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Quality Engineer | Foster City, CA
Quality Engineer
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Foster City , CA

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Onsite

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Contract

Foster City, CA

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Onsite

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Contract

Job ID 76054|Posted Sep 1, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join a dynamic manufacturing quality team focused on ensuring vehicles meet rigorous standards throughout assembly, bring-up, and end-of-line testing. This role offers the opportunity to shape quality processes, solve complex production issues, and help improve quality systems in a highly collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and integrate in-line and end-of-line quality checks into the manufacturing process
  • Investigate assembly-related issues and drive root cause analysis through resolution
  • Support the development, optimization, and implementation of end-of-line testing processes
  • Create, maintain, and improve PFMEAs and control plans
  • Analyze quality data to identify trends and improve assembly and test performance
  • Partner with teams across quality, engineering, supplier quality, and software to resolve production issues
  • Help define and improve quality policies, manuals, and manufacturing quality procedures
  • Support alignment with recognized quality system standards and internal process requirements

Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
  • At least 3 years of experience in quality engineering or manufacturing engineering
  • Hands-on experience with FMEA, control plans, and APQP
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience improving manufacturing or quality processes

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier environments
  • Lean Six Sigma, Shainin, or similar process improvement certification
  • CATIA V5/V6 experience
  • Background supporting quality systems such as IATF 16949 or ISO 9000

Horizontal is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone is supported in contributing their best work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply if you meet the qualifications and are excited about the opportunity.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Horizontal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Horizontal is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or participate in the interview process, click here to request accommodation assistance.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

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