Quality Engineer (Electrical)

Harbinger Motors; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Early-stage stock options

Health coverage

Vacation stipend

Meals provided

Job summary

Harbinger Motors in California is seeking an Electrical Quality Engineer (Automotive/EV) to oversee quality of electrical architecture, control systems, and PCBAs across life cycle. You will work across design, manufacturing, and supplier teams to define standards and ensure robust performance.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, data-driven decision making, MRB involvement, and QMS/IATF compliance. Travel up to 30% is expected; candidates should have hands-on engineering approach and

Qualifications

• Must have strong analytical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Familiarity with QMS, audits, DFMEA/PFMEA, and control plans.

Responsibilities

• Define electrical quality standards and inspection criteria across components and assemblies.
• Perform root cause analyses on electrical/electronic failures and determine corrective actions.
• Lead cross-functional quality activities with design, manufacturing, and supplier teams.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

CAN/LIN bus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Hi-Pot testers

Statistical analysis tools

APQP/PPAP tools

Job description

• We are looking for a Quality Engineer (Electrical) with broad responsibilities across electrical and electronic assemblies. You will be responsible for ensuring the quality of electrical architecture, control systems, and electronic components throughout their life cycle
• This role involves collaborating with suppliers, product designers, and production teams to establish and maintain quality standards, troubleshoot complex electrical issues, and drive continuous improvement
• The Electrical Quality Engineer will act as a liaison between the company’s cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams. Responsibilities include defining electrical quality standards, performing root cause analysis on electrical and electronic failures, defining inspection standards, end-of-line test controls, quality gates, and determining corrective actions
• A successful Electrical Quality Engineer should have excellent analytical and electrical troubleshooting skills and be able to ensure that processes and products are consistently improved
• Monitor electrical and electronic quality performance metrics, proactively identifying and escalating emerging high-impact issues using process, end-of-line test, and warranty data for early resolution
• Drive timely root cause analysis and resolution by engaging and holding cross-functional teams accountable with a data-driven approach to ensure root cause is identified and resolved (e.g., electrical noise, signal integrity loss, component failure, assembly defects)
• Implement continuous improvement by driving lessons learned into relevant electrical design and manufacturing processes
• Develop and track data-driven metrics for issue monitoring, electrical yields, and corrective action effectiveness
• Create innovative tools and processes to enhance efficiency, electrical test coverage, and scalability across production
• Continuously develop electrical quality standards, quality control systems, and manufacturing and supplier quality protocols for Harbinger’s electrical harnesses, power distribution units, controllers, and PCBAs
• Perform thorough inspection and testing of materials, equipment, processes, and products (including Hi-Pot testing, continuity, resistance, and functional electrical testing) to ensure meticulous compliance with specifications
• Support the assembly team with electrical distribution units, high/low-voltage wiring harnesses, controllers, and electrical test equipment buyoff, conducting technical and statistical investigations concerning quality issues, test methods, and equipment
• Formulate effective corrective actions, solutions, and enhancements for supplier, production, and product-related challenges specific to vehicle electrical systems
• Participate in design reviews (DFMEA/PFMEA) alongside design engineering and manufacturing teams to mitigate manufacturing, wiring routing, grounding, and assembly risks linked to electrical components
• Lead and instruct interdisciplinary efforts to conduct Root Cause analysis (8D, 5-Why) for both internal and external electrical and electronic products, ensuring timely responses and validation of corrective actions to prevent non-conformances
• Lead MRB (Material Review Board) meetings and act as a quality representative within the engineering change control board for vehicle electrical systems and electronic sub-assemblies

Benefits

• Unleash Your Time: Take control of your work-life balance. Salaried teammates receive flexible PTO and the freedom to celebrate holidays and wellness days as you see fit
• Accelerate Your Wealth: As one of our first 100 employees, you’ll have the opportunity to rev up your financial future with early-stage stock options
• 100% Comprehensive Health Coverage: You and your loved ones are covered with top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Cruise into Vacations: Enjoy an exciting annual vacation stipend to help you recharge your batteries
• Fuel Your Day: Forget brown bag lunches; we’ve got you covered with paid lunches and dinners to keep you energized

ASQ Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Manager (CQM), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, or higher, are preferredExcellent project management skills, capable of managing multiple projects concurrentlyBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical fieldYou are energetic, passionate about electrical quality, and committed to delivering best-in-class productsYou are a hands‑on engineer that loves to solve complex technical problems. You have a bias for action and continuous improvementAbility to travel up to 30% of the timeProficiency in ISO 9001:2018 or IATF 16949 standards is highly desired3 to 5 years of pertinent experience in manufacturing quality or supplier quality engineering involving automotive/EV electrical systems, wiring harnesses, PCBAs, power electronics, or equivalent productsStrong analytical, electrical troubleshooting, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essentialFamiliarity with fundamental quality core tools including Quality Management Systems, Supplier and Internal Audits, APQP, SPC, GR&R, PPAP, FMEA (DFMEA/PFMEA), and Control PlansSolid understanding of vehicle electrical architecture (CAN/LIN bus communication, high and low voltage distribution, grounding strategies, PCBAs, and wire harness fabrication) is required