Quality Engineer, Battery

Responsibilities

• Monitor battery quality performance metrics, proactively identify and escalate emerging high-impact issues using process and warranty data for early resolution.
• 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.
• Implement continuous improvement by driving lessons learned into relevant processes.
• Create innovative tools and processes to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Continuously develop battery quality standards, quality control systems, and manufacturing and supplier quality protocols for Harbinger’s batteries.
• Thorough inspection and testing of materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure meticulous compliance with quality specifications.
• Supporting the assembly team with battery packs, battery modules, and equipment buyoff, conducting technical and statistical investigations concerning quality issues, methods, and equipment, culminating in actionable recommendations.
• Formulating effective corrective actions, solutions, and enhancements for supplier, production, and product-related challenges specific to electric vehicle batteries.
• Participating in design reviews alongside design engineering and manufacturing teams to mitigate manufacturing and assembly risks linked to electric vehicle batteries.
• Leading and instructing interdisciplinary efforts to conduct Root Cause analysis for both internal and external electric vehicle battery products, ensuring timely responses and validation of corrective actions to prevent non-conformances.
• Leading MRB meetings and acting as a quality representative within the engineering change control board for electric vehicle battery systems.

Qualifications

• You are a hands-on engineer that loves to solve problems.
• You are bias for action and continuous improvement.
• You are energetic, passionate about quality and delivering best in class products.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing) or a related technical field.
• Three to five years of pertinent experience in manufacturing quality or supplier quality engineering involving batteries or equivalent products.
• ASQ Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Manager, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, or higher, are preferred.
• 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, PPAP, FMEA.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
• Excellent project management skills, capable of managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Solid understanding of electric vehicle battery technology, general assembly, and thermal systems is advantageous.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

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
• Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens