New Product Introduction (NPI) Quality
Work closely with hardware and software engineering manufacturing and customer support teams to spot potential issues early implement improvements and make sure realworld feedback helps shape product development.
Lead and execute qualification and reliability testing to ensure product readiness for manufacturing and launch.
Facilitate risk assessments and validation reviews to identify and mitigate potential quality and safety concerns.
Develop and implement quality controls and inspection plans in collaboration with contract manufacturers and internal teams. Coordinate regulatory and product safety efforts working with legal counsel and external certification bodies.
Monitor quality metrics during early production stages analyze data and recommend design or process improvements to enhance reliability.
Sustaining and Operational Quality
Oversee the quality and performance of inmarket products ensuring customer satisfaction and longterm reliability.
Improve and develop internal quality processes to enhance product reliability streamline defect resolution and ensure consistent quality standards across all products.
Maintain clear and timely communication with stakeholders providing visibility into quality metrics and escalating critical issues when necessary.
Track and analyze field performance data including the evaluation of returned products to identify trends resolve issues and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate with customer support hardware engineering and field service teams to address and prevent recurring quality concerns.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by developing and refining internal quality processes ensuring lessons learned are integrated into future product designs and manufacturing workflows.
Skills and Qualifications
57 years of experience in quality engineering with a focus on new product introduction and sustaining quality disciplines.
Strong technical foundation in electromechanical systems and manufacturing quality principles.
Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies (e.g. FMEA) validation processes and product safety strategies.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with a datadriven approach to decisionmaking.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively work across multiple disciplines.
Experiencing working with manufacturing partners in Asia and ability to take evening and morning calls as needed.
Selfstarter with a proactive attitude capable of balancing independent work and team coordination.
Experience with PLM systems and regulatory certifications.
Experience with complex consumer electronics is a plus.
We are currently not accepting resumes or any other contact from external recruiters.
HOW WE WORK
Authentic and Inclusive:We embrace each and every one of our differences and celebrate our diversity. We commit to fostering a space where everyone belongs and is heard.
Nimble with Purpose:We are a fleet of speedy boats instead of a barge. As pathfinders of positive change we adapt our focus with ease when our purpose points us in a new direction
Resilient Teammates:We support our Hydrow teammates and members through challenges: technical personal or unexpected waves. We overcome the present obstacle and persevere together.
Hydrow is a community of innovators risktakers and trailblazers who celebrate individual differences and recognize that unique perspectives make us stronger smarter and more successful. Hydrow actively seeks applicants who can bring a variety of experiences perspectives and backgrounds to the team. Hydrow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin gender sex pregnancy pregnancyrelated condition sexual orientation marital status religion age disability qualified handicap gender identity results of genetic testing military status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Our team values diversity in experience and backgroundswe do our best work when we create space for different voices and perspectives. Whatever unique experiences or skill sets you bring we look forward to learning from each other.
BENEFITS AND PERKS (Full Time Permanent Hydrownauts)
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums 100 Paid For By Hydrow
Unlimited PTO Policy
$150/week Reimbursable for Childcare
401k
Free Membership to the Hydrow App and access to a free Hydrow
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