Harbinger Motors Inc.
Supplier Quality Engineer, Safety Systems
Garden Grove, CA · Mid
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$1,098 more — $121,098 — 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 $121,098 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 "Industrial Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- 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 proc esses and ou tputs.
- A successful Quality Engineer should have excellent troubleshooting skills and be able to ensure that complex mechanical, structural, and thermal systems consistently meet strict safety and functional standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement supplier quality standards, supplier quality portal, and supporting supplier quality processes tailored to chassis/frame structures, functional safety components, and thermal management systems.
- Lead weekly calls with suppliers to ensure frame weldments, safety modules, and thermal components are on track to meet quality, safety, and timing requirements for various build stages of the production line.
- Identify areas for improvement and work with suppliers to implement robust root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, 5-Why).
- Collaborate with suppliers to determine root causes of defects and implement robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier quality, structural integrity, and thermal performance.
- Work with suppliers to implement lean manufacturing practices, non-destructive testing (NDT), automated leak checks, and statistical process controls.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of supplier quality performance, structural test reports, leak rate certifications, audits, and corrective actions.
- Lead supplier audits, APQP, PPAP, Gauge R&R, non-destructive validation, leak testing validation, and safe launch activities.
- Participate in Design for Manufacturability/Assembly (DFM/DFA) and risk mitigation reviews (DFMEA/PFMEA) with design engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Lead MRB (Material Review Board) meetings and act as a quality representative for the engineering change control board regarding frames, structural components, safety assemblies, and thermal hardware.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a similar technical field required.
- 7 years of experience in manufacturing quality or supplier quality engineering in the automotive, commercial vehicle, EV, or aerospace industries.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2018 or IATF 16949 standards strongly desired.
- Ability to travel (domestic and international) up to 30% to 50%.
- Proven experience in a quality engineering role within an automotive or commercial vehicle production environment.
- Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, mechanical/thermal test validation, structural inspection techniques, and root cause analysis tools.
- Experience with supplier quality management, including auditing suppliers of safety-critical structural or fluid-handling components.
- Proficiency in quality management systems (QMS) and relevant software applications.
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 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
- Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation.
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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