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Quality Engineer, Quality Management Systems

Harbinger - Garden Grove, CA, United States - In-office

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Salary: USD 120,000 - 170,000 / annual

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company transforming the medium-duty EV and hybrid market with a best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts. You will serve as Quality Engineer for Harbinger's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring processes comply with ISO 9001:2026, IATF 16949, and customer requirements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish, document, maintain, and continuously improve organizational processes while leading quality standards execution and driving operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: - Lead cross-functional alignment initiatives to ensure QMS processes comply with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and project-specific customer requirements - Manage and optimize document control software and QM systems for enhanced data integrity and scalability - Schedule, prepare, and execute internal QMS audits to evaluate operational compliance and identify improvement opportunities - Partner with cross-functional teams to drive thorough root cause analysis and timely closure of corrective actions from audit findings - Develop, train, and mentor an internal team of certified auditors to perform cross-functional system audits - Implement Layered Process Audits (LPA) across manufacturing operational areas to sustain process compliance and drive continuous improvement - Integrate lessons learned from internal and external quality audits into standard operating procedures and core processes - Establish and track data-driven quality metrics to monitor system health and validate effectiveness of corrective actions - Promote a culture of quality by continually evaluating organizational systems for continuous improvement opportunities - Facilitate cross-functional reviews and process audits to guarantee continuous adherence to established company standards - Lead interdisciplinary teams in root cause analysis for internal and external non-conformances, ensuring prompt validation and resolution - Travel up to 30% as needed You are a hands-on, results-oriented engineer dedicated to driving continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. You are a proactive problem solver with a strong bias for action and root-cause resolution, energetic and passionate about quality compliance, and detail-oriented in translating complex customer requirements into scalable quality systems. Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing) or related technical discipline - 3–5 years of relevant experience in quality systems and manufacturing quality focused on continuous improvement - Strong proficiency with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards - In-depth expertise in core quality tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA/Gage R&R, Control Plans, and internal/supplier auditing - Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication (written and verbal) skills - Proven project management capabilities with ability to lead multiple cross-functional initiatives concurrently - ASQ Certifications (CQE, CQA, CMQ/OE) or Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred

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