Supplier Quality Engineer (Asia)

Figure AI
AsiaPosted 5 March 2026

Job Description

<p>Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our Humanoid is designed for corporate tasks targeting labor shortages and jobs that are undesirable or unsafe. </p> <p>We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to manage supplier quality based in Asia.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Evaluate and qualify new suppliers, develop and implement quality plans for suppliers</li> <li>Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive improvement initiatives to meet or exceed quality targets.</li> <li>Review and verify quality inspection reports, including FAI report, outgoing QC report, in process quality, etc. </li> <li>Perform in person quality audit </li> <li>Review and feedback on vendor DFM and inspection plans</li> <li>Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.</li> <li>Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive improvement</li> <li>Work with HQ to effectively and accurately communicate quality issues between Figure and the suppliers </li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p> <ul> <li>5+ years of similar experiences in a manufacturing environment </li> <li>Being able to speak and write English fluently</li> <li>Being able to speak and write Mandarin Chinese fluently</li> <li>Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD models </li> <li>Expert on GDT ASME Y14.5-2009 or ASME Y14.5-2018</li> <li>Expert on Sampling Plan C=0, and ASQ Z1.4/MIL-STD-105</li> <li>Proficiency with common inspection tools, including Digital Height Gage, caliper, micrometer, thread gages, etc. </li> <li>Attention to detail: capable of maintaining precision in a fast-paced environment </li> <li>Knowledge with parts including injection molding, die casting, stamping</li> <li>Strong communication skills: good verbal and written communications skills with analytics and numeracy</li> <li>Ability to travel up to 50% of the time</li> <li>Being able to speak and write Mandarin Chinese fluently</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus Qualifications: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Certifications such as ASQ CQE, CQM, CRE, CQA.</li> <li>Robotics or other high tech industry experience</li> <li>Understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and industrial engineering principles</li> <li>Knowledge with parts including PCBA, cables, wire harness assemblies, textiles </li> </ul> <p>The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.</p>