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ALSO is seeking a highly motivated Senior Advanced Quality Engineer (AQE) with a specialization in Mechanical Engineering to join our team. We are looking for exceptional quality and engineering professionals to bring ALSO's engineered products to life. This team exists to embed 'Quality, Done Right' across the entire product lifecycle, serving as the strategic 'Voice of Quality' for our R&D and Engineering teams. In this vital role, you will champion product quality upstream, influencing mechanical architecture to prevent defects long before manufacturing begins. You will serve as the bridge between our Palo Alto design hub and our overseas Operations quality teams.
Job Responsibility:
Drive Upstream Quality: Partner deeply with Mechanical Design Engineers to engineer robustness into products, influencing architecture and driving 'Design for Manufacturability' (DFM) and 'Design for Assembly' (DFA) for mechanical systems
Risk Management: Lead precision execution of DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) for mechanical subsystems, defining critical-to-quality features and control plans
NPI Execution: Own the design quality process from start to finish, implementing Safe Launch Plans and Master Control Plans during the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase
Technical Problem Solving: Lead root cause investigations and failure analysis for mechanical failures in test or development environments
Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the liaison between R&D in Palo Alto and overseas manufacturing partners, ensuring design intent is perfectly translated into production
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or a relevant technical field
10+ years of relevant experience in Quality Engineering, R&D, or NPI in a hardware/manufacturing environment
Deep specialized knowledge in one or more of: Mechatronic/Vehicle: EV powertrain systems (motors, gearboxes) and processes like geartrain assembly, winding, magnetizing, and welding
Bike FATP: Metal parts manufacturing, bike alignment, wheel assembly, and Bike EOL testing
Fabrication: Metal or plastic parts manufacturing processes (e.g., die casting, extrusion, stamping, injection molding, forging, machining)
Expert ability to read and interpret complex mechanical drawings and GD&T
Deep knowledge of APQP and PPAP methodologies
Proficiency with Arena PLM (or similar), Jira, and Microsoft/Google suites
A self-starter with a process-oriented mindset, able to influence without authority and execute in an extremely fast-paced environment
Nice to have:
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
Proven experience working with Tier 1 Contract Manufacturers (CMs) in Asia, Mexico, or Europe
Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a relevant engineering field
What we offer:
Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options
One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates
Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny