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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 95 days Saildrone's roles stay open a median of 103 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Saildrone's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Saildrone
- high 26 stale, 4 reposted of 26 open
- Hiring momentum
- 4 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Saildrone's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Saildrone.
About this role
As a Senior Quality Engineer at Saildrone, you will be responsible for ensuring product reliability and quality throughout the manufacturing process. Your role involves leading investigations into non-conforming materials, maintaining quality documentation, collaborating with supply chain teams, and utilizing various technical systems to track quality metrics. You will also work on scaling the Quality Management System to meet ISO standards and apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve manufacturing processes.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Saildrone as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent technical field
- 5 to 8+ years of hands-on quality engineering experience in a high-stakes, hardware-centric environment
- Demonstrated proficiency in interpreting complex GD&T and using CAD models
- Proven experience utilizing quality toolkits, including PFMEA, process validation, SPC, and DOE
- Proficiency with Jira, NetSuite, Teamcenter, Fleetio, Tulip, or Weibull++ 2025
- Ability to communicate technical insights across all levels of the organization
Nice to have
- ISO 9001/AS9100 Lead Auditor Certification
- Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
- Direct experience with maritime hardware and autonomous systems
What you get
- Generous Time Off including competitive PTO and paid sick leave
- Comprehensive Health Coverage with significant company contributions
- Equity grants as part of compensation
- 401(k) retirement plan with flexible contribution options
- Annual professional development reimbursement program
- Relocation assistance for eligible roles
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Physical requirements include the ability to lift 30 lbs and work in a maritime environment
- The role involves a mix of office work and hands-on inspection in a manufacturing facility
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Listed by Saildrone on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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