Quality Engineer, Quality Management Systems
Harbinger Motors · Garden Grove, CA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Travel
- 30%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Harbinger Motors (automotive) in Garden Grove, CA. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish, document, maintain, and continuously improve organizational processes.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Root cause, SPC, FMEA
- Day to day
- about 30% travel
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About the role
Who You Are
- ✓Hands-on, results-oriented engineer dedicated to driving continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.
- ✓Proactive problem solver with a strong bias for action and root-cause resolution.
- ✓Energetic and passionate quality advocate committed to maintaining compliance with internal standards and industry certifications.
- ✓Detail-oriented professional skilled at translating complex customer
requirements
into scalable Harbinger quality systems to deliver best-in-class products.
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing) or a related technical discipline.
- ✓3–5 years of relevant experience in quality systems and manufacturing quality focused on continuous improvement.
- ✓ASQ Certifications (e.g., CQE, CQA, CMQ/OE) or Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred.
- ✓Strong proficiency with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
- ✓In-depth expertise in core quality tools, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA/Gage R&R, Control Plans, and internal/supplier auditing.
- ✓Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication (written and verbal) skills.
- ✓Proven project management capabilities with the ability to lead multiple cross-functional initiatives concurrently.
- ✓Willingness to travel up to 30% as needed.
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About Harbinger
Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.
Job Overview
We are seeking a Quality Engineer for Harbinger’s Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure our processes comply with ISO9001:2026, IATF 16949, and customer requirements. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish, document, maintain, and continuously improve organizational processes. You will lead cross-functional initiatives to execute quality standards, conduct internal audits, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions that enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and auditing skills to uphold quality compliance across all Harbinger systems.
What You’ll Do
- •Lead cross-functional alignment initiatives to ensure Quality Management System processes comply with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and project-specific customer requirements.
- •Manage and optimize document control software and QM systems for enhanced data integrity and scalability.
- •Schedule, prepare, and execute internal QMS audits to evaluate operational compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
- •Partner with cross-functional teams to drive thorough root cause analysis and timely closure of corrective actions arising from audit findings.
- •Develop, train, and mentor an internal team of certified auditors to perform cross-functional system audits.
- •Implement Layered Process Audits (LPA) across manufacturing operational areas to sustain process compliance and drive continuous improvement.
- •Integrate lessons learned from internal and external quality audits into standard operating procedures and core processes.
- •Establish and track data-driven quality metrics to monitor system health and validate the effectiveness of corrective actions.
- •Promote a culture of quality by continually evaluating organizational systems for continuous improvement opportunities.
- •Facilitate cross-functional reviews and process audits to guarantee continuous adherence to established company standards.
Lead interdisciplinary teams in root cause analysis for internal and external non-conformances, ensuring prompt validation and resolution.
Key Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered
Early-stage Stock Options
Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
Annual Vacation Bonus
Wellness & Fertility Benefits
Cell Phone Stipend
Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens
California Pay Range
$100,000 — $140,000 USD
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