Lead Quality Engineer

Stark Future SL; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Stark Future Mexico is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead to ensure product and process quality across operations in Monterrey.

You will implement ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards, develop control plans, lead root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement with suppliers and engineering.

Join a fast-growing EV company building premium motorcycles and help deliver defect-free products to customers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in quality assurance in automotive, EV, or electronics manufacturing.
• 2+ years in a leadership or coordinator position.
• Experience with battery assembly quality control preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-line and end-of-line quality assurance activities.
• Implement ISO/IATF quality standards and ensure compliance.
• Develop control plans, inspection standards, and audit schedules.
• Investigate non-conformances and lead root cause analysis (8D, Ishikawa, 5Why).
• Coordinate operator training in quality-critical processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and scrap reduction initiatives.
• Maintain close collaboration with suppliers and engineering for defect elimination.
• Conduct line audits and verify compliance with work instructions.
• Review defect dashboards and take immediate containment actions.
• Approve product quality before shipping.
• Validate calibration and readiness of measurement equipment.
• Provide quality feedback to operators and production coordinators.
• Update management on daily defect and scrap levels.

Skills

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

8D problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Job description

About Stark

Stark builds the world’s most powerful electric motorcycles. From the VARG MX to the road-legal VARG EX & SM, our bikes have won world championships and are engineered to outperform anything with a combustion engine.

We’re based in Sant Boi, Barcelona, growing fast (77% year-on-year), and building a team that will take us even further. If you want to work on a product that people are genuinely obsessed with, this is it.

Stark will become the global market leader in premium motorcycles. Building premium motorcycles requires innovation and we need your help to make us succeed

Our mission is to lead the way towards a sustainable motorcycle industry, by reducing plastic and CO2 pollution.

This will be achieved by building sustainable products that are superior to traditional technology in terms of Performance, Emotion and Design.

The Role

To guarantee product and process quality in line with Stark Future’s world-class standards. The role ensures zero-defect mentality across operations by implementing robust quality systems, monitoring product compliance, and engaging in proactive problem prevention.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all in-line and end-of-line quality assurance activities.

• Implement Stark Future’s quality standards and ensure compliance with ISO/IATF systems.

• Develop control plans, inspection standards, and audit schedules.

• Investigate non-conformances and lead root cause analysis (8D, Ishikawa, 5Why).

• Coordinate operator training in quality-critical processes.

• Drive continuous improvement and scrap reduction initiatives.

• Maintain close collaboration with suppliers and engineering for defect elimination.

DAILY DUTIES

• Conduct line audits and verify compliance with work instructions.

• Review defect dashboards and take immediate containment actions.

• Approve product quality before shipping.

• Validate calibration and readiness of measurement equipment.

• Provide quality feedback to operators and production coordinators.

• Update management on daily defect and scrap levels.

What you will bring to Stark

• Strong technical knowledge in quality management systems (ISO9001, IATF 16949).

• Skilled in problem-solving methodologies (8D, FMEA, SPC).

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams for defect resolution.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years in quality assurance in automotive, EV, or electronics manufacturing.

• 2+ years in a leadership or coordinator position.

• Experience with battery assembly quality control preferred.

NICE TO HAVE

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).

• Experience with PPAP, APQP, and supplier quality management.

• Exposure to automation and end-of-line testing systems.

Why work with us?

• The chance to work on a product people are genuinely passionate about
• A fast-growing company with real momentum
• Be the quality guardian of Stark Future Mexico, ensuring products exceed customer expectations.
• Continuous learning in a rapidly evolving EV industry.
• Exposure to European and global quality standards.
• A creative, international team
• Competitive salary and benefits package

At Stark, we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, neurodiversity, or disability, feels a true sense of belonging. We believe that diverse teams make better decisions and that a culture of equity is a prerequisite for innovation.

Accessibility: If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process (such as assistive technology, extra time, or a specific format), please let us know at [e-mail]. We are here to support you.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are excited to see how your unique perspective can help us grow