Quality Engineer, Fox Robotics
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Automated forklift manufacturer
Job no longer available
Automated forklift manufacturer
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
+ Stock Options
21-100 employees
Company mission
To lead the industry in autonomous pallet workflows. We imagine a world in which humans and robots collaborate to improve workplace safety and productivity.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related field (Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering) from an accredited university preferred
- 3-5 Years of experience in Manufacturing or Industrial environment; Quality hands-on experience is a must
- Knowledge of PFMEA & DFMEA, Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause & Corrective and Preventive Action Plans not required but preferred
- Knowledge of technical drawings, measuring instruments, and quality control practices
Desirable
- Certificates
- Lean Six Sigma White or Yellow Belt
- Linux, C++, Software QA
- Ability to evaluate data (big plus)
- Effective communication, problem solving, and initiative skills; works well in a cross-functional team environment
- Excellent organizational skills & attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills. Proficient with MS Office suite, Google suite, and other work-related software
What the job involves
- This position is part of the Quality Team and reports directly to the Quality Manager
- The Quality Engineer is expected to focus on all areas of the Quality functions; Production, Engineering Development, Supplier Development, Customer Claims, Field Failures Analysis, etc
- Your input will help with the development of Fox Robotics Quality Management System, striving for best in class robots and business practices
- Assist the quality function from new product development through to manufacturing release to ensure a proactive culture so that Fox Robotics ships robots to the highest standard of quality possible
- Actively lead the reduction of both internal and external non-conformances (NCRs)
- Assist in the creation of Quality Tools, Training Materials, Work Instructions and other relevant Documentation by understanding the limitations of existing resources
- Support Continuous Improvement activities throughout Fox Robotics that aim to have a significant impact on cost reduction, productivity, and reduced waste
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering and Production to prevent non-conformances, customer complaints and rework by developing corrective and preventive actions within required time-frame
- Maintain procedures and processes, ensuring company wide compliance to both Engineering and Customer specifications and standards
- Facilitate non-conformance report communications to ensure that corrective actions are implemented and NCRs are resolved in a timely manner
- Support Data reporting to the Leadership Team on Quality KPIs on a regular basis (or as needed)
Our take
Fox Robotics is a manufacturer of self-driving forklifts that are more flexible, capable, and safer to use than previous models. The start-up has developed the first automated trailer unloader, a highly in-demand service that no other company offers.
Unlike standard AGVs, Fox’s forklifts can be installed and running in a new warehouse in less than a day, compared to the weeks it might normally take for integration. On top of this, its mobile robot products are relatively low-cost when compared to fixed automation systems that cost several hundred million dollars - making it a strong option in the growing warehouse automation market.
Fox Robotics' innovative approach has enabled it to capture significant interest in the space, as well as strong investment. Its 2022 raise is being used to broaden and accelerate product development, as the company embarks upon an aggressive expansion strategy.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
17% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Oct 2022
$20m
SERIES B
Aug 2020
$9m
SERIES A
Total funding: $33m
Company benefits
- Unlimited PTO to all salaried employees, with a general recommendation to take at least 3-5 weeks off each year
- Fully-paid healthcare coverage for employees through UnitedHealthcare, with the option to contribute to an HSA (dependents, including spouses and children, are also eligible for coverage)
- Life insurance through MetLife, vision through VSP, and dental insurance through Guardian Dental
- Potential office flex time: given the hands-on nature of robotics as a discipline, very few of our roles can be performed 100% remotely, but we encourage each employee to find a unique balance between remote and in-person work that works for their job duties and personality
- 401k investing through Human Interest, with thousands of investment portfolio options available (we contribute 3% of each employee’s income into their 401k, even if they choose not to contribute)
- Company equity, with portfolio options managed through Carta
Company HQ
Martinshore, Austin, TX
Leadership
Peter Anderson-Sprecher
(Co-Founder & CTO)Acted as interim CEO for the company from June 2022 till March 2023. Previously served as a Senior Software Engineer for Google as well as for "X, the moonshot factory".
Marin Tchakarov
(CEO & President)Former CEO of Kindred Systems of Ocado Solutions. Has worked as an Advisor to the CEO at Smartly.io and Shopkick.
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