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Etched

Product Quality Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$150K - $225K/yr

Job Summary Etched is hiring a Product Quality Engineer based in the US to ensure robust quality systems across our suppliers, domestic contract manufacturing and integration partners (L10 server ...

Everpure

Product Quality Engineer

Santa Clara, CA

$84K - $109K/yr

THE ROLE Everpure (formerly Pure Storage) is looking for a Product Quality Engineer to join our Global Supply Chain Operations Engineering team. In this exciting, multidisciplinary role, you'll play ...

SPAN

Product Quality Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120K - $156K/yr

Designing a flexible and distributed electrical grid The Role SPAN is looking for a Product Quality Engineer to join our Supply Chain & Manufacturing Operations. In this exciting, multidisciplinary ...

Stellantis

Product Quality Engineer

Warren, MI · On-site

$67K - $87K/yr

The Plant Quality Engineer (PQE) - Responsible for all aspects of product conformity for their systems / Components at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant. The PQE reports directly to the PQE Lead and ...

Arista Networks

Product Quality Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$120K - $178K/yr

Who You'll Work With This position reports to the Product Quality Engineer team within the Engineering organization. This role offers opportunities to collaborate with Engineering, New Product ...

Stäubli

Product Quality Engineer

Duncan, SC

$66K - $85K/yr

The Product Quality Engineer works under the accordance of Staubli Corporation's Quality Management System and ensure all aspects are respected within the purview for the role responsibilities. This ...

Synopsys

Product Quality Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$169K - $254K/yr

You are a detail-oriented and technically proficient engineer with a passion for ensuring the highest standards of product quality. With a strong background in hardware manufacturing, you excel in ...

Waymo

Product Quality Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$84K - $109K/yr

This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Product Quality Engineering Manager. You will: * Champions the quality within the product development team and facilitates the use of ...

Waymo

Product Quality Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$84K - $109K/yr

This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Product Quality Engineering Manager. You will: * Champions the quality within the product development team and facilitates the use of ...

Everpure

Product Quality Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$170K - $212K/yr

THE ROLE Everpure (formerly Pure Storage) is looking for a Product Quality Engineer to join our Global Supply Chain Operations Engineering team. In this exciting, multidisciplinary role, you'll play ...

Stellantis

Product Quality Engineer

Warren, MI · On-site

$67K - $87K/yr

The Plant Quality Engineer (PQE) - Responsible for all aspects of product conformity for their systems / Components at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant. The PQE reports directly to the PQE Lead and ...

Arista Networks

Product Quality Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$120K - $178K/yr

Who You'll Work With This position reports to the Product Quality Engineer team within the Engineering organization. This role offers opportunities to collaborate with Engineering, New Product ...

Actalent

Product Quality Engineer

Morrisville, NC

$45 - $60/hr

Product Quality Engineer Partner with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure the quality of advanced aerospace structures, including composites and metallics. Manage drawing reviews ...

Stellantis

Product Quality Engineer

Warren, MI · On-site

$67K - $87K/yr

The Plant Quality Engineer (PQE) - Responsible for all aspects of product conformity for their systems / Components at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant. The PQE reports directly to the PQE Lead and ...

Neocoil LLC

Product Quality Engineer

Pewaukee, WI · On-site

$79K - $111K/yr

This position provides expertise related to product quality including, but not limited to new product development, design transfer, sustaining engineering, manufacturing processes, change control in ...

CrossFire Group

Product Quality Engineer

Toledo, OH · On-site

$25 - $27.58/hr

Our client is looking for a Product Quality Engineer in Toledo, OH! This is a 12-month contract opportunity (possible extension or direct hire for the right candidate). Pay rate range is $25 to $27 ...

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How much do product quality engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for product quality engineer in the United States is $84,039.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,000.00 and $93,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a product quality engineer do?

A Product Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products meet established quality standards and specifications throughout the manufacturing process. They analyze production processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement quality control procedures to reduce defects and enhance product reliability. Product Quality Engineers also work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, conduct root cause analyses, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Their role is crucial in maintaining customer satisfaction and compliance with industry regulations.

What is the difference between Product Quality Engineer vs Quality Assurance Engineer?

AspectProduct Quality EngineerQuality Assurance Engineer
Primary FocusEnsuring product quality during development and manufacturing processesDeveloping and implementing testing procedures to ensure quality standards
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, product development, engineering teamsTesting labs, software environments, quality departments
CertificationsASQ CQE, Six Sigma, ISO certificationsISTQB, Six Sigma, ISO certifications

Both roles focus on quality but differ in scope. Product Quality Engineers work closely with engineering teams to improve product design and manufacturing, while Quality Assurance Engineers develop testing protocols to ensure quality standards are met. They often collaborate but have distinct responsibilities within the quality management process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a product quality engineer?

To thrive as a Product Quality Engineer, you need a solid understanding of quality control processes, manufacturing standards, and engineering principles, often supported by a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with statistical analysis software, Six Sigma or ISO certifications, and quality management systems like SAP or Minitab is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and addressing quality issues. These skills and qualifications are essential for ensuring product reliability, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in manufacturing environments.

What are some typical challenges product quality engineers face when working with cross-functional teams?

Product Quality Engineers often collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure products meet quality standards. A common challenge is balancing differing priorities—such as cost, speed, and quality—among stakeholders, which requires strong communication and negotiation skills. Additionally, resolving quality issues may involve coordinating corrective actions across departments, necessitating a proactive and solutions-oriented approach. Successfully navigating these challenges offers valuable experience and can lead to broader leadership opportunities within quality management.
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Infographic showing various Product Quality Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,039 per year, or $40.4 per hour.

Product Quality Engineer

Etched

San Jose, CA • On-site

$150K - $225K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

About Etched
Etched is building hardware for frontier intelligence. We co-design chips, racks, software, and manufacturing to deliver best-in-class throughput and latency across both prefill and decode workloads. Our first products are heavily focused on inference. Backed by hundreds of millions from top-tier investors and staffed by leading engineers, Etched is redefining the infrastructure layer for the fastest growing industry in history.
Job Summary
Etched is hiring a Product Quality Engineer based in the US to ensure robust quality systems across our suppliers, domestic contract manufacturing and integration partners (L10 server, L11 rack). You will own quality assurance for our advanced AI hardware builds-driving inspection and test strategies, resolving systemic issues, and ensuring that every system leaving the factory meets Etched's standards for performance and reliability.
This role will collaborate closely with Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, and Test Engineering, serving as the bridge between Etched HQ and factory teams. It is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on in the factory, while also establishing the scalable quality processes needed to support high-volume production.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead quality assurance across semiconductor (ASIC/chip), PCB/A, L6 component suppliers, L10 server manufacturers, and L11 rack integration partners in both the US and overseas.
  • Establish and maintain robust IQC, IPQC, and OQC processes, including inspection criteria, control plans, and quality gates across incoming materials, PCB/A manufacturing, system assembly, and rack integration.
  • Partner with suppliers and contract manufacturers to oversee SMT processes, including SPI, AOI, and X-ray inspection, ensuring process capability and defect prevention throughout PCB/A production.
  • Partner with Test Engineering to define system-level test coverage, burn-in protocols, reliability validation, and production acceptance criteria.
  • Drive failure analysis, root-cause investigations, and structured corrective and preventive actions using 8D, CAPA, and FMEA methodologies.
  • Track, analyze, and report quality metrics including yield, Cpk/SPC, defect density, escapes, and DPPM, driving data-based improvements with engineering and operations teams.
  • Participate in ECO reviews, configuration changes, and NPI build reviews to establish and enforce quality gates throughout product introduction and production ramp.
  • Conduct supplier audits and ensure adherence to applicable quality standards (ISO/AS, IPC) and Etched manufacturing requirements.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Operations to improve line capability, documentation, training, process controls, and continuous improvement initiatives across suppliers and manufacturing partners.

You may be a good fit if you have (Must-have qualifications)
  • 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, supplier quality, or manufacturing quality supporting ASIC/chip, semiconductor, PCB/A, server, or other high-performance hardware products.
  • Hands-on experience supporting quality across L6 components, L10 server assembly, and L11 rack integration in partnership with Tier 1 contract manufacturers and/or ODMs.
  • Strong working knowledge of PCB/A manufacturing processes, including SMT, SPI, AOI, and X-ray inspection, with the ability to drive process improvements alongside manufacturing partners.
  • Demonstrated experience establishing and managing IQC, IPQC, and OQC quality systems in high-volume manufacturing environments.
  • Deep knowledge of structured quality methodologies including 8D, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, Cpk, control plans, and statistical process control.
  • Experience tracking and improving manufacturing quality metrics such as yield, DPPM, defect density, and production escapes.
  • Familiarity with server assembly, burn-in, and system-level test workflows.
  • Excellent cross-functional communication skills with the ability to drive alignment across engineering, operations, suppliers, and contract manufacturers.
  • Comfortable working on-site at supplier and CM factories, resolving production issues in real time.

Strong candidates may also have experience with (Nice-to-have qualifications)
  • Background in AI ASIC or high-performance compute hardware.
  • Experience with L11 rack-level integration and validation.
  • Exposure to thermal/power stress testing and system reliability engineering.
  • Prior experience ramping high-complexity systems from NPI into mass production.
  • Engineering background in electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering.
  • Experience developing supplier quality strategies for advanced compute hardware programs.

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
    • $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
  • Housing subsidy of $2k per month for those living within walking distance of the office
  • Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
  • Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more
  • Daily lunch and dinner in our office
  • Unlimited compute budget subject to ROI justification

How we're different
Etched believes in the Bitter Lesson. We are the first inference-focused frontier AI system, betting early on transformer and transformer-like architectures and on increasing model sizes. Our addressable market is the entirety of inference, unlike many of our competitors.
We are a fully in-person team in San Jose (Santana Row), and greatly value engineering skills. We do not have boundaries between engineering and research, and we expect all of our technical staff to contribute to both and work across disciplines as needed.

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