Supplier Quality Engineer

Aquent; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a trailblazing autonomous mobility client in Fremont, CA, to hire a skilled Supplier Quality Engineer. You will collaborate with world-class engineering teams and global suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and safe launches of next-generation vehicle platforms.

In this role you will bridge design and manufacturing, drive continuous improvement with PCBs, electromechanical assemblies, and advanced sensors, and help scale production through robust supplier quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with PCBs, PCBAs, wire harnesses, electromechanical assemblies, and working with contract manufacturers (CMs).
• Strong knowledge of GD&T specifications and engineering drawing review.

Responsibilities

• Assess supplier capabilities and partner with them to develop robust manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate the manufacturability of new product designs, collaborating with engineering teams and suppliers to optimize designs for manufacturing.
• Manage product and process development with the supply base, driving continuous improvement using quality and lean manufacturing tools.
• Review and provide feedback on prototype and production part quality submissions from suppliers (PPAP/related docs).
• Issue and manage corrective action requests, providing hands-on support to resolve quality issues.
• Support manufacturing operations to analyze, contain, and dispose of suspect supplier materials to ensure seamless production.
• Facilitate the ramp-up of advanced vehicle platforms by working closely with assembly suppliers.
• Enhance internal supplier quality processes, including assessments, supplier management, part approval, and corrective actions.

Skills

GD&T

Engineering drawing review

Structured problem-solving

Quality tools & methodologies

Supplier collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of autonomous mobility? Partnering with Aquent, our client-a trailblazing pioneer in the self-driving vehicle industry is seeking a dynamic and driven engineering professional to play a pivotal role in scaling their cutting-edge technology. In this high-impact position, you will collaborate directly with world-class engineering teams and global suppliers to ensure the highest standards of quality and reliability for revolutionary vehicle platforms. Your expertise will directly influence the safety, performance, and successful launch of next-generation autonomous transportation.

The Opportunity

As a key member of the quality team, you will bridge the gap between design and manufacturing, working closely with external partners to scale production and optimize processes. This role offers an incredible opportunity to apply your technical expertise in electromechanical assemblies, PCBAs, and advanced sensors within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. You will be empowered to drive continuous improvement, resolve complex technical challenges, and establish robust quality standards that define the future of transportation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the capabilities of potential suppliers and partner with them to develop robust manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate the manufacturability of new product designs, collaborating with engineering teams and suppliers to optimize designs for manufacturing.
• Manage product and process development with the supply base, driving continuous improvement using quality and lean manufacturing tools.
• Review and provide feedback on prototype and production part quality document submissions from suppliers.
• Issue and manage corrective action requests, providing hands-on support to resolve quality issues.
• Support manufacturing operations to analyze, contain, and dispose of suspect supplier materials, ensuring seamless production flow.
• Facilitate the ramp-up of advanced vehicle platforms by working closely with assembly suppliers.
• Enhance internal supplier quality processes, including assessments, supplier management, part approval, and corrective actions.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 7 to 10 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with PCBs, PCBAs, wire harnesses, electromechanical assemblies, and working with contract manufacturers (CMs).
• Hands-on experience with mechanical manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, stamping, and mechanical assembly.
• Strong working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) specifications and engineering drawing review.
• Proven experience utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., Six-Sigma, 8D, Pareto Charts, Regression Analysis, ANOVA, DOE, Fishbone Analysis, Red-X, Is/Is Not).
• Deep understanding of quality analysis and control tools, including Process Flow Diagrams, Process FMEAs, Process Control Plans, SPC, MSA, Process Capability, and PPAP/part approval processes.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience within the automotive, consumer electronics, aerospace, or medical device industries.
• Familiarity or working knowledge of sensor technologies (such as LiDAR, Camera, RADAR) and optomechanical assemblies.
• Experience creating, implementing, and improving quality management systems.
• Working knowledge of industry quality standards such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Professional certifications such as ASQ, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Six Sigma Black Belt.