Quality Engineer, Hardware

The role

You will build, formalize, and support quality systems for product development and robot operations. This includes developing quality processes, managing supplier performance, and leading root cause investigations.

What you will do

• Develop, document, and maintain quality processes including calibration and nonconforming product programs
• Ensure quality systems are compliant with applicable standards
• Partner with engineering teams to integrate quality requirements in product development
• Develop inspection plans and acceptance criteria for robotic components
• Own the performance of inspection activities and track metrics
• Lead supplier qualification activities including documentation review and First Article Inspections
• Monitor and manage supplier quality performance using scorecards
• Lead structured failure analysis and root cause investigations
• Own and administer the corrective action system
• Verify effectiveness of corrective actions through follow-up audits

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering within a hardware, manufacturing, or electromechanical product environment
• Hands-on experience across quality management systems and processes
• Proficiency in inspection planning, GD&T interpretation, and measurement system analysis
• Experience managing supplier quality, including audits, FAI, and supplier corrective action processes
• Familiarity with internal audit methodologies and quality management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP or equivalent)
• Strong root cause analysis skills
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance

Nice to have

• CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) or CQA (Certified Quality Auditor) certification
• Experience in a startup or high-growth environment
• Exposure to robotics, automation, or advanced manufacturing technologies
• Experience with DOD contractual requirements, including FARs/DFARs
• Experience with Nondestructive Testing (NDT) standards and techniques
• Experience working with robotics, sensor data, or autonomous systems
• Active security clearance

Benefits

• Company equity
• 401(k) matching
• Gender-neutral parental leave
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health
• Ongoing professional development
• Family planning assistance
• Flexible paid time off

Before you apply

• Must be able to obtain a US Government security clearance
• Must qualify as a U.S. person (U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, or other protected individual)
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

About the company

Gecko Robotics helps organizations ensure the availability, reliability, and sustainability of critical infrastructure using wall-climbing robots, sensors, and an AI-powered data platform.