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Staff Quality Engineer

Agility Robotics · Onsite- Salem, OR · On-site

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About Agility Robotics

Agility's humanoid robots are deployed today in manufacturing, distribution, and logistics. Proven automation for industrial environments. Backed by SoftBank VF.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Staff Manufacturing Quality Engineer to lead factory quality engineering across our final assembly, sub-assembly, and testing operations. In this role, you will hold technical ownership of line quality, process capability, and quality gate containment at our manufacturing facilities. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Executive Quality Reviews & Pareto Analytics: Analyze factory defect trends to publish regular quality Pareto analyses, root-cause summaries, and corrective action status updates to operations and engineering leadership
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent technical degree
  • Statistical & Quality Engineering Toolkit: Advanced practitioner in SPC, Gage R&R, Cp/Cpk analysis, PFMEA, Control Plans, IQ/OQ/PQ, and structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, 5-Why, Ishikawa, FTA)
  • Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ-CQE), Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB), or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
  • Experience with functional testing, End-of-Line (EOL) dyno/burn-in testing, and automated optical/laser measurement systems (CMM, Keyence, 3D profiling)
  • Familiarity with industrial automation and functional safety standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13849)
More about this role

Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Staff Manufacturing Quality Engineer to lead factory quality engineering across our final assembly, sub-assembly, and testing operations. In this role, you will hold technical ownership of line quality, process capability, and quality gate containment at our manufacturing facilities. You will partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, NPI, Supply Chain, and Design Engineering to establish rigorous process controls, qualify production lines, drive defect prevention, and ensure zero-escape assembly for mission-critical electromechanical systems.

About the Work

  • Own Factory Quality & Yield Performance: Establish, monitor, and drive continuous improvement across key manufacturing quality metrics—including First Time...

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