Quality Engineer, Manager

About the role:

Mytra is seeking its foundational Quality Engineering Manager to build and champion a culture of quality across our hardware and supply chain operations. This is a unique opportunity to design, implement, and own our entire quality strategy from the ground up.

You'll be the hands-on expert working closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing—establishing robust quality systems from incoming parts and vendor qualifications to final product assembly. If you're a detail-oriented, action-driven leader passionate about building the quality foundation in a fast-moving, innovative hardware environment, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

As the Quality Engineering Manager, you will be instrumental in ensuring the excellence and reliability of Mytra's products by:

• Supplier Quality Management:
• • Build supplier quality processes from scratch, including rigorous vendor qualification, ongoing performance tracking, and leading formal Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).
• Inspection & Control:
• • Establish and execute incoming part inspection protocols for critical mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical components.
  • Perform hands-on inspections using precision tools like calipers, micrometers, multimeters, and CMM.
  • Maintain and manage all essential part approval documentation, including FAIs (First Article Inspections), PPAPs, and Control Plans.
• Design & Manufacturing Quality:
• • Collaborate with engineering during early-stage Design Reviews, focusing on DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturing/Assembly) and proactive quality risk mitigation (FMEA).
  • Ensure engineering drawings are developed to enable effective quality control and inspection practices.
  • Support prototype and production runs by leading quality checks with the build and assembly teams.
• Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement:
• • Lead or support Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions (RCCA) for internal defects, incoming material issues, and field failures using methodologies like 8D and 5-Whys.
  • Define and track internal quality metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives across all relevant teams.
  • Develop and maintain critical quality documentation, including inspection Work Instructions, checklists, and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).

Qualifications:

• Education: BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in Quality Engineering, with a preference for experience in a startup, robotics, high-volume manufacturing, or complex electromechanical hardware environment.
• Technical Expertise: Proven strong hands-on inspection experience and comfort working in lab, shop floor, or supplier site settings.
• Quality Systems Knowledge: Proficient use of core quality tools such as FMEA, 5-Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa, and 8D problem solving.
• Supplier Management: Extensive experience working with, qualifying, auditing, and managing Contract Manufacturers and suppliers.
• Mindset: Comfort and proven success in a dynamic, fast-changing startup environment where establishing new processes is the norm.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in early-stage NPI (New Product Introduction) cycles and prototype manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP/PLM systems.
• Familiarity with standards like GD&T, IPC, or robotics system integration.
• Certifications such as CQE, Six Sigma, or experience with ISO 9001.

A Final Note:

You're encouraged to apply even if you can't take on every example project in its totality. We work closely and collaboratively at Mytra - No one takes on projects alone. We seek people who are eager to work together, learn new things, and bring unique perspectives.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive compensation + equity grants at a high growth company backed by top tier VCs
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), commuter benefits, and pet insurance
• Lively modern combined office and lab space where we rapidly iterate through design, build and test phases
• Lunch and snacks provided in the office; we eat and share stories together at the "long" table
• Flexible hours and flexible PTO

Pay Notice:

• Compensation for this position will be negotiated based on the candidate's experience level and location. The posted salary band is applicable only to the San Francisco Bay Area and is subject to change.