Figure
Figure

Supplier Quality Engineer (Asia)

Asia

TLDR

Manage supplier quality in an AI Robotics company by evaluating suppliers, driving quality improvements, and communicating effectively with stakeholders across the supply chain.

Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our Humanoid is designed for corporate tasks targeting labor shortages and jobs that are undesirable or unsafe. 

We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to manage supplier quality based in Asia.

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate and qualify new suppliers, develop and implement quality plans for suppliers
  • Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive improvement initiatives to meet or exceed quality targets.
  • Review and verify quality inspection reports, including FAI report, outgoing QC report, in process quality, etc. 
  • Perform in person quality audit 
  • Review and feedback on vendor DFM and inspection plans
  • Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
  • Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive improvement
  • Work with HQ to effectively and accurately communicate quality issues between Figure and the suppliers 

Requirements: 

  • 5+ years of similar experiences in a manufacturing environment 
  • Being able to speak and write English fluently
  • Being able to speak and write Mandarin Chinese fluently
  • 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 
  • Knowledge with parts including injection molding, die casting, stamping
  • Strong communication skills: good verbal and written communications skills with analytics and numeracy
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
  • Being able to speak and write Mandarin Chinese fluently

Bonus Qualifications: 

  • 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
  • Knowledge with parts including PCBA, cables, wire harness assemblies, textiles 

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.

Figure is an AI robotics company creating autonomous humanoid robots tailored for a range of tasks in both commercial and home environments. By aiming to achieve human-level intelligence in its robots, Figure addresses pressing labor shortages and fills roles that are often considered undesirable or unsafe.

Founded
Founded 2022
Employees
500+ employees
Industry
machinery
Funding stage
Series C+
Total raised
$2.5B raised
Last funding
Raised September 2025
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