EV Quality Technician: Root Cause & Process Improvement

XPENG; Graz; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension included

Bonus potential

Diverse, varied role

Job summary

XPENG is seeking a quality engineer to verify production processes, identify drift and non-compliance, and rapidly contain defects on the line. You will drive corrective actions for in-process issues and validate improvements, while analyzing defect rates and preparing proactive quality reports to mitigate risks.

You will lead root cause analyses for complex vehicle quality issues, develop corrective action plans, and guide supplier and production teams in implementing solutions.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of NEV architecture and assembly processes.
• Willingness to work in shifts.
• Proficient English as a working language.
• Experience in vehicle failure analysis and SOP ramp-up technical support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process verification to identify process drift, operational non-compliance, and execution gaps; rapidly contain batch defects on the production line.
• Drive implementation of corrective actions for in-process quality issues and validate improvement effectiveness.
• Analyze process defect and rework rates; prepare quality performance reports to proactively mitigate mass production risks and ensure stable operations.
• Lead technical analysis and root cause identification for complex vehicle quality issues, recurring defects, and latent process flaws.
• Develop problem reports, corrective action plans, and preventive mechanisms; guide contract manufacturer’s process and production teams in implementing technical solutions to close the loop.
• Localize technical standards and case studies from headquarters; share key overseas quality issues and build a dedicated knowledge base for lessons learned and continuous improvement.

Skills

NEV architecture

Root cause analysis

Technical troubleshooting

SOP ramp-up

Job description

XPENG is seeking a quality engineer to verify production processes, identify drift and non-compliance, and rapidly contain defects on the line. You will drive corrective actions for in-process issues and validate improvements, while analyzing defect rates and preparing proactive quality reports to mitigate risks.

You will lead root cause analyses for complex vehicle quality issues, develop corrective action plans, and guide supplier and production teams in implementing solutions.