About Doodle Labs
Doodle Labs builds the connectivity backbone of the
autonomous systems revolution — resilient wireless mesh networks that let
drones, robots, and unmanned platforms operate reliably in the world's most
demanding environments. We sit at the intersection of defense, robotics, and
next-generation autonomy, powering the machines that are changing how
militaries, first responders, and industries operate in the field. Our core
purpose is simple: connect anyone and anything, at any time, in any place.
For over 25 years, our team has been at the forefront of mesh
networking, partnering with leading defense programs, robotics manufacturers,
and system integrators worldwide. The work here doesn't sit in a slide deck —
it ends up in the field, in the hands of people for whom failure isn't an
option.
About the Job
The MQE Product Engineer is the product quality specialist
within the MQE team. Reporting to the MQE Manager, you will work alongside the
Process Engineer and Test Engineer to support the Contract Manufacturing (CM)
Manager in improving the manufacturing quality of our products.
While the Process Engineer improves how products are built
and the Test Engineer maintains the test systems, the Product Engineer
safeguards the product itself – its quality acceptance, defect disposition
through the Material Review Board (MRB), production automation, cost of
quality, and full traceability from incoming material to finished goods.
In close support of the CM Manager at our contract
manufacturer in Batam, Indonesia, this role turns quality data into action:
dispositioning non-conforming product, driving defect reduction with the
Process and Test Engineers, and building the automation and tracking systems
that make product quality visible and controllable.
What You'll Do
1. Support the CM Manager on
Product Manufacturing Quality Engineering
- Coordinate
with the CM Manager, providing supporting Production Engineering related
task.
- Define
product acceptance criteria, Production quality specifications for each
radio model.
- Monitor
product-level quality metrics – SMT defect rate (PPM), MI/functional pass
yield, and outgoing quality (OQC/ORT) – and escalate risks to the MQE
Manager and CM Manager.
- Supporting
and reviewing Product transferring from design completion to Operation,
engineering changes (ECN/ECO), and alternate parts.
2. Support the Material Review
Board (MRB) Process
- Serve
as the Doodle Labs technical representative on the MRB at the contract
manufacturer.
- Disposition
non-conforming material and products – use-as-is, rework, repair, scrap,
or return-to-vendor (RTV) – with documented engineering justification.
- Lead
containment and purge actions for suspect lots and verify rework
effectiveness before release.
- Maintain
MRB records and disposition turnaround time (TAT) metrics, and drive
supplier corrective actions (SCAR) for material-related defects.
3. Reduce Production Defects
with the MQE Team
- Lead
product-level root-cause analysis for production defects and customer
returns using 8D, 5-Why, and fishbone methodologies.
- Partner
with the Process Engineer on process-related corrective actions and with
the Test Engineer on test escape and test coverage gaps.
- Drive
corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to closure with verified
effectiveness, and feed lessons learned into design-for-manufacturing
(DFM) and design-for-test (DFT) reviews.
- Analyze
test yield data with the Test Engineer to identify top failure modes and
prioritize defect reduction projects.
4. Manage Cost of Quality
(CoQ)
- Establish
and track Cost of Quality: scrap, rework, retest, MRB holding, warranty
returns, and inspection costs.
- Prioritize
improvement projects by CoQ impact and report monthly savings to the MQE
Manager and CM Manager.
- Reduce
rework loops and material waste through poka-yoke and upstream defect
prevention with the Process Engineer.
5. Establish Production
Tracking from Material to Finished Goods
- Implement
end-to-end traceability: incoming material lots → PCBA serial numbers →
sub-assembly → finished goods → shipment.
- Define
serialisation, labelling, and barcode/QR scanning requirements at each
production stage with the contract manufacturer.
- Build
WIP tracking visibility so any unit can be located and its build history,
test results, and material lots retrieved on demand.
- Enable
rapid lot isolation for quality alerts, recalls, and engineering change
cut-in tracking.
6. Deliver Key Milestones
- First Month: Complete product quality baseline for one high-volume
model – defect Pareto, test yield, CoQ snapshot, and traceability gaps –
documented in English and reviewed with the MQE Manager and CM Manager.
- First Three Months: Collaborate with CM manager to Stand up a
functioning MRB cadence with disposition Turn Around Time (TAT) tracking;
propose the material-to-FG production tracking plan and first automation
project with ROI.
- First Six Months: Deliver serial-number-level traceability for at least
one product line.
Who You Are
- Proven
experience in product engineering, manufacturing quality engineering, or a
related role for electronic products, preferably with contract
manufacturers.
- Experience
supporting or leading MRB: non-conforming material disposition,
containment, rework verification, and supplier corrective actions (SCAR).
- Skilled
in structured problem-solving: 8D, CAPA, 5-Why, and fishbone analysis.
- Exposure
to production automation for electronics: automated data capture,
vision/AOI data utilisation, barcode/RFID scanning, or MES integration.
- Experience
implementing traceability or production tracking systems (MES, ERP
shop-floor modules, or serial number tracking) from material to finished
goods.
- Experience
establishing quality metrics (PPM, FPY, yield) and Cost of Quality
tracking.
- Strong
analytical skills with data-driven decision-making; comfortable with
Excel-based analysis, dashboards, and workflow automation tools.
- A
team player who thrives in a matrixed setup – reporting to an MQE Manager
while supporting a CM Manager and collaborating daily with Process and
Test Engineers.
- Knowledge
of radio or RF product manufacturing and IPC-A-610 acceptance criteria is
a strong advantage.
Required
Qualifications
- Education:
Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or
a related field.
- Experience:
Minimum of 3–5 years in product engineering, manufacturing quality, or a
related engineering role for electronic products.
- Language:
Proficient in English (written and spoken); Bahasa Indonesia is an
advantage for on-site collaboration in Batam.
Why Join Doodle Labs
- Work
on cutting-edge technology powering the future of autonomous systems
- Collaborate
with engineers and innovators building industry-leading connectivity
solutions
- Make
a meaningful impact in a fast-growing company shaping the next generation
of robotics and wireless networking
Doodle Labs offers
competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package built for
people doing serious work.
- Compensation: Competitive base salary, individual and
company performance bonuses, and equity
- Health & Wellness: Medical coverage, plus sponsored
gym memberships
- Retirement: CPF contributions per Singapore statutory
requirements
- Professional Development: Access to courses,
certifications, and conferences
- Time Off: Paid time off, Singapore public holidays
observed, plus a company-wide holiday shutdown from Christmas through New
Year's
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role
eligibility
Travel Expectations (If
Applicable)
50%
or more travel to Batam, Indonesia.
