About the role
At Carbon, our mission goes beyond 3D printing. We are enabling creators everywhere to make what the world needs, right now. Our company is built on the idea that diverse fields of study must come together to solve intractable problems. We have grand ambitions to create technology that will influence industry around the world. You will be joining a diverse team with a vibrant culture, where team success is as important as celebrating individual contributions. Help us change the world and we will help you change yours. Carbon is looking for a Quality Engineer to join our team at our Sunnyvale, CA office. The ideal candidate shall take ownership of manufacturing quality on the production floor, partnering with technicians and engineers to ensure quality and timeliness of builds while proactively monitoring production and field data for systemic trends. This is a hands-on, highly autonomous role in a fast-paced engineering environment. We are looking for someone who can lead by example and drive critical decisions in cross-functional forums. This role is located in our Sunnyvale, CA office location and requires working onsite Monday through Friday. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, now or in the future. This role is not eligible for relocation.
Responsibilities: Core to Quality Investigate manufacturing nonconformance's and customer complaints, leading root cause investigations through to closure Contain quality issues using structured problem solving methods (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone) and verify applicable corrective actions hold Develop quality control plans and tests for mechanical, electrical, and optical subassemblies Support supplier quality efforts including running meetings, managing FAI, owning SCARs, and performing DFMEA Manufacturing Support Partner with technicians and engineers on the floor to troubleshoot issues and keep builds on schedule Drive continuous improvement (Lean, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma) to eliminate recurring yield loss, rework, or downtime Implement in-process inspection and SPC monitoring to catch issues at the point of occurrence Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with Engineering during NPI efforts to build manufacturability and quality