Senior/Staff Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Zoox
Quality Assurance
Hayward, CA, USA
Posted on Sep 19, 2025
The Manufacturing Process Quality Engineer will ensure that all processes that are conducted as part of the assembly, bring-up, and End-of-Line (EOL) testing of our vehicles will meet the high-quality standard of Zoox. This includes the development and implementation of In-Line and End-of-Line quality checks as well as driving the root cause resolution of any issues that occur during the manufacturing process. As part of a daily routine, the Manufacturing Process Quality Engineer will interact with many different parties including Corporate Quality, Vehicle Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Software
In this role, you will
- Develop and integrate quality and functional checks into the manufacturing process
- Conduct root-cause analysis for any assembly-related issues, create and maintain PFMEAs
- Develop, implement, and optimize the End-of-Line process; including analysis of quality data to improve the assembly and test process
- Develop and Implement control plans
- Work cross-functionally to help resolve supplier quality or design-related issues that occurred during the manufacturing process
- Create the procedures, instructions, and processes that will allow Zoox to align with the international standards for Quality Systems (IATF 16949, ISO 9000, and similar). Additionally, you will contribute to the definition and improvement of Zoox Quality Policy and Manual.
Qualifications
- Engineering Degree in relevant field (Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial)
- Minimum 10 years of experience in quality/manufacturing engineering
- Experience with creating FMEA process / Control Plan / APQP
- Able to work fully independent with minimal supervision
Bonus Qualifications
- Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience
- Process Improvement certification (Lean Six Sigma / Red X - Shainin)
- CATIA V5/V6 experience
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.