Supplier Quality Engineer Thermal Contract
Supplier Quality Engineer Thermal Contract
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$ 135000 - 160000
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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 Overview
We are looking for Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for Thermal commodity who will be responsible for ensuring the quality of thermal components cables and assemblies supplied to the organization. This role involves collaborating with suppliers engineering teams and production teams to establish and maintain quality standards troubleshoot issues and drive continuous improvement. The SQE will act as a liaison between the company and its suppliers to ensure components meet all technical specifications quality standards and customer requirements. Responsibilities include defining quality standards inspecting materials equipment processes and products developing quality control systems supplier selection PPAP leading APQP and determining corrective actions. A successful SQE should have excellent troubleshooting skills and be able to ensure that processes and products consistently meet established quality standards.
What Youll Do:
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure compliance with company and industry quality standards.
- Conduct specialized supplier audits (process product system) for thermal and electromechanical components including heat exchangers cooling systems HV components PCBA wiring harnesses and electromechanical assemblies.
- Develop and implement supplier performance metrics including defect rates response times and process improvements.
- Work closely with suppliers to develop corrective and preventive action plans for nonconformance issues.
- Establish and validate supplier processes for thermal components including assembly line setups manufacturing gauge design and approvals first article inspection (FAI) and production part approval process (PPAP).
- Conduct incoming inspections and quality checks components as needed.
- Review and approve supplier documentation such as control plans FMEAs Deviations and inspection reports.
- Ensure compliance with specifications drawings and industry standards such as ISO 9001 IATF 16949 or AS9100 as applicable.
- Participate in the supplier selection process by providing qualityrelated input.
- Lead weekly calls with suppliers to ensure parts are on track to meet quality and timing requirements for various build stages of the production line.
- Participate in design reviews with the design engineering and manufacturing team to mitigate risk for manufacturing and assembly.
- Monitor and report on supplier performance metrics such as defect rates delivery times and compliance with specifications.
- Investigate and resolve quality issues related to supplier materials and components.
- Collaborate with suppliers to determine root causes of defects and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier quality and performance.
- Lead MRB meetings and act as a quality representative for the engineering change control board.
Who You Are:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Industrial Manufacturing) or a related technical field.
- 39 years of experience in manufacturing quality or supplier quality engineering preferably in automotive EV or aerospace.
- Strong knowledge of thermal management systems and electromechanical assembly processes (HV PCBA wiring harnesses).
- Working experience with IPC 600 IPC 610 IPC 620 and USCAR standards.
- Strong understanding of quality core tools (QMS audits APQP SPC PPAP FMEA MSA).
- Proficiency in ISO 9001:2018 or IATF 16949 standards.
- Excellent analytical problemsolving and communication skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Strong understanding of High Voltage components and box builds (HVJB HV Cables Inverter etc. and assembly processes.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally 3050.
- ASQ certifications (CQE CQA CQM Lean Six Sigma) are a plus.
Rev up your career with our electrifying compensation and benefits package! At Harbinger Motors we understand that your skills experience and expertise are as unique as our cuttingedge electric vehicles. Thats why we tailor our offers to suit your individual profile considering your years of experience specialized knowledge and market demands.
In addition to a competitive base salary our perks charge ahead of the competition:
- 100 Comprehensive Health Coverage: You are covered with toptier medical dental and vision insurance.
- Accelerate Your Wealth: As an early stage employee youll have the opportunity to rev up your financial future with earlystage stock options.
- Unleash Your Time: Take control of your worklife balance. Salaried teammates receive flexible PTO and the freedom to celebrate holidays and wellness days as you see fit.
- Cruise into Vacations: Enjoy an exciting annual vacation stipend to help you recharge your batteries.
- Fuel Your Day: Forget brown bag lunches; weve got you covered with paid lunches and dinners to keep you energized.
These are just a few of our benefits and perks as were constantly adjusting and adding more benefits to best serve our teammates. At Harbinger Motors we dont just offer jobs; we provide the fuel for your career journey. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable transportation where your hard work and dedication are always rewarded.
Get ready to drive your career forward with us!
California Pay Range
$135000 $160000 USD
Employment Type
Contract
