About the job
Join Standard Bots as a Hardware Quality Assurance Manager
At Standard Bots, we are on a mission to revolutionize automation by bridging the gap between digital and physical worlds. Our cutting-edge engineering, intelligent automation, and top-tier manufacturing practices empower new industries and users to enhance productivity.
We are looking for an experienced and meticulous Hardware QA Manager to spearhead our Quality Assurance initiatives across various hardware platforms within our dynamic robotics manufacturing facility.
Note: This position requires daily presence at our Glen Cove robotics factory, 5 days a week.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Your Role
As the Hardware QA Manager, you will be instrumental in developing, implementing, and sustaining comprehensive quality assurance systems and protocols for robotics hardware. You will lead a dedicated team of QA engineers and technicians, ensuring that all hardware components adhere to rigorous reliability, safety, and performance standards throughout the product lifecycle.
Collaboration is key in this role, as you will work closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Product Development.
Key Responsibilities
Direct the hardware QA team to strategize, implement, and execute testing protocols for robotic hardware systems (mechanical, electrical, and embedded components).
Collaborate with manufacturing and assembly teams to enhance quality and operational efficiency.
Establish and uphold hardware quality standards, ensuring compliance with industry regulations (e.g., ISO, ANSI, IPC, RoHS).
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for hardware defects or failures.
Coordinate with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to maintain quality standards throughout production and vendor processes.
Develop both automated and manual test plans for validation and verification (V&V) of hardware systems at both component and system levels.
Participate in design reviews to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) are prioritized.
Oversee incoming inspection protocols, First Article Inspections (FAIs), and supplier audits.

