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Quality Engineer - Metrology

Figure · San Jose · United States

$150,000–$225,000 per year

Posted: 12/17/2025 · Last checked: 10/12/2026

Job description

Quoted in full from Figure's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to work in our manufacturing facility helping to manage the Incoming Quality Lab.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage Incoming Quality Lab, manage QC workload, priority and make sure all equipments are in good operation oder.

  • Develop Quality Control Plan and Quality Work Instructions Lead and supervise QC inspectors to perform dimensional, visual and functional verifications.

  • Lead MRB meetings, manage MRB processes, collaborate with associated parties to resolve issues related.

  • Perform dimensional, visual, functional verification and other inspections per QC plan or Work Instructions.

  • Review and Approve First Article Inspection Report.

  • Initiate Non-conformance Report and Oversee Open Quality Tracker.

  • Keep the QC area in clean and organized conditions.

  • Support other QC related activities.

Requirements: 

  • 5+ years of similar experiences in a manufacturing environment.

  • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD models.

  • Expert on GD&T ASME Y14.5-2009 or ASME Y14.5-2018.

  • Expert on Sampling Plan C=0, and ASQ Z1.4/MIL-STD-105.

  • Proficiency with common inspection tools, including Digital Height Gage, caliper, micrometer, thread gages, etc. 

  • Attention to detail: capable of maintaining precision in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong communication skills: good verbal and written communications skills with analytics and numeracy.

Bonus Qualifications: 

  • Proficiency with CMM, OMM.

  • Certifications such as ASQ CQE, CQM, CRE, CQA.

  • Robotics or other high tech industry experience.

  • Understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and industrial engineering principles.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 to $225,000 per year.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.

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