Product Quality Engineer at Simplehuman

Day to day life has room for improvement.

That was our basic thinking when we founded simplehuman in 2000. Our mission is to bring high-performance innovation to basic but essential tasks in our daily routine. Through new technologies, meticulous engineering and an obsession for improvement, we find new and better ways to achieve basic but important daily tasks. 

About the role

simplehuman is seeking an experienced Product Quality Engineer to drive excellence from concept through production. This is a key role in our Quality team that owns product quality planning, testing, and supplier collaboration across our new product introduction (NPI) and continuous product improvement (CPI) programs. 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. This is a fully on-site position based in our Torrance, CA office.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end Product Quality Planning (PQP) process, ensuring each new/existing product has clear inspection criteria.
• Define and implement control requirements across all stages of manufacturing including Incoming (IQC), In-Process (IPQC), Outgoing (OQC), and Quality Audit checkpoints.
• Ensure mass production quality through statistical analysis and process validation, defining control limits, dimensional tolerances, and key variables that maintain cosmetic and functional consistency across builds.
• Design and execute pre-production validation testing to verify hardware and software performance, while designing and refining test methods, fixtures, and measurement systems for consistent, repeatable results.
• Partner across internal engineering, design, and external teams to align quality expectations, resolve yield issues, and report actionable quality insights to support key decisions
• Own failure analysis and CAPA initiatives to resolve issues, prevent recurrence, and enhance product and process robustness.
• Lead weekly Quality Improvement efforts and drive continuous product and process improvements with OEM partners.
• Own quality-critical issue management, ensuring rapid containment & effective corrective implementation.
• International Travel is required (up to 20%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial , or related Engineering field; Master’s degree or higher preferred
• 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, Automotive, Medical Devices, etc.)
• 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

About Us

We’re a mature company with the soul of a start-up.  We value ingenuity, precise communications, fast iteration and scrappiness.  Our teams are tight-knit with a work hard, play hard tradition – we take pride in individual and team success and push boundaries to make the best products.  And we only build products we love to use ourselves. Great benefits, competitive compensation, and generous simplehuman product discounts.