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As the Manager of Hardware Quality Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring Canopy’s products meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance. You will build and lead the Hardware Quality pillar, overseeing the entire lifecycle of our products, from initial design validation to mass production and field performance. You will be responsible for translating high-level quality objectives into actionable engineering strategies, establishing robust testing frameworks, and ensuring our automotive security products integrate seamlessly and reliably into their vehicle environments. You will define the overall quality strategy, establishing a culture of continuous improvement that bridges engineering, manufacturing, and customer experience.
Job Responsibility:
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of Quality Engineers and Test Engineers
Lead the end-to-end hardware testing strategy to ensure all products meet functional, performance, environmental, safety, and regulatory compliance standards
Manage the hardware testing facilities and vehicle fleet to ensure the team is fully equipped to execute their work
Champion the "Design for Quality" methodology within the engineering organization
Drive manufacturing quality standards with our Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and key suppliers
Lead the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) framework with suppliers and manage the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Own the warranty return and RMA process
Establish and maintain the Hardware Quality Management System, ensuring alignment with relevant automotive standards
Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of progressive experience in hardware quality, reliability, or test engineering (Automotive or Consumer Electronics preferred)
Proven track record of building and scaling engineering teams from the ground up
Experience in people management, including conducting performance reviews, setting clear KPIs, and creating career development plans
Deep understanding of quality tools and methodologies, including APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, 8D, SPC, Gage R&R, and Six Sigma
Experience managing lab safety, test equipment maintenance, and vehicle fleet logistics
Proven experience standing up and implementing Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Experience establishing testing infrastructure, including environmental (thermal, shock, vibe) and reliability testing (HALT/HASS)
Familiarity with automotive quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 26262) and regulatory certification processes
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence stakeholders across Engineering, Product, and Operations
Nice to have:
Progressive experience in hardware quality, reliability, or test engineering in Automotive or Consumer Electronics
Reside within the Detroit area or nearby, with the ability to work in a hybrid environment and regularly commute to our Detroit office as needed
What we offer:
Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage
Health care and dependent care spending accounts
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee discount programs
Retirement plan with a generous company match
Generous Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Holidays
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short- and long-term disability
Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance