Quality Engineer, EDU / Drive Unit Garden Grove, CA

Harbinger Motors Inc. is a Southern California-based 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, in-house developed vehicle technologies, Harbinger's first-of-its-kind EV platform will bring enhancements in vehicle performance, durability and operator comfort.

And importantly, Harbinger's vehicles will be priced for zero acquisition premium relative to traditional gas- and diesel-based competitors, removing one of the most tenacious barriers to EV adoption.

Harbinger's 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 venture-backed 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 a Quality Engineer with broad responsibilities, working cross-functionally with Engineering, Suppliers, Purchasing, and Manufacturing teams to define and implement quality engineering processes and drive continuous improvement activities throughout the organization.

The Quality Engineer will play a key role in implementing and maintaining Harbinger’s quality management system (QMS) and will establish and improve the quality of our operational processes and outputs.

The Quality Engineer's responsibilities include defining quality standards, inspecting materials, equipment, processes, and products, developing quality control systems, supplier selection, PPAP, lead APQP and determining corrective actions.

A successful Quality Engineer should have excellent troubleshooting skills and be able to ensure that processes and products consistently meet established quality standards.

What You’ll Do :

• Developing and implementing quality standards, quality control systems, and manufacturing and supplier quality processes.
• Inspecting and testing materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met.
• Collaborating with production leadership to develop and implement controls and improvements.
• Make technical and statistical investigations on quality problems, methods, and equipment, and make recommendations.
• Developing corrective actions, solutions, and improvements for supplier, production, and product issues.
• Lead Supplier audits, APQP, PPAP, Gauge R&R, and safe launch activities.
• Participate in design reviews with the design engineering and manufacturing team to mitigate risk for manufacturing and assembly.
• Develop forms and instructions to be used for collecting, analyzing and reporting quality data on the manufacturing line.
• Lead and teach the multidisciplinary effort to perform Root Cause analysis on the internal and external product with timely responses and ensure all corrective actions are validated to prevent the recurrence of non-conformances.
• Lead MRB meetings and act as a quality representative for the engineering change control board.
• Lead implementation of quality processes and KPI’s with internal manufacturing team, contract manufacturers and suppliers.

Who You Are :

• Bachelor’s in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing) or similar technical degree required.
• Three to eight years of experience in work related to manufacturing quality or supplier quality engineering in an automotive or aerospace industry or equivalent manufacturing environment.
• ASQ Certifications as Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Manager, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO-9001 : 2018 or IATF 16949 standard strongly desired.
• Understanding of basic quality core tools such as Quality Management Systems, Supplier and Internal Audits, APQP, SPC, PPAP, FMEA, and MSA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, verbal, writing and interpersonal skills are required.
• Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects is required.
• Strong understanding of drive unit and powertrain.
• Must be able to travel up to 25%.

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 cutting-edge electric vehicles.

That's 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 and your loved ones are covered with top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Accelerate Your Wealth : As one of our first 100 employees, you'll have the opportunity to rev up your financial future with early-stage stock options.
• Unleash Your Time : Take control of your work-life 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; we've got you covered with paid lunches and dinners to keep you energized.

These are just a few of our benefits and perks, as we're constantly adjusting and adding more benefits to best serve our teammates.

At Harbinger Motors, we don't 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!

$100,000 - $150,000 USD

Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital / domestic partner status, age, military / veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [email protected].

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