ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Lead supplier qualification and approval for mechanical, electrical, and electronic components (enclosures, busbars, connectors, BMS boards, sensors, wiring harnesses).
- Drive supplier corrective actions using the 8D methodology, including containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action closure.
- Manage Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) using AIAG core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA).
- Plan and conduct supplier risk, QMS, product, and process audits; maintain supplier scorecards tracking Quality and Delivery performance. Coordinate special-process assessments where applicable (e.g., welding, soldering, wiring harness, plating/coating).
- Develop and administer Safe Launch plans, including enhanced inspection controls and agreed exit criteria, to protect early production material.
- Support Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) and Design-for-Assembly (DFA) reviews with Engineering.
- Ensure supplier measurement systems are capable and traceable and manage supplier process and material change notifications.
- Partner with Supply Chain & Procurement on supplier risk assessment, new supplier onboarding, and sub-tier supplier management.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:- 2+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering or a closely related quality function.
- Technical background in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
- Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills (8D, 5-Why, FMEA, or similar methodologies).
- Experience with AIAG core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA).
- Experience managing component or parts suppliers, including PPAP/APQP.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Manufacturing & Operations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Six Sigma experience (Green Belt or Black Belt level) or equivalent process improvement experience.
- Power electronics background or experience.
- Experience with EVs, battery pack manufacturing, or stationary energy storage systems.
- Experience with Battery Management Systems (BMS) or electronics component quality.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:10-20% travel for domestic supplier site visits; may flex up or down based on program needs and timelines.
