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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Quality Engineer, Hardware - **Company:** Gecko Robotics - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Altium Designer, Data Analysis, JIRA, Configuration Management, Information Systems, SolidWorks (CAD), Gecko (Software), Netsuite, Salesforce.Com, Technical Data Management Systems, Performance Monitor - **Published:** November 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_1dee09341 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) * 5+ years of experience in in quality engineering within a hardware, manufacturing, or electromechanical product environment * Hands-on experience across quality management systems and processes, including calibration systems, engineering drawing control, and configuration management * Demonstrated proficiency in inspection planning, GD&T interpretation, and measurement system analysis * Experience managing supplier quality, including audits, FAI, and supplier corrective action processes * Familiarity with internal audit methodologies and quality management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP or equivalent) * Strong root cause analysis skills with experience applying structured problem-solving frameworks * Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams with varied technical backgrounds * Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; active clearance preferred but not required * Willingness to travel (up to 25%) to support field testing and customer deployments Preferred Skills * CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) or CQA (Certified Quality Auditor) certification * Experience in a startup or high-growth environment where processes are being built from the ground up * Exposure to robotics, automation, or advanced manufacturing technologies * Experience with DOD contractual requirements, including FARs/DFARs * Experience with Nondestructive Testing (NDT) standards and techniques * Experience working with robotics, sensor data, or autonomous systems ## Description We are hiring a Quality Engineer to build, formalize, and support the quality systems that underpin our product development and robot operations. This role spans the full quality lifecycle - from establishing robust processes and inspection disciplines to driving supplier accountability, internal audit rigor, and systematic corrective action. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure that our inspection services are implemented effectively and efficiently - and that when problems arise, they are resolved at their root cause and don't recur. This is a hands-on role suited for a quality professional who is comfortable in both the details of technical standards and the dynamics of cross-functional collaboration. You'll have direct visibility into how your work shapes product reliability, supplier performance, and operational efficiency. This role includes up to 25% travel to other Gecko Robotics locations (Houston, United Arab Emirates, etc), supplier sites, and field environments. Must be able to obtain a US Government security clearance. This role supports U.S. Navy manufacturing programs. Its essential functions require regular access to export-controlled technical data, U.S. Government information systems, and customer facilities subject to U.S.-person access requirements. To satisfy the U.S. Government contractual and customer-access requirements applicable to this role, the selected candidate must qualify as a "U.S. person," that is, a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, or other protected individual, including a refugee or asylee, as defined by 8 U.S.C. ยง 1324b(a)(3). This requirement applies only to roles with these access needs and is not a general condition of employment at Gecko Robotics or its affiliates. What you will doProcess Development & Implementation * Develop, document, and maintain quality processes across Gecko Robotics's locations, including calibration and nonconforming product programs, engineering drawing release workflows, supplier performance, and configuration management procedures * Ensure quality systems are compliant with applicable standards and effectively implemented across programs and locations * Partner with engineering teams to integrate quality requirements early in the product development lifecycle * Continuously improve quality procedures based on data, audit findings, and lessons learned * Support the establishment and refinement of systems and tools to improve process efficiencies and cross-department collaboration, including PDM/PLM, ERP and CRM solutions Inspection Planning & Performance Monitoring * Develop inspection plans and acceptance criteria for incoming, in-process, and final inspections for robotic components, parts and assemblies * Own the performance of inspection activities - tracking metrics, identifying gaps, and implementing improvements * Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering to ensure inspection methods are practical, repeatable, and risk-appropriate * Maintain calibration records and monitor system integrity for inspection equipment * Support the performance of internal audits across multiple locations Supplier Qualification & Performance Management * Lead supplier qualification activities including documentation review, First Article Inspections (FAI) and reporting requirements * Monitor and manage supplier quality performance using scorecards, metrics, and structured feedback mechanisms * Drive supplier corrective actions for non-conformances, ensuring timely resolution and sustained improvement * Build and maintain productive working relationships with key suppliers to proactively address quality risks Failure Analysis & Root Cause Leadership * Lead structured failure analysis and root cause investigations * Collaborate with inter-departmental teams to identify and implement effective corrective actions * Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders at all levels, including technical and executive audiences Corrective Action System * Own and administer the corrective action system, ensuring timely initiation, assignment and closure * Track and report on corrective action metrics, escalating overdue or at-risk items as appropriate * Verify effectiveness of corrective actions through follow-up audits and data analysis * Drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement around non-conformance resolution Technologies We Use * Onshape, Solidworks, Altium, Arena PDM/PLM solutions * NetSuite and Salesforce ERP/CRM supporting supply chain and operations * Atlassian Jira supporting critical process and feedback initiatives