Supplier Quality Engineer – APQP, IATF & PPAP Lead

Aeva Inc.; Milpitas, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock grants

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Aeva Inc. in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to own supplier quality across the lifecycle, from sourcing to development, tooling, and industrialization, plus product launch and ongoing management.

You will collaborate with Product Development to establish control standards, implement APQP with suppliers, and lead audits, CAPA actions, and process improvements to ensure top-tier quality while supporting rapid, high-volume production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or quality experience.
• Advanced knowledge of high-volume manufacturing and inspection methods.
• ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or VDA6.3 familiarity.
• Experience with APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, PPAP.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Jira and Confluence experience.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Development to set control standards for mechanical, optical, and electronic components.
• Develop robust supplier control plans with partners to ensure high quality and zero defects.
• Implement APQP processes with suppliers from design through PPAP and start of mass production.
• Perform supplier audits and site inspections to verify compliance with automotive quality standards.
• Investigate supplier quality issues to determine root cause and implement CAPA actions.
• Establish inspection plans and qualify precision inspection tools and gauges.
• Identify and lead improvement initiatives to optimize key process indicators.
• Help select suitable suppliers meeting quality expectations and timelines.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

APQP/PPAP

IATF core tools

Process auditing

Supplier selection

Education

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

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Aeva Inc. in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to own supplier quality across the lifecycle, from sourcing to development, tooling, and industrialization, plus product launch and ongoing management.

You will collaborate with Product Development to establish control standards, implement APQP with suppliers, and lead audits, CAPA actions, and process improvements to ensure top-tier quality while supporting rapid, high-volume production.