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Quality Engineering Technician Polymer

1X · San Carlos, CA · 3 wk ago
On-siteQuality Assurance$42–$50/hrFull-time

About the role

The Quality & Reliability team at 1X spans Quality, Reliability, Compliance, Failure Analysis, and Test & Validation. Together, we ensure 1X products are safe, reliable, compliant, and ready for customers. Our work touches every phase of how NEO gets built and how it performs in the real world.

Key Outcomes

  • Production line issues contained rapidly, with documented investigation records, clear escalation paths, and corrective actions that prevent recurrence
  • MRB process led end-to-end — nonconforming material segregated, investigated, and dispositioned with thorough documentation and cross-functional alignment
  • Process audit compliance tracked across all polymer assembly operations, with non-conformances driven to verified closure
  • Emerging trends identified through continuous production data analysis before they result in escapes or customer impact
  • Product audit data — destructive pull tests, hardness measurements — consistently collected, reported against acceptance criteria, and used to drive measurable quality improvements

Minimum Requirements

  • 5+ years working in a polymer or materials production environment — adhesives, fabrics, fibers, or similar
  • Hands-on experience with adhesive dispensing processes and their associated failure modes
  • Demonstrated experience leading root cause investigations and containment activities on a production line
  • Data analysis proficiency in Excel, JMP, or Minitab
  • Familiarity with quality methods including PFMEA and Control Plans
  • Associate's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field

Preferred Skills

  • Experience leading or participating in a formal Material Review Board (MRB) process
  • Hands-on experience with mechanical testing: pull testers, Shore hardness gauges, or similar
  • Familiarity with a quality management system (QMS) or ISO 9001 environments
  • Experience in a high-growth or startup manufacturing environment where processes are actively being developed

Compensation Range

$42/hr - $50/hr

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.

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