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Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that’s created a purpose-built robotaxi to give the world a better way to ride.
The Role
The Quality Engineer will ensure proper quality standards for parts received and products released, coordinate rework activities, and lead quality improvements in manufacturing processes.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Quality Engineer, Receiving and Vehicle Quality, will interact with quality, manufacturing, engineering, and fleet operations to ensure that parts received at Zoox meet quality and documentation expectations and that products released to service meet design specifications, functionality, customer expectations, and have required documentation. A successful candidate must have the ability to meet tight deadlines, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be detail-oriented, and be able to work independently.
In this role, you will:
- Maintain quality and inventory records for receiving inspection
- Coordinate rework activities with responsible part owners and supplier quality engineers
- Design, champion, and execute strategic continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the receiving inspection, production quality audit, and vehicle release processes.
- Work cross-functionally with Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, and Vehicle Development to strategically resolve systemic product and process issues
- Support the development and review of PFMEA and Control Plans to ensure compliance and robust risk mitigation strategies for all critical manufacturing processes
- Communicate technical results clearly and accurately and drive issues to successful closure
Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
- Minimum 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive, aviation, or contract manufacturing.
- Proven expertise in advanced problem-solving methodologies (e.g., Shainin Red X, Six Sigma Black/Green Belt) and demonstrated success driving systemic quality improvements across the value stream.
- Strong planning, organizational, analytical, negotiation, interpersonal, decision-making, oral, and written communication skills
Bonus Qualifications
- Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience
- Expertise in using quality management and ERP systems (SAP, MES, JIRA, etc.) for data extraction, analysis, and reporting.
- ASQ Certification (e.g., Certified Quality Engineer - CQE or Six Sigma Black Belt)
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.
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Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] 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.
Skills Required
- BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
- Minimum 4 years of experience in manufacturing environment
- Proven expertise in advanced problem-solving methodologies
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Zoox Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Zoox and has not been reviewed or approved by Zoox.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is extensive, with broad medical and vision options, company‑paid disability coverage, and multiple mental‑health resources. Feedback suggests coverage breadth and auxiliary programs support a wide range of needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include paid parental leave, additional pregnancy disability time, fertility coverage, and adoption/surrogacy assistance. Backup care and family‑oriented programs further reinforce support across life stages.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Day‑to‑day perks are robust, including free daily meals, fitness subsidies, commuter support, and on‑site amenities. Feedback suggests these lifestyle benefits enhance convenience and workplace experience, especially for office‑based roles.
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The Company
What We Do
Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that was founded to provide a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road. To achieve that goal, the company has spent the past 10 years creating a purpose-built robotaxi that gives the world a better way to ride.
Why Work With Us
At Zoox, we are working to solve one of the greatest technological challenges of our generation. From the beginning, we have been focused on our goal of reimagining transportation from the ground up. We are a mission-driven community of innovators working together to create a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road.
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