Product Validation & Quality Engineer

Simplehuman
Torrance, CA
Job Description
Role Overview

Drive excellence from concept through production as a key role in the Quality team, owning product quality planning, testing, and supplier collaboration across new product introduction and continuous product improvement programs.

What You Will Do

Own end-to-end Product Quality Planning, ensure mass production quality through statistical analysis and process validation, design and execute pre-production validation testing, and partner across internal and external teams to align quality expectations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Ideal candidate operates with analytical rigor, owns multiple workstreams simultaneously, and drives alignment through clear, influential communication while maintaining a high standard of quality and accountability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 1-3 years of industry experience in quality for one or more of the following areas: product development, plastic parts, injection molding, tooling, jigs, fixtures, or high-volume manufacturing engineering (consumer electronics a plus)
  • Hands-on experience testing electromechanical products, with working knowledge of electrical hardware, sensors, firmware, software/app integration, and system-level troubleshooting
  • Proven experience with high-volume manufacturing and related quality processes
  • Solid understanding of injection molding and sheet metal fabrication
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks, Creo, or Catia, with strong knowledge of GD&T and mechanical drawings
  • Familiarity with quality analysis tools (8D, PFMEA, Fishbone, etc.) and Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL) standards
  • Exceptionally detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive in driving results
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

  • Great benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Generous Simplehuman product discounts
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