Director, Quality Engineering Boston

Bevi is on a mission to transform how beverages are delivered and consumed. Our smart hydration systems eliminate the need for single‑use bottles and cans—making it easy, fun, and sustainable to stay hydrated. As the category leader in IoT‑enabled beverage technology, we’re building a future where Bevi machines are everywhere people live, work, and connect. We’ve raised over $160 M in venture capital, serve thousands of customers across the US, Canada, UK and Ireland, and we’ve been rapidly growing year over year. In addition to driving hypergrowth with our current product line, Bevi is heavily investing in new product development.

We are seeking a strategic and hands‑on

Director, Hardware Quality Engineering

to lead Bevi’s hardware quality organization and shape the company’s quality strategy across our product portfolio. This leader will drive the long‑term roadmap for product reliability, supplier quality, and field performance; ensuring Bevi’s systems deliver exceptional customer experience and operational excellence at scale.

You’ll oversee a growing team of quality engineers and technicians and work closely with senior leaders in Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with the ability to influence at the executive level, aligning quality outcomes with business goals and brand reputation.

Your Day to Day

Lead, develop, and expand a high‑performing team of quality engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of accountability, data‑driven decisions, and continuous improvement

Set the vision and strategy for hardware quality across design, manufacturing, and field performance to support Bevi’s growth and product roadmap

Partner cross‑functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain leadership to ensure quality and reliability are embedded early in product design and supplier selection

Establish and scale quality systems and processes that enable global manufacturing readiness, including supplier qualification, process capability, and failure analysis

Drive systemic root cause analysis and corrective / preventive actions (8D, RCCA) for complex product and supplier issues, using data to guide prioritization and improvement

Oversee supplier and contract manufacturer quality performance, including audits, scorecards, and escalation management

Monitor and drive key metrics for reliability, warranty, and field performance to ensure Bevi’s hardware meets and exceeds customer expectations

Represent Quality Engineering in cross‑functional reviews and executive discussions, providing clear, data‑backed insights and recommendations

Requirements

Passion for building world‑class products and systems that delight customers and scale reliably

Proven success leading hardware quality or reliability engineering at the Director or senior manager level in a high‑growth or consumer hardware environment

Strong foundation in quality engineering principles (FMEA, GR&R, SPC, DOE, reliability growth modeling, etc.)

Demonstrated experience with electromechanical systems, consumer electronics, or commercial appliances

Experience leading supplier quality management, including audits, process validation, and NPI launch readiness

Strong communicator who can influence across functions and levels—translating complex data into business‑relevant insights

10+ years in hardware quality or reliability engineering, with at least 5 years in people leadership

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)

Ability to be in the office 3–5 days per week and travel up to 30% (domestic and international)

Pay Range

$199,070 – $245,700 USD

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plans with BlueCross BlueShield, 95% paid by employer

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO plus 12 company holidays, and additional paid days for sick leave, etc

Generous fully paid parental leave for both birth parents and non‑birth parents

Fully employer‑paid disability and life insurances

Wellness and fitness reimbursements

Monthly stipends for cell phone use and commuting costs

Onsite snacks, weekly catered lunch, and unlimited Bevi beverages and composting services

Happy hours, team‑building events, bagel breakfasts, Values awards, and more

As set forth in Bevi’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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