Supplier Quality Engineer (Electrical)

Target start date: immediately.  Relocation provided.

Since its founding in 2015, 1X has been at the forefront of developing advanced humanoid robots designed for household use. Our mission is to create an abundant supply of labor via safe, intelligent humanoids. 

We strive for excellence in all we do, solving some of the hardest problems in robotics with the world’s most talented individuals. Every part of our robots is designed and produced in-house—from motor coils to AI—reflecting our vertically integrated approach. At 1X, you’ll own real projects, be recognized for your achievements, and rewarded based on merit.

We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations. 

As we scale from research and development to full-scale manufacturing, we are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer (Electrical).

Key Responsibilities

• Build and implement a scalable Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) system, including processes for supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and risk management.

• Lead supplier selection, qualification, and audits, while developing and implementing quality plans for a wide range of electrical components, assemblies, and functional tests, including PCBs, wire harnesses, connectors, and electromechanical systems

• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues using tools like 8D, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Provide feedback on vendor Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and inspection plans, and review first article inspection (FAI) reports to ensure parts meet specifications and regulatory standards (e.g. IPC, UL, CE, RoHS)

• Review and approve supplier process and tooling changes, establish process capability at the supplier, and drive process optimization to ensure consistent, reliable, and efficient production.

• Work with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to align quality expectations and integrate supplier quality into product development. Proactively identify areas of improvement both internally and with suppliers to continuously enhance the product & balance cost.

• Track supplier performance metrics and lead improvement initiatives to achieve and surpass quality goals. 

Assist suppliers in achieving and maintaining compliance with industry standards and certifications, ensuring alignment with regulatory and company requirements. Concrete understanding of J-STD-001, IPC-A-610 & 620,  IPC 6102.