Lead Quality Engineer - Hardware & Robotics (w/m/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Munich

Our Mission

At Circus, headquartered in Hamburg with offices in Berlin and Munich, we are pioneering global developments in on-demand autonomous food production. Everything from creation to production and operation – enabled by seamlessly integrated cutting-edge robotics and transformative AI technology.

Our foundation rests in the extensive developments of groundbreaking robotics driven by artificial intelligence, previously the missing link in achieving true autonomous food automation. This is the moment for a new status quo: Just as autonomous driving will disrupt how we build cities, organize our days, and live our lives, so will we shift our whole reality around food.

Our Team is backing a paradigm shift in one of humanity’s most important sectors with the sharpest minds in Robotics, AI, Engineering and Culinary, collaborating closely with industry-leading partners to revolutionize every aspect of the food service experience.

Join us as we forge ahead, crafting a future where the art of cooking and the science of technology converge to create a world that thinks differently about food than it has for thousands of years—a world where food means something new.

About the Role

As the Lead Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that our CA1 robotics products meet the highest standards of quality throughout the development lifecycle. You will work closely with internal development teams and external manufacturing partners to achieve the best-in-class quality for our robotic products. You will create, refine, and enforce testing standards, oversee quality testing processes, and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure products meet both internal and external requirements.

Your Daily Business

Lead the development and implementation of quality standards and processes across the product lifecycle.
Collaborate closely with internal development teams and external manufacturing partners to ensure product quality from design to production.
Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and schedules to ensure thorough validation of product functionality and performance.
Monitor and improve quality metrics to track and report on product reliability, consistency, and safety.
Identify and troubleshoot product issues, working closely with development and manufacturing teams to implement corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and best practices in product quality assurance.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to quality assurance team members.
Maintain close communication with internal stakeholders and external partners to resolve quality issues in a timely manner.

Base Qualifications

Degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
Proven experience in quality, preferably in hardware or robotics.
Strong understanding of quality methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Experience in developing and executing test plans and quality processes.
Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements related to product quality.
Experience working closely with internal development teams and external manufacturing partners.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and manage a small qualityteam.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with teams.

Our Offer

Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive compensation package with stock options for full-time employees.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy regular team events, a hybrid work setup, 2 months per year of remote work (Worcation), unlimited vacation days, and a corporate pension plan.
Personal Development: €500 personal budget for training, in-house training, and growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
Mobility: Benefit from a €50 monthly budget for mobility or other expenses and a subsidized Dance Mobility subscription for e-bikes/e-mopeds.
Well-Being: Get access to discounted Urban Sports Club membership and Wellhub for a variety of well-being offerings.

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Disclaimer

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and equal opportunities employer with a diverse and multicultural team. We are proud to have an inclusive workplace environment that will foster your development no matter your gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.