The posting
Hello. We’re Polaroid. An iconic brand, built by passionate people
Polaroid was founded in 1937 by one of the 20th century’s most influential innovators, Edwin Land, whose philosophy was: “Don’t undertake a project unless it is manifestly important and nearly impossible.”
In 2008, Polaroid produced its last pack of instant film. But a group of passionate fans refused to let instant photography disappear. What started as The Impossible Project grew into a mission to preserve and reinvent analogue photography for a new generation. More than a decade later, that same startup acquired the Polaroid brand and continues to shape its future today.
At Polaroid, we create products and experiences that spark emotion, fuel creativity, and bring people closer together. At the intersection of art and technology, we believe in the power of analogue moments and genuine human connection in an increasingly digital world.
The Role
We are looking for a hands-on Quality Engineer to strengthen product and manufacturing quality across Polaroid’s EMS and supplier network in Asia. As part of the Hardware Manufacturing team and based in Taiwan, you will work closely with EMS manufacturing partners, as well as Polaroid Engineering teams, to prevent quality issues before mass production and continuously improve performance throughout the product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
NPI Quality Assurance
- Participate in new product introductions from EVT through DVT, PVT, ramp-up and mass production.
- Identify product, process and supplier quality risks early and ensure appropriate mitigation plans are in place.
- Review and challenge process flows, PFMEA, Control Plans, CTQ/CTF characteristics, MSA and GR&R tools.
- Ensure lessons learned from existing products, field failures and previous builds are incorporated into new product and process designs.
- Provide clear quality status and sign-off at each NPI gate, including open risks, actions, owners and deadlines.
- Before mass production, validate equipment, tooling, fixtures, test systems, operator training, traceability, error-proofing and inspection processes.
- Review process capability (Cp, Cpk) for critical characteristics.
- Approve manufacturing quality readiness for mass production.
EMS Quality Performance & Improvement
- Own quality performance for assigned EMS partners and key suppliers.
- Monitor and challenge FPY, defect rate, PPM, rework, scrap, outgoing quality, reliability and field-return performance.
- Lead structured problem solving using 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and verify corrective action implementation.
- Conduct regular process audits and quality reviews, and escalate significant product or manufacturing risks when required.
- Investigate production, reliability and field-quality issues together with Engineering and suppliers.
- Support ECR/ECN implementation and confirm that changes are correctly validated and introduced in production.
- Drive product and manufacturing improvements throughout the product lifecycle, including DFM/DFA and robustness improvements.
- Connect production and field-quality data to preventive actions for current and future products.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Quality Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in quality engineering, manufacturing quality, supplier quality or sustaining engineering.
- Experience working with EMS/ODM manufacturers and component suppliers in consumer electronics, cameras, electromechanical products or similar high-volume products.
- Strong working knowledge of 8D, RCA, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, GR&R and process capability.
- Practical experience supporting NPI builds and mass-production ramp-up.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, test results and manufacturing data.
- Strong analytical, communication and hands-on problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, influence suppliers and travel regularly to manufacturing sites.
- Good written and spoken English and Chinese.
How success will be measured
- Early identification and closure of NPI quality risks before mass production.
- Consistent, evidence-based process approval at EMS partners.
- Measurable improvement in FPY, recurring defects, rework, scrap and supplier corrective-action effectiveness.
- Reduction in repeat production and field-quality issues.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and clear accountability across Polaroid and supplier teams.
AI in our hiring process
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Our Approach to AI
At Polaroid we believe two things can be true at once: technology can help us move forward, while human creativity, craft, judgement and real-world connection matter more than ever.
Since our beginning, we've embraced technology to create meaningful human experiences. Today that means exploring new tools, including AI, with curiosity and care, using them where they help us work better and build a stronger business, while staying true to what defines our brand.
