Staff Quality Engineer

Who We Are

Aurora (Nasdaq: AUR) is delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before. The Aurora Driver is a self-driving system designed to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles. It underpins Aurora’s driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing. Aurora is working with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, including Continental, FedEx, Hirschbach, PACCAR, Ryder, Schneider, Toyota, Uber, Uber Freight, Volvo Trucks, Volvo Autonomous Solutions, and Werner. For Aurora’s latest news, visit aurora.tech and @aurora_inno on Twitter.

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Staff Quality Engineer.

In this role, you will

• Support quality engineering activities related to Aurora internal hardware design, Aurora internal manufacturing, OEM interaction (APQP/PPAP), Contract manufacturing interaction (APQP/PPAP), supplier interactions (PPAP) and ISO 9001 compliance/certification.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related fields; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years in quality assurance - automotive manufacturing, electro-mechanical assembly operations, robotics or equivalent field experience.
• Analytical abilities and comprehensive understanding of the quality assurance tools and techniques: failure testing, statistical process control (SPC), 8D Problem Solving, 5-Why, quality audits, control charts, process capability analysis, Gage R&R, acceptance sampling, DOE, MSA, …
• Knowledge of Six Sigma Process, APQP, PPAP and FMEA
• Experienced in ISO-9001 and IATF 16949
• Knowledge of Minitab or other statistical software capabilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and 3rd parties.
• Ability to travel to company locations in the continental U.S.
• Ability to travel to contract manufacturers outside the continental U.S.

The base salary range for this position is $163,000-$261,000 per year.  Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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Working at Aurora

At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.

We have offices in several locations across the United States, where we encourage team and cross-functional collaboration. Aurora offers competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and additional healthcare support including medical transportation reimbursement, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits. We empower our employees and their families with options to further their unique physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Our Learning and Development offerings include Aurora Academy, where our people learn, develop, and practice the essential skills that drive Aurora’s mission, continually up-leveling our team along the way. Our Careers page provides insight into career opportunities at Aurora, and you can find all the latest news on our Blog. 

Safety is central to everything we do. Every employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. We seek candidates who take active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization's long-te