Senior Supplier Quality Engineer — Automotive (APQP, PPAP)

Roboticsconnected; Mountain View (WY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock grants

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Aeva in Mountain View, CA, seeks a qualified Supplier Quality Engineer to own supplier quality from sourcing to mass production and onwards. You will collaborate with Product Development to set control standards for mechanical, optical, and electronic components and lead APQP-driven supplier programs.

Applicants should have 5+ years in manufacturing/quality roles, deep knowledge of IATF 16949 tools, and strong problem-solving and collaboration skills to drive continuous improvement and supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of work experience in manufacturing or quality roles.
• Advanced knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes and inspection methodologies.
• Expert in automotive quality management standards and processes.
• Proficient in applying IATF 16949 core tools including APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA and PPAP.
• Self-starter who can manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with root-cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience selecting and developing suppliers and conducting process audits to ISO-9001, IATF-16949, VDA6.3.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Certified ISO 9001, IATF-16949, or VDA6.3 Auditor.
• Working experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Development to set new product and process control standards for mechanical, optical, and electronic components.
• Develop robust control plans with manufacturing partners to ensure top quality and zero defects.
• Implement APQP processes with suppliers from design through PPAP and mass production.
• Perform supplier audits and site inspections to verify automotive quality processes.
• Investigate supplier quality issues to determine root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Establish inspection plans, design new test methods, and qualify inspection tools.
• Identify and lead improvement initiatives to optimize key process indicators.
• Help select suppliers with the right capabilities to meet quality expectations and timelines.

Skills

APQP

SPC

MSA

FMEA

PPAP

IATF-16949

ISO-9001

Six Sigma

Jira

Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Aeva in Mountain View, CA, seeks a qualified Supplier Quality Engineer to own supplier quality from sourcing to mass production and onwards. You will collaborate with Product Development to set control standards for mechanical, optical, and electronic components and lead APQP-driven supplier programs.

Applicants should have 5+ years in manufacturing/quality roles, deep knowledge of IATF 16949 tools, and strong problem-solving and collaboration skills to drive continuous improvement and supplier