Quality Engineer Manufacturing

About 1X

We’re building humanoid robots that work in home - doing the chores, handling the tasks, and giving people their time back. Simple, but it’s not.

To do this right, we have to solve robotics, AI, manufacturing - at the same time, at scale, in a form factor that has to be safe enough to live with your family. If you’re inspired by this, you’ll thrive here. We’ve been at this since 2014 and we’re at the point where the hard problems are behind us and the hard work is in front of us.

NEO is our flagship - a home robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world alongside real people. We’re not demoing it - we’re shipping it. We’re excited to meet you, if this excites you.

If you’ve spent your career working on problems that matter and want to see them actually reach the world - this is that moment. We’re scaling, we’re hiring with intention, and we need people who want to build something that will genuinely change how humans spend their time - safely creating abundance for all.

About the Team

The Quality team is responsible for building the systems, processes, and validation frameworks that ensure our robots can scale reliably into production. The team works closely with Manufacturing, Test, Firmware, and Design Engineering to improve product quality, reduce failure modes, and strengthen production readiness across the full robot stack.

Your Charter

As a Quality Engineer, Manufacturing, you will develop and improve manufacturing quality systems for humanoid robotic hardware — from subassemblies and PCBA validation through full-system end-of-line testing. This role is highly cross-functional and deeply technical, sitting at the intersection of hardware engineering, manufacturing operations, and product reliability.

Key Outcomes

Develop and implement manufacturing quality strategies that improve system reliability, production readiness, and test coverage

Lead PFMEA and failure analysis activities that reduce manufacturing escapes and improve process robustness

Analyze production and test station data to identify yield loss drivers, recurring failures, and opportunities for corrective action

Partner with Test, Firmware, and Design Engineering teams to integrate scalable quality checks into manufacturing workflows

Drive DOE and validation activities that improve test accuracy, pass/fail thresholds, and production consistency across manufacturing sites

Key Competencies

Strong understanding of manufacturing quality systems for electromechanical hardware products

Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret production data and identify actionable trends

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field

3+ years of experience supporting electromechanical hardware testing or manufacturing quality environments

Experience with PFMEA, Gage R&R, DOE, and statistical analysis methodologies

Familiarity with PCBA testing, sensor validation, actuator testing, calibration workflows, or end-of-line manufacturing test systems

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with scalable manufacturing test systems across multiple production sites

Exposure to startup or fast-paced hardware development environments

Strong technical documentation and process development capability

What does a successful 1X Team Member look like

Team members at 1X who thrive here are builders. They move fast, own their work completely, and treat time like it’s the one thing you can’t get back - because it is. They say what they mean, finish what they start, and hold themselves to a standard before anyone has to ask. We push each other to be better, and we do it with honesty and respect.

Compensation Range

$90,000-$150,000 per year

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave

401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options

Commuter benefits (transit and parking)

Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support

Onsite snacks and catered lunches

Equal Opportunity Employer

1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, justice system impact, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.