Harbinger Motors Inc.
Quality Engineer, Electrical
Garden Grove, CA · Mid
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$25,475 more — $145,475 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $145,475 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Electrical Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Electrical Engineers (17-2071) · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- We are looking for a Quality Engineer (Electrical) with broad responsibilities across electrical and electronic assemblies.
- You will be responsible for ensuring the quality of electrical architecture, control systems, and electronic components throughout their life cycle.
- The Electrical Quality Engineer will act as a liaison between the company's cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
Responsibilities
- Drive timely root cause analysis and resolution by engaging and holding cross-functional teams accountable with a data-driven approach to ensure root cause is identified and resolved (e.g., electrical noise, signal integrity loss, component failure, assembly defects).
- Implement continuous improvement by driving lessons learned into relevant electrical design and manufacturing processes.
- Develop and track data-driven metrics for issue monitoring, electrical yields, and corrective action effectiveness.
- Continuously develop electrical quality standards, quality control systems, and manufacturing and supplier quality protocols for Harbinger's electrical harnesses, power distribution units, controllers, and PCBAs.
- Perform thorough inspection and testing of materials, equipment, processes, and products (including Hi-Pot testing, continuity, resistance, and functional electrical testing) to ensure meticulous compliance with specifications.
- Support the assembly team with electrical distribution units, high/low-voltage wiring harnesses, controllers, and electrical test equipment buyoff, conducting technical and statistical investigations concerning quality issues, test methods, and equipment.
- Participate in design reviews (DFMEA/PFMEA) alongside design engineering and manufacturing teams to mitigate manufacturing, wiring routing, grounding, and assembly risks linked to electrical components.
- Lead and instruct interdisciplinary efforts to conduct Root Cause analysis (8D, 5-Why) for both internal and external electrical and electronic products, ensuring timely responses and validation of corrective actions to prevent non-conformances.
- Lead MRB (Material Review Board) meetings and act as a quality representative within the engineering change control board for vehicle electrical systems and electronic sub-assemblies.
Requirements
- You are a hands-on engineer that loves to solve complex technical problems.
- You have a bias for action and continuous improvement.
- You are energetic, passionate about electrical quality, and committed to delivering best-in-class products.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
- 3 to 5 years of pertinent experience in manufacturing quality or supplier quality engineering involving automotive/EV electrical systems, wiring harnesses, PCBAs, power electronics, or equivalent products.
- Proficiency in ISO 9001:2018 or IATF 16949 standards is highly desired.
- Familiarity with fundamental quality core tools including Quality Management Systems, Supplier and Internal Audits, APQP, SPC, GR&R, PPAP, FMEA (DFMEA/PFMEA), and Control Plans.
- Solid understanding of vehicle electrical architecture (CAN/LIN bus communication, high and low voltage distribution, grounding strategies, PCBAs, and wire harness fabrication) is required.
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
Nice to have
- ASQ Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Manager (CQM), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, or higher, are preferred.
Compensation
- California Pay Range
- $120,000 - $180,000 USD
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) - 100% employee covered
- Early-stage Stock Options
- Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
- Annual Vacation Bonus
- Wellness & Fertility Benefits
- Cell Phone Stipend
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Company info
- Job Overview: We are looking for a Quality Engineer (Electrical) with broad responsibilities across electrical and electronic assemblies.
- Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
Equal opportunity
- Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
- 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 info@harbingermotors.com.
- Harbinger may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data").
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