Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done.
The “Canoo Way”Canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other’s back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations.
Job PurposeThe potential candidate will be a technical liaison between Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to monitor Advanced Quality Planning, PPAP approval, resolve quality issues, implement, and provide technical support. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are an absolute requirement to establish effective working relationships within Canoo and suppliers.
Responsibilities (80s Of The Position)

• Implement and monitor the part qualification and certification process with selected suppliers.
• Expected to establish a close rapport with suppliers, develop and drive action plans and communicate results.
• Review/audit supplier’s manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Anticipate potential failures due to design, manufacturability, and process control and suggest and implement a resolution with suppliers.
• Assure supplier understanding of product and PPAP submission requirements.
• Perform routine surveillance audits and monitor supplier performance (KPI for Quality, including PPM and SCAR)
• Functions as a liaison between suppliers and internal functions/plants (engineering, quality, operations, etc.) to clarify requirements, facilitate communication and drive accountability. Supporting other departments on cross-functional tasks as needed.
• Lead weekly supplier meetings and supplier adherence to the Canoo APQP process.
• Determine root cause (8D process) of supplier quality problems and coordinate/implement effective and timely resolutions.
• Discuss part critical characteristics and required process controls.
• Review and approve supplier quality plans on new part programs.
• Review and approve tool, fixture, and part design.
• Work with different tiers to ensure deliverables are met.
• Improve the quality performance of suppliers by conducting workshops at supplier locations, providing technical assistance in developing a quality system or other technical support as required.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or engineering in an automotive or related environment
• Experience in manufacturing, quality, or engineering in an automotive or related environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing and assembly plant processes, procedures, facilities, and equipment
• Ability to support Design reviews with a good understanding of GD&T and Key Characteristics (Safety / Critical Characteristics)
• Able to read and decipher dimensional reports.
• Strong analytic problem-solving skills
• Experience in new product development and launch activities.
• Remain engaged, proactive, work efficiently and productively in independent and team setting.
• Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Fluent with common MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Proficient oral and written communication skills

Preferred Experience 

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification
• Lead Auditor Qualification-Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)/Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
• Understanding of IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 Quality System standards
• Knowledge of AIAG standards including APQP and PPAP (all levels) requirements including FMEA, Control Plans, Flow Charts, R@R, SPC, MSA, Capacity Analysis, GR&R
• Demonstrated knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Problem-Solving tools.
• Lean training and hands on experience is desirable.
• Bi-lingual communication (Spanish, Korean, Chinese)

Travel Requirements

• Travel to domestic and international suppliers (>25%).

Physical Requirements For Non-Physical PositionsWhile performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.
Physical Requirements For Physical PositionsWhile performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to lift up to 25 or more pounds, stand, sit, bend/stoop, or operate office equipment or machinery.
Reasonable AccommodationsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
What's Cool About Working Here...

• Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Equity Compensation
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy

Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Canoo Inc. and its subsidiaries and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Canoo unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.