Product Quality Engineer – Materials

Cricut is seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Product Quality Engineer Materials to lead quality planning and validation for Cricut materials including adhesive vinyl heat transfer vinyl (HTV) printable coatings specialty films and related consumables with a heavy focus on material/machine interactions. 

This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test plans that ensure new and existing materials meet Cricuts performance reliability machine compatibility and user-experience standards. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in product development and understands how to translate customer use cases into measurable repeatable validation methods. 

Key Responsibilities 

Test Strategy & Validation Planning 

• In conjunction with engineering develop comprehensive quality validation plans for new and sustaining materials (vinyl HTV printable substrates laminates specialty coatings etc.) with a heavy focus on machine interactions 

• Translate product requirements user use cases and regulatory needs into structured test protocols. 

• Define acceptance criteria sampling plans and statistical validation methods. 

• Establish Production Validation (PVT) test plans aligned with product development milestones. 

• Identify risks and define mitigation-focused test strategies. 

Materials Performance Testing 

• Oversee quality testing for: 

• Adhesion performance (various substrates: fabric wood metal glass plastics) 

• Wash durability and wear resistance 

• Environmental aging (UV humidity temperature cycling) 

• Print compatibility (ink adhesion color fastness coating integrity) 

• Cutter performance (cut force weeding characteristics backing stability) 

• Heat transfer performance (temperature pressure dwell time windows) 

• Develop application simulations that replicate real customer crafting environments. 

Cross-Functional Product Development Support 

• Partner with Product Management Materials Engineering Sourcing and Suppliers to ensure quality is built into new materials and machines from concept through launch. 

• Participate in design reviews and provide quality risk assessments. 

• Lead Quality Reviews for key programs 

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement 

• Analyze test results using statistical tools to determine performance margins and robustness. 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for test methods and validation efficiency. 

• Maintain test documentation reports and quality records in accordance with company standards. 

• Identify opportunities to automate or standardize material testing processes. 

Qualifications :

Required 

• Bachelors degree in STEM or related field 

• 3-5 years of experience in product quality materials engineering or product development. 

• Experience developing and executing formal test plans and validation protocols. 

• Strong understanding of materials performance testing (adhesives films coatings textiles polymers). 

• Experience with statistical analysis and structured problem-solving methods. 

• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced product development environment. 

Key Competencies 

• Strong analytical and experimental design skills 

• Structured documentation-driven mindset 

• Hands-on lab and testing aptitude 

• Risk-based thinking 

• Clear technical communication 

• Customer-use-case orientation 

• Ability to balance speed-to-market with product quality 

Additional Information :

Weve Got You Covered

At Cricut we take care of our people. Enjoy competitive Medical Dental and Vision coverage a 401(k) match generous PTO tuition reimbursement and a yearly lifestyle stipend to support your wellness and passions. Youll also receive exclusive employee discountsand best of all youll be surrounded by some of the most talented creative and curious minds out there.

A Quick Note Before You Apply

Cricut is in an exciting chapter of transformation. Were evolving fastrefining our strategy growing our teams and raising the bar across everything we do. This is an incredible opportunity for the right kind of personbut its not for everyone.

Were looking for A-playerspeople who thrive in dynamic environments turn challenges into momentum and consistently deliver their best work. If that sounds like you read on.

Heres what makes someone a great fit for this role (and for this moment at Cricut):

• You move with urgency. You dont wait for perfect clarity to actyou start learn and adjust.
• You set high standards. You take ownership deliver quality and hold yourself accountable.
• You stay focused when things move fast. You prioritize what matters most and tune out the noise.
• You collaborate like a pro. You elevate others communicate clearly and bring a low-ego high-output energy.
• You embrace AI as part of your toolkit. From idea exploration to data analysis and creative problem-solving you leverage AI to accelerate innovation and amplify impactbecause technology and creativity go hand-in-hand here.

What to Do Next: Please attach your resume cover letter and/or include links to your portfolio or other social presence. If you want to show your super powers in other ways include that information too. You can be sure that Cricut is an employer who values individuality equality and diversity so tell us what youre all about. If you are a Maker or a DIY enthusiast whether you think you are a good one or not we would love to hear about it when you send us your information.

Cricut is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This position is contingent on successfully completing a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Cricut participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time