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Salary: USD 120,000 - 170,000 / annual
Harbinger Motors is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company transforming the medium-duty EV and hybrid market. The company brings together deep expertise in EV, battery, and drivetrain technology to deliver innovative platforms.
As Quality Engineer for the Quality Management System (QMS), you will ensure organizational processes comply with ISO 9001:2026, IATF 16949, and customer requirements. You will collaborate across functions to establish, document, maintain, and continuously improve processes while leading quality initiatives and driving operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead cross-functional alignment initiatives to ensure QMS processes comply with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and customer-specific requirements
- Manage and optimize document control software and QM systems for data integrity and scalability
- Schedule, prepare, and execute internal QMS audits to evaluate compliance and identify improvement opportunities
- Partner with cross-functional teams on root cause analysis and corrective action closure from audit findings
- Develop, train, and mentor an internal team of certified auditors for cross-functional system audits
- Implement Layered Process Audits (LPA) across manufacturing areas to sustain compliance and drive continuous improvement
- Integrate lessons learned from internal and external audits into standard operating procedures
- Establish and track data-driven quality metrics to monitor system health and validate corrective action effectiveness
- Promote a quality culture by evaluating organizational systems for continuous improvement
- Facilitate cross-functional reviews and process audits to ensure adherence to company standards
- Lead interdisciplinary teams in root cause analysis for internal and external non-conformances
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 skills (written and verbal)
- Proven project management capabilities with ability to lead multiple cross-functional initiatives concurrently
- Willingness to travel up to 30% as needed
- ASQ Certifications (CQE, CQA, CMQ/OE) or Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred
