Hardware Quality Assurance Engineer II

Aurora develops and commercially operates AI-powered self-driving freight technology through its Aurora Driver system.

Pittsburgh, United States
About Aurora Innovation, Inc.

Aurora is a public autonomous-vehicle technology company focused on self-driving freight. Its Aurora Driver combines hardware and AI software to operate trucks and underpins its driver-as-a-service trucking product.

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About the Role

You will support the development, implementation, and maintenance of a hardware Quality Management System aligned with ISO 9001. You will conduct audits and risk assessments, analyze quality data, investigate root causes, support corrective actions, maintain quality records, deliver training, track metrics, and lead continuous quality improvements with cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field
  • 3+ years of Quality Engineering or related experience
  • Knowledge of hardware product development and operations
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and quality management methodologies
  • Experience with root cause analysis, FMEA, and statistical process control
  • Communication and stakeholder-management skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with IATF 16949 and ISO 26262
  • Minitab or other statistical software
  • C++ or Python
  • Jira
  • Jama
  • Arena
  • PLM systems
  • ERP systems
  • MRP systems

Responsibilities

  • Support development, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System
  • Integrate quality standards throughout the hardware product lifecycle
  • Participate in internal audits, risk assessments, and management reviews
  • Coordinate and deliver quality-related training
  • Analyze product-quality data and support corrective actions
  • Support quality improvement projects using Six Sigma and Lean principles
  • Prepare for ISO 9001 inquiries and audits
  • Maintain quality, audit, and compliance records
  • Use statistical techniques and lean tools for root-cause discovery and corrective action
  • Track quality metrics, prioritize issues, and drive continuous improvement
  • Develop quality processes, procedures, and objectives

Benefits

  • Annual bonus
  • Equity compensation
  • Benefits