Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Powertrain
Core
Ensure world-class performance of the Zoox prototype and production HV battery supply base and drive continuous improvement.
Role type
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Powertrain/HV Battery)
Builds
HV battery cell, module, and pack supply base for Zoox prototypes and production
Domain
Automotive / High-Voltage Battery Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
VDA 6.3 audits, manufacturability assessment, PPAP review, 8D corrective actions, lean manufacturing tools, Six-Sigma problem solving, SPC, MSA, GD&T, ISO 9000/IATF 16949 knowledge
Preferred skills
Lithium-ion battery chemistry knowledge, BMS fundamentals, automotive safety standards (ISO 26262, UN 38.3), High Voltage safety certification
Technologies
Laser welding, ultrasonic welding, wire bonding, thermal potting/dispensing, EOL functional testing
Responsibilities
Select battery suppliers via process assessments and audits; assess manufacturability of new HV battery designs; manage product/process development from prototype to EOL; review PPAP submissions; issue and support 8D corrective actions for quality issues; analyze and disposition suspect HV materials; drive continuous improvement in supplier quality processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC