Staff Quality Engineer

Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.

• •Own Factory Quality & Yield Performance: Establish, monitor, and drive continuous improvement across key manufacturing quality metrics—including First Time Quality (FTQ) First Pass Yield (FPY), Scrap & Rework Rates, and End-of-Line (EOL) failure escape rates across sub-assembly and final integration lines.
• •Drive Process Characterization & Statistical Control: Design and execute Measurement System Analysis (Gage R&R), Process Capability studies (Cp/Cpk), and Statistical Process Control (SPC) charting on critical-to-quality (CTQ) parameters, such as automated torque fastening, press-fits, PCBA flashing, and joint calibration.
• •Champion PFMEA & Control Plans: Develop, maintain, and rigorously update Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and manufacturing Quality Control Plans (QCP). Ensure lessons learned from field returns (CAPA/RMA) and NPI prototypes are proactively mitigated in line architecture.
• •Own Line 8D & Root Cause Problem Solving: Lead cross-functional problem-solving initiatives using 8D, DMAIC, 5-Why, and Fishbone methodologies for chronic manufacturing defects, line stops, and assembly quality escapes, driving verified corrective and preventive actions.
• •NPI to Production Quality Transition: Partner with NPI and Manufacturing Engineering during build phases (EVT/DVT/PVT) to audit assembly lines, validate line tooling/fixtures, sign off on quality gates, and certify line readiness for commercial rate ramp.
• •Standardize Quality Work Instructions & Inspection: Define and implement standardized incoming/in-process inspection criteria, quality verification fixtures, Go/No-Go tooling, and assembly quality checklists across workstations.
• •Executive Quality Reviews & Pareto Analytics: Analyze factory defect trends to publish regular quality Pareto analyses, root-cause summaries, and corrective action status updates to operations and engineering leadership.

• •Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent technical degree.
• •Experience: 8+ years of hands-on Manufacturing Quality, Quality Engineering, or Advanced Manufacturing experience supporting high-complexity, low-to-mid volume electromechanical systems (Robotics, Automotive/EV, Aerospace, Industrial Automation, or Medical Devices).
• •Process & Tooling Expertise: Proven expertise implementing quality controls for complex electro-mechanical assemblies, high-torque robotic actuators, precision gearboxes, structural bonded assemblies, wire harnesses, and PCBA/box-build integration.
• •Statistical & Quality Engineering Toolkit: Advanced practitioner in SPC, Gage R&R, Cp/Cpk analysis, PFMEA, Control Plans, IQ/OQ/PQ, and structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, 5-Why, Ishikawa, FTA).
• •Factory Systems Exposure: Direct experience working within Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms for quality gate enforcement and traceability.

• •Based full-time on-site at our manufacturing facility in Salem, OR, with daily presence on the assembly floor, quality inspection areas, and test bays.
• •Occasional travel (up to 15%) to regional contract manufacturers, key sub-tier component suppliers, or our Fremont, CA engineering center.

• •This is an onsite position at our Salem office.

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.

$140,000 — $182,000 USD

• •401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
• •Equity: Company stock options.
• •Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
• •Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
• •Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• •Time Off:
• •Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
• •Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days