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Job Title: Quality Assurance Director Electric Vehicles
Hiring Organization: Harbinger Motors Inc.
Company Overview:
Harbinger Motors Inc. is a pioneering electric vehicle manufacturer dedicated to transforming the automotive and transportation industries. Our mission is to offer electric vehicles developed from the ground up to address the needs of the Medium Duty vehicle industry.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Director to lead our electric vehicle quality assurance efforts. As a key member of our quality team, you will be responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining a world-class quality management system (QMS) that aligns with automotive and EV industry standards.
The successful candidate will oversee all quality functions, ensuring product reliability, compliance, and customer satisfaction while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role will involve developing and implementing a strategic quality roadmap to support the company's growth and product evolution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive company-wide Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards.
- Define quality metrics and KPIs to monitor product performance, supplier quality, and manufacturing processes.
- Oversee and drive excellence in Customer Quality, Product Quality, Manufacturing Quality, and Supplier Quality, ensuring each function operates at the highest industry standards.
- Lead Supplier Quality management, ensuring all suppliers meet rigorous automotive-grade quality requirements.
- Implement advanced quality planning (APQP), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and statistical process control (SPC) methodologies.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action processes (CAPA) for quality-related issues in development and production.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Compliance teams to embed quality into product development.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with global automotive standards, including FMVSS, UN-ECE, NHTSA, and EPA requirements.
- Spearhead Customer Quality assurance efforts, managing warranty claims, customer feedback, and field failure analysis.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, or equivalent. A minimum of 15 years of experience in automotive quality, with at least 8 years in a leadership role, is required. EV experience is preferred.
The successful candidate should have a proven track record in scaling quality systems in a fast-paced startup or high-growth automotive environment. Strong experience in EV powertrain, battery systems, electronics, and general assembly quality assurance is essential.
A deep knowledge of automotive regulatory requirements and industry best practices is also necessary. Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt / Black Belt), CQE (Certified Quality Engineer), or equivalent is a plus.
Benefits:
As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, flexible PTO, and an annual vacation stipend. We are committed to providing a positive and inclusive work environment where you can grow and thrive.
