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Salary: USD 120,000 - 180,000 / annual
Harbinger Motors is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company developing innovative medium-duty EV and hybrid platforms. The Supplier Quality Engineer (High Voltage Systems) will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Suppliers, Purchasing, and Manufacturing teams to define and implement supplier quality engineering processes, drive continuous improvement, and maintain Harbinger's quality management system (QMS).
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement supplier quality standards, supplier quality portal, and processes tailored to high-voltage components and electromechanical assemblies
- Inspect and test materials, equipment, processes, and high-voltage products (battery modules/packs, inverters, power distribution units, wiring harnesses, connectors) to ensure safety and quality specifications
- Conduct supplier assessments and evaluations to ensure compliance with high-voltage manufacturing and electrical safety standards
- Plan and conduct supplier audits to assess quality systems, production control processes, insulation testing, and technical capabilities
- Participate in supplier selection by providing quality-related and high-voltage compliance input
- Lead weekly calls with suppliers to ensure high-voltage components meet quality, safety, and timing requirements
- Monitor and report on supplier performance metrics (defect rates, electrical test yields, delivery times, 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 high-voltage components, insulation integrity, and electrical interlocks
- Collaborate on robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier quality, safety compliance, and performance
- Work with suppliers to implement lean manufacturing, automated end-of-line testing, and quality improvement methodologies
- Maintain accurate records of supplier quality performance, high-voltage test data, audits, and corrective actions
- Ensure supplier compliance with industry standards, high-voltage safety regulations (ISO 6469, UL/IEC standards), and company policies
- Stay updated on changes in industry standards affecting high-voltage safety and automotive electrification
- Lead supplier audits, APQP, PPAP, Gauge R&R, electrical testing validation, and safe launch activities
- Participate in Design for Manufacturability/Assembly (DFM/DFA) and high-voltage risk mitigation reviews
- Lead Material Review Board (MRB) meetings and act as quality representative for engineering change control board
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar technical field (required)
- 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing quality or supplier quality engineering in automotive, EV/e-mobility, aerospace, or power electronics industries
- Hands-on experience or familiarity with high-voltage systems, electric vehicle architecture, high-voltage safety (EHS/NFPA 70E), insulation resistance testing (hipot), battery systems, inverters, or HV harness assemblies
- 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, FMEA (DFMEA/PFMEA), MSA
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple supplier projects simultaneously
- Strong understanding of electromechanical components, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA), high-voltage connectors/cabling, bussing, thermal management systems, and high-voltage enclosure manufacturing processes
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30–50%
- Proven experience in quality engineering role within high-voltage, EV, or automotive production environment
- Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, electrical testing/validation tools, and root cause analysis techniques
- Experience with supplier quality management, including auditing suppliers of complex electrical or electromechanical components
- Proficiency in quality management systems (QMS) and relevant software applications
