings, in particular must be familiar with GD&T knowledge.

• At least 3 complete independent projects experience working for a new product at volume production phase.

• Proactive spirit, willing to take on tasks that’s challenging and complicated.

• Good reading and writing and English skills.

Get some bonus points

• Proven track record in a high-growth environment, specifically transitioning a company from a small team (under 50) through the production scaling phase.

• Cross-cultural communication experience is highly preferred; ability to collaborate effectively with global teams.

• Full professional proficiency in English (both written and verbal).

• Design Engineer background.