Powertrain Quality Engineer: Drive Reliability & Innovation

Harbinger Motors Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision

Early-stage stock options

401k, HSA, FSA

Generous PTO & parental leave

Annual vacation bonus

Wellness & fertility benefits

Cell phone stipend

Meals & stocked kitchens

Job summary

Harbinger Motors Inc. is seeking a Powertrain Quality Engineer to ensure the quality of powertrain components and assemblies across life cycle. You will partner with suppliers, design and production teams to establish standards, perform root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on engineering with experience in powertrain quality, and knowledge of APQP, FMEA, PPAP, and SPC. Travel up to 30% will be needed to support suppliers and validations.

Qualifications

• Engineer with manufacturing, supplier and/or product development experience in powertrain quality.
• Strong understanding of mechanical components and assembly processes.
• Hands-on problem solving with data-driven methods.
• Knowledge of quality core tools and industry standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor powertrain quality metrics and drive root cause resolution with cross-functional teams.
• Define quality standards, inspection criteria, and supplier quality controls.
• Lead audits, MRB meetings, and corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure ISO/IATF/AS standards compliance.
• Support PPAP, FAI, PPAP processes and production part approvals.

Skills

Problem solving

Data-driven

Project management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing engineering

Tools

APQP

FMEA

PPAP

SPC

Quality management systems

AS9100 / IATF 16949 knowledge

Job description

Harbinger Motors Inc. is seeking a Powertrain Quality Engineer to ensure the quality of powertrain components and assemblies across life cycle. You will partner with suppliers, design and production teams to establish standards, perform root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on engineering with experience in powertrain quality, and knowledge of APQP, FMEA, PPAP, and SPC. Travel up to 30% will be needed to support suppliers and validations.