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 cutting-edge 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 (San Jose, CA)
Location: Remote – Must Reside in the San Jose / Bay Area, CA
Type: Full-Time | Remote | Local Travel
Be the Quality Voice in Bay Area Manufacturing
At Fictiv, we’re transforming how quality and trust are built into the hardware supply chain. As a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE), you’ll work 100% remotely while serving as the boots-on-the-ground liaison to our Bay Area manufacturing partners.
This is a unique opportunity to combine remote flexibility with meaningful local impact—strengthening the supply base right in the heart of Silicon Valley.
What You’ll Do
- Onboard & Grow Partners – Evaluate and develop Bay Area suppliers, build robust control plans, and strengthen their ability to deliver consistent results.
- Solve Problems That Stick – Lead root cause analysis, guide corrective actions, and drive preventive solutions with long-term impact.
- Raise the Bar – Use scorecards, maturity models, and QMS improvements to push supplier performance forward.
- Be Everywhere Quality Matters – Travel regularly to supplier sites in the San Jose / Bay Area, with only occasional U.S. trips as needed.
- Advocate for Customers – Represent the voice of our customers inside every manufacturing partner conversation.
What You Bring
- 5+ years in supplier-facing quality engineering, preferably in mechanical hardware or components
- Strong mix of relationship-building and accountability with suppliers
- A process-driven mindset—you think in systems, not quick fixes
- Ability to make decisions with limited data while keeping business outcomes in mind
- Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, or structured quality systems
- Strong communicator—comfortable onsite, remote, and cross-functional
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Remote Flexibility – Work from home while living in the Bay Area.
- Local Impact – Be the visible face of quality at suppliers in your community.
- Grow with Us – Be part of a mission-driven company scaling fast, with opportunities to shape how we manage quality across a national network.
- Competitive Pay – Salary range: $95,000 – $125,000, depending on experience.
About the Role
This is a remote but highly local field-driven position. Travel will be primarily focused within the San Jose / Bay Area, with occasional U.S. travel if needed. Candidates must reside in the Bay Area, CA region to be considered.
Ready to make your mark on Silicon Valley’s manufacturing future? Apply now and join us at Fictiv.
About Fictiv
Our Digital Manufacturing Ecosystem is transforming how the next rockets, self-driving cars, and life-saving robots are designed, developed and delivered to customers around the world.
This transformation is made possible through our technology-backed 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.
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