Plant Supplier Quality Engineer
Job Location:
Hayward, CA - USA
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Job Summary
The Plant Supplier Quality Engineer will be a critical member of the Zoox Supplier Quality team focused on protecting the assembly line and ensuring that all incoming supplier-provided components meet quality specifications at the point of use. This role is responsible for immediate containment robust problem-solving and driving cross-functional corrective actions for non-conforming material within the Zoox assembly plant. The ideal candidate will be proactive energetic detail-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced high-volume manufacturing environment.
Act as the first responder to all supplier material quality issues identified on the assembly line in receiving or in pre-assembly inspection areas. Immediately implement containment activities (e.g. sort rework scrap Stop Shipment) to prevent line disruption Own the in-plant disposition of non-conforming materials. Raise and manage Non-Conformance Reports ensuring proper segregation identification and disposition of affected parts.
Lead Corrective Actions for in-plant supplier quality issues partnering directly with the Manufacturing Vehicle Engineering and the Supplier Quality Engineer that manages the supplier site.
Work closely with Manufacturing and Vehicle Systems Engineering to assess the immediate impact of part quality issues on the assembly process. Identify and support changes to assembly operations/work instructions required due to temporary supplier deviations.
Analyze and report in-plant supplier quality metrics including line fallout rates non-conformance trends and containment effectivenessto leadership.
Identify systemic quality risks based on in-plant failures and collaborate with the SQE team
Minimum Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.
Minimum 6 years of experience in a Plant Quality Manufacturing Quality or Supplier Quality role within a high-volume manufacturing environment (Automotive Aviation or similar industries are preferred).
Demonstrated experience in a production plant environment with a strong understanding of assembly line operations and the impact of material quality on production flow.
Expertise in Problem-Solving Techniques: Proven experience using structured methodologies such as 8D Six-Sigma (Green/Black Belt preferred) Fish Bone Analysis 5 Whys and statistical analysis.
Strong Core Quality Tool Knowledge: Working knowledge of Process Flow Diagrams Process FMEAs Control Plans Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
Familiarity with supplier quality processes such as APQP and PPAP is beneficial with a focus on evaluating their effectiveness based on in-plant performance.
- Fully literate in Microsoft computer applications such as Word Excel and PowerPoint.
Solid knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) for rapid part assessment.
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.
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About Company
We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.
