Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Drive Module Assembly
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Job Location:
Foster, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
24-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Supplier Quality Engineer will play a key role in ensuring world-class performance of the Zoox prototype and production supply base and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial driven energetic detailed and team-oriented.
In this role you will:
- Work with Vehicle Systems Engineering to assess the manufacturability of new product designs.
- Work with Engineering and Strategic Sourcing managers to select appropriate suppliers with the right manufacturing knowhow by conducting detailed Supplier process assessments/audits and further provides feedback to management on final selection.
- Work with suppliers on all technical design elements of the drawing. Conducts CAD model and print reviews with suppliers to access design for manufacturability and further collaborates in investigating/developing new manufacturing techniques (if necessary) to meet the design requirements.
- Lead the Supplier Industrialization Roadmap (SIR) thereby conducting product and process development activities capability assessment at the supplier manufacturing site.
- Work with strategic sourcing managers to assess supplier readiness for different Zoox vehicle build events identifies and highlights risks related to production ramp and further collaborates and reports back on risk mitigation plans to the management.
- Manage and continuously improve the APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) process with suppliers from initial design stage through PPAP submission and all the way through SOP (start of production).
- Analyze and report the incoming supplier part quality metrics for the assigned supply base which includes First Article Inspection reports Cp/Cpk analysis Pareto Statistical Process Control and Process Capability Studies
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree with at least 10 years of experience in Quality Supplier Quality or Manufacturing in the automotive or aviation industries or a combination of both Supplier Quality and Internal Plant quality development.
- Experience using problem-solving techniques such as Six-Sigma 8-Discipline Pareto Charts Regression Analysis ANOVA DOE Fish Bone Analysis Red-X.
- Experience with Front and Rear Subframe Castings Extrusion beams TIG / MIG Welded parts General Cast and Stamped Brackets/Parts further having a good understanding of mfg and general assembly processes such as - brake control systems general machining & sheet metal forming Assembly Fixtures End of Line Assembly testing (such as - Pressure leak Voltage etc)
- Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Tooling and Fixture Verification and validation and final buyoff at supplier.
- Up to 40% of domestic/international travel required occasionally on short notice.
Bonus Qualifications
- Fully literate in Microsoft computer applications such as Word Excel and PowerPoint
$183000 - $220000 a year
Base Salary Range
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling as well as positioning within a level is determined by a range of factors including but not limited to a candidates relevant years of experience domain knowledge and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave vacation bereavement) unpaid time off Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights Amazon RSUs health insurance long-term care insurance long-term and short-term disability insurance and life insurance.
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics machine learning and design Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. Were looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to emailprotected or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Machinery Maintenance
- Acquisition
- ABB
- Dodsal
- Instrumentation
- Instrumentation & Control
About Company
We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.
