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Salary: USD 120,000 - 180,000 / annual
Harbinger Motors is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company developing a first-of-its-kind medium-duty EV and hybrid platform. We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer focused on cabin systems to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Suppliers, Purchasing, and Manufacturing teams to define and implement supplier quality engineering processes and drive continuous improvement.
In this role, you will establish and maintain Harbinger's quality management system (QMS) for interior and cabin components, ensuring consistent functional, safety, and fit-and-finish standards. You will develop and implement supplier quality standards and processes tailored to cabin interior, trim, and human-interface components such as seating assemblies, instrument panels, dashboards, door trim, HVAC controls, interior lighting, glass/windshields, insulation, and cabin hardware.
Key responsibilities include:
- Inspect and test materials, sub-assemblies, and finished products to ensure specifications are met
- Conduct supplier assessments, evaluations, and audits to verify quality systems, production control, color/grain matching, tool longevity, and manufacturing capabilities
- Participate in supplier selection by providing quality, craftsmanship, and compliance input
- Lead weekly supplier calls to ensure cabin components meet quality, aesthetic, and timing requirements
- Monitor and report on supplier performance metrics including defect rates, cosmetic fallout, delivery times, and specification compliance
- Identify improvement areas and work with suppliers on root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, 5-Why)
- Investigate and resolve quality issues related to material defects, surface finish, squeak and rattle (NVH), color/gloss variation, and dimensional fit
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives and implement lean manufacturing practices, poke-yoke fixtures, and statistical process controls
- Maintain records of supplier quality performance, appearance sign-offs (AAR), audits, and corrective actions
- Ensure supplier compliance with industry standards, cabin safety regulations (e.g., FMVSS 302 flammability), and company policies
- Lead supplier audits, APQP, PPAP (including AAR), Gauge R&R, CMM/fixture validation, and safe launch activities
- Participate in Design for Manufacturability/Assembly (DFM/DFA) and craftsmanship/gap-and-flush reviews
- Lead Material Review Board (MRB) meetings and represent quality on the engineering change control board for cabin assemblies
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or similar technical field (required)
- 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing quality or supplier quality engineering in automotive, commercial vehicle, aerospace interior, or mass transit industries
- Hands-on experience or familiarity with vehicle cabin systems including interior plastics, thermoforming, foam-in-place, seating mechanisms, upholstery/stitching, glass/glazing, HVAC ducting, or cabin electronics/displays
- ASQ Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Manager (CQM), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, or higher (preferred)
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2018 or IATF 16949 standards (strongly desired)
- Understanding of core quality tools: Quality Management Systems, Supplier/Internal Audits, APQP, SPC, PPAP (AAR), FMEA (DFMEA/PFMEA), and MSA
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- High attention to visual and tactile details (fit and finish, color matching, texture, gap and flush, NVH mitigation)
- Excellent project management skills to manage multiple complex supplier projects simultaneously
- Strong understanding of interior manufacturing processes including plastic injection molding, blow molding, vacuum forming, leather/fabric wrapping, stamping, and electromechanical sub-assembly integration
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30–50%
- Proven experience in a quality engineering role within an automotive or commercial vehicle interior environment
- Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, dimensional checking fixtures, surface measurement tools, and root cause analysis techniques
- Experience with supplier quality management, including auditing suppliers of interior trim, seating, and human-machine interface (HMI) modules
- Proficiency in quality management systems (QMS) and relevant software applications
