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Engineering Manager, Hardware Quality

United States, Detroit 126350.00 - 177975.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 14, 2026
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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

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