1X Technologies
Quality Engineering Technician Polymer
San Carlos, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Jun 17, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years working in a polymer or materials production environment.
- Education
- Associate's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
About the job
Owns quality on the polymer production line by auditing processes and products, containing and investigating issues, and using production data to improve quality.
What you'll do
- Lead containment, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions for production issues; document findings and escalate as needed.
- Lead the MRB process and track nonconformances through investigation, disposition, and verified closure.
- Conduct process and product audits, including destructive pull tests and hardness measurements, and analyze production data for trends.
What they ask for
- 5+ years in a polymer or materials production environment, such as adhesives, fabrics, or fibers.
- Hands-on experience with adhesive dispensing processes and associated failure modes.
- Experience leading production-line root-cause investigations and containment activities.
- Proficiency in Excel, JMP, or Minitab; familiarity with PFMEA and Control Plans; associate's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
Nice to have
- Experience with a formal Material Review Board (MRB) process and mechanical testing such as pull testers or Shore hardness gauges.
- Familiarity with a QMS or ISO 9001 environments; experience in high-growth or startup manufacturing.
Pay
$42/hr - $50/hr (base salary); $42 – $50 per hour (base salary)
Tools
Excel, JMP, Minitab, PFMEA, Control Plans, MRB, QMS, ISO 9001
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