Intern Quality Engineering

About Harbinger

Harbinger Motors Inc. is a Southern Californiabased electric vehicle manufacturer on a mission to transform the automotive and transportation industries bringing to market EVs developed from the ground up to address the needs of the Medium Duty vehicle industry. This broad and to date poorly addressed market segment includes class 4 to 7 commercial delivery vehicles RVs and utility vehicles among others. Leveraging a foundation of proprietary inhouse developed vehicle technologies Harbingers firstofitskind EV platform will bring enhancements in vehicle performance durability and operator comfort. And importantly Harbingers vehicles will be priced for zero acquisition premium relative to traditional gas and dieselbased competitors removing one of the most tenacious barriers to EV adoption.

Harbingers team with operations in Southern California and Michigan includes industry veterans with expertise in powertrain battery chassis and software development along with leaders in advanced manufacturing corporate development operations and finance. Our team members come from leading innovators both in and out of the automotive industry including Tesla Rivian Canoo Ford Anduril and SpaceX.

Founded in 2021 Harbinger is a venturebacked startup on a rapid growth trajectory looking for candidates that thrive on tackling complex challenges and who share in our passion to bring clean transportation alternatives to a segment of the market starving for innovation.

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking an ambitious Engineering major student to join our Quality team. As a Quality Engineer Intern you will support the Quality Engineering team in ensuring that products and processes meet both internal and external quality standards. You will work on various projects that focus on product quality supplier quality and continuous improvement initiatives. This internship provides handson experience in quality assurance practices within a manufacturing or engineering environment. The role also offers the opportunity to build valuable experience at a fast paced high growth startup during a critical early product development stage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams (such as production design and supply chain) to identify and solve quality issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for qualityrelated problems.
• Support the development and maintenance of quality documentation including test reports control plans and inspection procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes and enhance product quality.
• Monitor production processes and implement quality control measures to ensure product conformity.
• Support the Supplier Quality Engineering team in evaluating and auditing supplier processes to ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
• Assist in the inspection testing and quality validation of incoming materials and components from suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers to address and resolve quality issues by participating in the root cause analysis and resolution of nonconformances working with crossfunctional teams to drive improvement actions.
• Help manage and maintain quality documentation such as inspection plans audit results and supplier certifications.
• Support quality training and awareness initiatives across the organization.

Required Skills:

• Work authorized in the United States OR ability to obtain J1/F1 visa
• Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Industrial Electrical or a related field).
• Basic understanding of quality control methodologies and tools (e.g. Six Sigma Lean FMEA 8D problemsolving).
• Familiarity with quality management systems such as ISO 9001.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel Word PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).