Job Description

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Orange, CA 92867
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: 4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Category: QA - Quality ControlEnsure Our Next Generation of HVACR Products Perform When It Matters Most
Fieldpiece is a privately held, global leader in professional HVACR tools and test instruments. We're known for developing innovative products that technicians rely on every day - and for investing in our people, our technology, and our future. Named one of the Best Places to Work in Southern California for four consecutive years, we're looking for talented people who want to make an impact while growing their careers.
Why This Role?
At Fieldpiece, quality isn't something we inspect after a product is built - it's engineered into every design from the very beginning.
As our Senior Design Quality Engineer – Hydraulics & Pressure Systems, you'll partner with Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, and Product Engineering teams to ensure our pumps, pressure systems, and other electro-mechanical products meet the highest standards for performance, reliability, and durability before they ever reach the customer.
This is a highly collaborative role where you'll influence design decisions, develop verification strategies, validate prototypes, investigate failures, and help engineering teams build products right the first time. If you enjoy solving complex technical problems and making products better before they launch, you'll thrive here.
This position is in our Orange, CA office with an exciting move to Tustin, CA in 2028.  This role follows a hybrid work schedule, with employees typically working onsite three days per week. Additional in-office days may be required from time to time for onboarding, training, team meetings, project collaboration, or other business needs.
What You'll Do
- Partner with engineering teams throughout the development of new pumps, pressure systems, and other electro-mechanical products.
- Develop and execute verification and validation plans to ensure products meet performance, reliability, safety, and customer requirements.
- Design and perform testing, evaluate prototypes, and identify opportunities to improve product quality before launch.
- Participate in design reviews and provide technical quality guidance throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Investigate product failures, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and global suppliers to support successful product launches and continuous improvement.
- Ensure products meet applicable quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
What Makes This Opportunity Different
- Influence the production of electro-mechanical tools and instruments before they reach customers - not after problems occur.
- Partner directly with engineering teams throughout the entire product development lifecycle.
- Join an innovative company where quality is viewed as a competitive advantage, not just a checkpoint.
- Solve challenging technical problems involving pumps, pressure systems, fluid handling, and product reliability.
In Your First Year, You'll Likely
- Become a trusted quality partner to engineering teams during new product development.
- Lead verification efforts for several high-impact product launches that deliver exceptional performance and customer confidence.
- Strengthen product reliability through effective testing and early risk identification.
- Help improve quality processes that accelerate development while maintaining high standards.

QualificationsWhat You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or another STEM-related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Design Quality, Design Assurance, Verification & Validation (V&V), or New Product Development Quality for complex electro-mechanical products.
- Experience developing and executing verification and validation plans, test protocols, and product validation activities.
- Experience with pumps, fluid handling systems, pressure systems, compressors, valves, and other electro-mechanical products.
- Strong understanding of design controls, risk management, root cause analysis, and quality engineering principles.
- Experience with DFMEA, Design for Reliability (DfR), or statistical quality tools.
- Experience working with global manufacturing partners, ODMs, or OEMs.
- Experience partnering with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Bonus Points If You Have
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 or other product quality and safety standards.
- Experience in HVACR, industrial equipment, instrumentation, or other complex electro-mechanical products.
Why You'll Enjoy Working at Fieldpiece
- As a privately held company, we invest for the long term—in our people, our products, and our future. That means we can focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and building lasting careers rather than chasing short-term results.
- Work alongside talented, collaborative teammates who are passionate about innovation and solving real world problems.
- Make a meaningful impact in a company where your ideas are heard, your expertise is valued, and your contributions help shape the future of our products and business.
Benefits & Perks
We believe great work starts with supporting our employees. That's why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to promote your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth.
- Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Hire to Retire philosophy - Individual Development Plans for everyone and a commitment to support career development
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Music program – music rooms in all US offices with onsite guitar, piano, and voice lessons in California (classes can be streamed for other offices)
- Recognition programs, launch parties and team building events to share successes
Our Culture
At Fieldpiece, our values shape how we work, collaborate, and serve our customers every day. We believe in:
- Teamwork – We collaborate, support one another, and win as a team.
- Urgency – We move quickly, stay agile, and focus on what matters most.
- Respect – We value diverse perspectives and treat everyone with professionalism and integrity.
- Trust – We build strong relationships through accountability and transparency.
- Learning – We embrace curiosity, continuous improvement, and personal growth.
- No Ego – We leave titles and egos at the door, value the best ideas regardless of where they come from, and work together with humility, openness, and mutual respect.
At Fieldpiece, we're building more than innovative products - we're building careers. If you're looking for a place where your work matters and your contributions are recognized, we'd love to meet you.