Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

Agility's commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers-tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.

About the Role

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer drives supplier quality strategy for critical hardware and electromechanical supply chains. This role develops supplier quality metrics, qualification methods, audit processes, and development plans to build a reliable, scalable, and high-performing supplier base.

Key qualities and skills

• Strong understanding of electromechanical manufacturing processes, quality systems, and industrial engineering principles.
• Deep knowledge of PCBA fabrication and assembly, electromechanical assembly processes, as SMT, wave solder, rework, cabling, and final test.
• Expert at GD&T and able to interpret mechanical drawings, PCB assemblies, harness drawings, and interface specifications.
• Familiarity with IPC standards, supplier process audits, and acceptance criteria for electronic assemblies.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficient in quality engineering tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements relevant to hardware and electronics manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability and willingness to travel to U.S. and foreign suppliers 10-50% of the time.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline plus 10+ years of relevant Supplier Quality Engineering experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in quality engineering principles, tools, and methodologies for hardware, electronics, and electromechanical products.
• Extensive experience assessing and qualifying suppliers, performing audits, source inspections, driving RCAs, and implementing CAPA.
• Strong understanding of QMS development, including supplier-facing policies, SOPs, and control requirements.
• Strong knowledge of NPI quality requirements at the supplier level within a hardware manufacturing company.
• Extensive experience with quality tools such as FAI, PPAP, CAPA, 8D, FMEA, and risk-based supplier management.
• Proficiency with analytical applications such as JMP, Minitab, Tableau, Power BI, and Excel.
• Strong ability to generate and analyze supplier KPI data, present trends, and influence cross-functional decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a customer-service culture.
• Ability to work independently while driving projects and influencing suppliers.
• ASQ certifications such as CQE, CSQP, or CMQ/OE are a plus.
• Familiarity with Net-Inspect is a plus

This position can be based out of our Salem, OR or Fremont, CA offices.

Pay and benefits

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Anticipated Salary Range $121,000 - $191,000 USD

In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:

• 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
• Equity: Company stock options.
• Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
• Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
• Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time Off:
• Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
• Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
• On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
• Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
• Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
• Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.

All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.

Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.