Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years experience in supplier quality engineering, preferably with mechanical hardware or parts., Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, and general QMS principles., Proven ability to hold suppliers accountable while maintaining positive relationships., Excellent analytical, communication, and time management skills..

Key responsibilities:

Drive quality excellence by resolving nonconformances and leading root cause analysis and CAPA implementation.

Onboard, assess, and develop manufacturing partners using control plans and scorecards.

Collaborate with sourcing and global quality teams to improve processes and share best practices.

Travel regularly to partner sites across the U.S. while maintaining virtual engagement.

Job description

Fictiv Exists to Enable Hardware Innovators to Build Better Products, Faster

Fictiv, coined the “AWS of manufacturing,” is a leading technology company transforming the $350 billion manufacturing industry. Our cuttingedge cloud platform uses AI and machine learning algorithms to help companies build hardware at the speed of software. Come join our growing team!

Supplier Quality Engineer (Bay Area – San Jose, CA)

Location: San Jose, California (Bay Area)
Type: FullTime | Hybrid | 50%+ Travel

Make a Difference in U.S. Manufacturing
At Fictiv, we’re building the world’s premier platform for hardware manufacturing. As a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) based in the San Jose Bay Area, you’ll provide critical bootsontheground support to our U.S. network of manufacturing partners—driving improvements, elevating standards, and ensuring customers receive nothing but the best.

What You’ll Do

Drive Quality Excellence: Be the voice of the customer on the factory floor. Resolve nonconformances and lead root cause analysis and CAPA implementation.

Partner Development: Onboard, assess, and develop manufacturing partners—leveraging control plans and scorecards to build quality in from the start.

Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with sourcing, global quality teams, and the network to improve processes, standardize best practices, and share lessons learned.

Remote + Onsite Engagement: Travel regularly to partner sites across the U.S. while using virtual tools to maintain momentum in between visits.

What You Bring

5+ years in supplier quality engineering, preferably with mechanical hardware or parts

Proven success in holding suppliers accountable while maintaining positive working relationships

Strong analytical, communication, and time management skills

Solid knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, and general QMS principles

Selfdirected, datadriven, and processoriented mindset

Travel

Frequent travel (51% or more) required throughout the U.S.

Why Fictiv?

Be part of an industrychanging team shaping the future of manufacturing. At Fictiv, your work directly impacts quality, trust, and innovation in hardware production.

Perks and Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plan

Monthly Virtual Work stipend for things like food, internet, travel, pet care, health and wellness

Annual Education stipend

Parental leave programs

Paid volunteer days

Onboarding setup, including: standing desk, laptop, monitor, and chair, and a stipend for additional items such as headphones, blue light glasses, or any other ergonomic supplies you may want or need

And much, much more!

Salary Range: $95,000 to $125,000 per year, depending upon experience.

Fictiv is continuing to expand our remote US workforce. Applicants from the following states are eligible to apply:

Arizona (AZ), California (CA), District of Columbia, (DC), Delaware (DE), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Hawaii (HI), Iowa (IA), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Kansas (KS), Massachusetts (MA), Maryland (MD), Michigan (MI), Minnesota (MN), Missouri (MO), North Carolina (NC), Nevada (NV), New Hampshire (NH), New Jersey (NJ), New York (NY), Ohio (OH), Oregon (OR), South Carolina (SC), Texas (TX), Tennessee (TN), Utah (UT), Virginia (VA), Washington (WA), West Virginia (WV), Wisconsin (WI), Wyoming (WY)

Interested in learning more? We look forward to hearing from you soon.

About Fictiv

Our Digital Manufacturing Ecosystem is transforming how the next rockets, selfdriving cars, and lifesaving robots are designed, developed and delivered to customers around the world.

This transformation is made possible through our technologybacked platform, our global network of manufacturing partners, and our people with deep expertise in hardware and software development.

We’re actively seeking potential teammates who can bring diverse perspectives and experience to our culture and company. We believe inclusion is the best way to create a strong, empathetic team. Our belief is that the best team is born from an environment that emphasizes respect, honesty, collaboration, and growth.

We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans.