Head of Quality Assurance - Instawork Robotics Labs

Instawork
Bengaluru
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 10+ yearsSkills: ["Hands-on, high-ownership mindset","Analytical problem-solving","Stakeholder management","Communication","Building processes"]

Own the end-to-end quality and data-labeling function for robotics datasets, building QA/QC strategy, processes, standards, and KPIs across operations and manufacturing. Establish visual inspection and defect detection workflows (sampling, defect classification, and root-cause analysis), design quality systems with SOPs, quality gates, audits, CAPA, and continuous improvement, and lead and scale QA/QC teams across locations while partnering with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Product to eliminate recurring quality issues.

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Head of Quality Assurance - Instawork Robotics Labs

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end quality and data-labeling function for robotics datasets, building QA/QC strategy, processes, standards, and KPIs across operations and manufacturing. Establish visual inspection and defect detection workflows (sampling, defect classification, and root-cause analysis), design quality systems with SOPs, quality gates, audits, CAPA, and continuous improvement, and lead and scale QA/QC teams across locations while partnering with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Product to eliminate recurring quality issues.
Location: Bengaluru
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own the QA/QC function: quality strategy, processes, standards, and KPIs across operations and manufacturing.
  • •Set up visual inspection and defect detection, including inspection standards, sampling, defect classification, and root-cause analysis.
  • •Design and implement SOPs, inspection protocols, quality gates, audit mechanisms, CAPA, and continuous improvement processes.
  • •Build, manage, and develop QA/QC teams across locations and functions.
  • •Partner cross-functionally to identify and eliminate recurring quality issues, driving dashboards and metrics such as defect rates, yield, rework, rejection rates, complaints, and quality escapes.

Key Requirements

  • •10+ years of QA/QC experience in automotive, manufacturing, robotics, mobility, electronics, or hardware.
  • •Experience setting up and scaling multi-layer quality functions and processes from the ground up.
  • •Experience leading QA and data-labeling operations for real-world, large-scale data pipelines.
  • •Experience working with machine learning, computer vision, robotics, or AI researchers on training datasets.
  • •Strong knowledge of root-cause analysis and quality management methods such as CAPA, FMEA, 8D, and SPC.
Experience:10+ yearsAutomotiveManufacturingRoboticsMobilityElectronicsHardware
Skills:Hands-on, high-ownership mindsetAnalytical problem-solvingStakeholder managementCommunicationBuilding processes
Certifications:Six Sigma / Quality certification
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Quality assuranceQuality controlVisual inspectionDefect detectionData labelingComputer visionRoboticsMachine learningAICAPAFMEA8DSPCSix SigmaIATF 16949

Company Brief

Instawork
Operates a marketplace connecting hourly workers with shift-based jobs in hospitality, events, retail, and logistics, providing hiring, scheduling, and payroll tools to businesses and flexible work opportunities to professionals.
Industry: HR Tech
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series C
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2015
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