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Quality / Manufacturing Engineer

Mettler-Toledo · Oakland, CA

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Level
Engineer
Team
Quality
Industry
Industrial
Posted
3 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at Mettler-Toledo (industrial) in Oakland, CA.

Tools it names
Root cause, SPC, FMEA, DOE, Minitab, FDA / GMP

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Quality Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $101k–$149k.

Median of the low and high ends of 109 live postings that list pay, out of 211 quality engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 210 other live quality postings in California.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $100k–$149k, from 106 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Root cause 78%
  • ✓ FMEA 53%
  • ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 44%
  • Supplier quality 44%
  • AS9100 42%
  • ISO 9001 36%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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Full description from Mettler-ToledoAs posted on their careers site.Show

responsibilities

are as follows:Production SupportUses and programs CMMs such as OGP Smartflash, Zeiss O-Inspect, Measuremind, Zone3, Calypso, Sprint MVP and Keyence 6100 series instruments. Supports and serves as backup for inspection team when needed. Leading teams in problem solving with manufacturing quality problems, using root cause analysis and 8D or similar methodology.Analyzes quality data and generates reports using Minitab, JMP or similar to perform Gauge R&R, capability analysis, statistical confidence testing, DOE. Utilizes SPC to monitor production.Determines sampling plans and advises inspectors in measurement, inspection and testing of materials.Manages discrepant material.Supports equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ and Measurement System Analysis)Performs supplier auditsService and Customer SupportUtilizes an understanding of metrology and uncertainty calculations to make decisions about calibration and to support customers.Responds to customer quality assurance departments' complaints concerning product failures, service calibration errors using SCARs/VCARs or 8D reports.Research and Development SupportPerforms risk analysis and failure prevention using tools such as DFMEA, PFMEA, DRBFM, Quality Mapping. Attends Product Development meetings, advises on quality risks, sets test plans and reviews test results.General Other SupportCompiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities.Maintains a working knowledge of the appropriate ISO standards, CE and FDA regulations.To be eligible for this position, you must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring any employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. This includes CPT, OPT, F-1, J-1, H-1B, or any other employment-based visa. Please note that we do not provide relocation or housing assistance at this time.

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Provides Quality Engineering Support to manufacturing involving injection molding, precision equipment assembly and calibration service. The

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