Supplier Quality Engineer (Distributors, Aluminum Enclosures, and Hardware)

Proterra offers a dynamic and supportive workplace where our employees can thrive personally and professionally. With cutting-edge facilities and groundbreaking projects Proterra offers unique opportunities to grow collaborate and lead transformative change in the electrification of heavy-duty transportation and equipment.

Our commitment to innovation extends beyond our battery solutions to our people where we create an environment where everyone feels valued supported and empowered to drive change for the earth. Here at Proterra we strive to foster a culture of inclusivity valuing diverse perspectives and encouraging bold ideas allowing our employees to bring their full selves to work. Our employees benefit from competitive total rewards packages and opportunities to develop professionally.

Position Overview

This position will provide comprehensive supplier quality support to ProterrasManager Supplier Quality Sustainability and Regulatory Complianceas well as other leadership team members. You will be responsible for suppliers to ensure that products are delivered in accordance with established Quality Standards and customer specifications by providing support in areas of document and data collection monitoring improvement activities cross-functional communications and being part of the overall cost of quality and manufacturing cost improvement initiatives.

About the Role You will:

• Develop APQP plan with new and existing suppliers.
  • Monitor and participate in Design reviews define safety and key characteristics Control Plan DFM DFMEA PFMEA Process flow Prototype development etc.
  • Assess gages and tooling capacity constraints facilities resources and capabilities.
• Define review and drive AIAG level 3 PPAP requirements.
  • Design reviews 1^st article inspection packaging Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) etc.
  • Coordinate Engineering Change Notifications and Orders (ECNs and ECOs)
• Evaluate potential suppliers and present risk assessments during sourcing committee and sourcing council reviews.
• Perform supplier audits and performance assessments in terms of PPM NCRs On-time delivery; identify risks challenges and back-up plans.
• Qualify new suppliers & sub-suppliers based on quality delivery sustainability and responsiveness metrics.
• Collect analyze and approve Carbon Footprint and Regulatory Compliance data associated with Supplier Component Level PPAP submittals.
• Ensure Proterra standards/drawing specifications are well understood by the supplier and be able to resolve any concerns promptly.
• Lead resolution of supplier non-conformances; track quality events product defects or quality-related issues leading to delivery failures; work with supplier on defect containment determination of root cause and implementation of robust corrective actions.
• Review supplier outgoing inspection reports and inspect critical to quality parts prior to shipping.
• Rank and prioritize suppliers for development; create Supplier Development Roadmap.
• Manage program initiatives and lead quality/process improvements including the following: scrap reductions/yield improvements variation reduction and capability improvements product reliability improvements operational mistake-proofing and value engineering and cost reduction projects.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to investigate and drive resolution for high-impact field failures; point of contact for India supplier rejections.

About Our Group:

• As strategic partners the Quality team strives to ensure that our values culture and engagement always allow us to do great things for our company.
• We strive to provide the highest-level service and support to our clients each and every day.
• We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients partners and own team.
• We treat each other with respect and always try to have a little fun every day!
• This position will be based in Greer SC with frequent travel to Proterra Suppliers.
• You will report to the Manager Supplier Quality Sustainability and Compliance and collaborate with other Quality team members located at our headquarters in Burlingame CA and Battery manufacturing facility in Greer SC.

About You:

• Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Customer-focused attitude with high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality establish trust and credibility and act with complete integrity.
• Detail-oriented resourceful and diligent.
• Strong time management organizational and presentation skills.
• Sound judgment good leadership and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with a professional approach to understand and resolve technical and non-technical issues with suppliers.

Your Experience Includes:

• 3 years experience within supplier quality engineering or related field
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience. Masters degree is a plus.
• Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) ISO and TS standards
• Extensive knowledge and experience with APQP/PPAP and in applying quality tools such as SPC 8D root-cause analysis etc.
• Experience in working with battery-related components (preferred).
• Broad range of tooling manufacturing process and workmanship standards with preferred experience in castings aluminum extrusions plastic injection molding and hardware.
• Experience working with Distributors Aluminum Plates Machining Spot Welding Adhesives and Hardware.
• Experience with best-in-class manufacturing practices (Lean Manufacturing visual management data collection material utilization employee engagement cross-training standard work gage R&R calibration etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and SPC software (i.e. Minitab)

Location:Greer SC On Site (Not Remote Eligible)

Travel:30% as needed (ability to travel at short notice)

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. There is no immigration sponsorship available for this role (ex: H1-B OPT CPT TN or any other employment sponsorship).

Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age genetic information veteran status pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).