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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Product Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the production quality of Aeva’s state-of-the-art 4D LiDAR. As a key member of our team, you will act as the primary quality liaison between Aeva and its contract manufacturers and ensure excellence throughout the manufacturing process.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and manage quality assurance activities throughout the entire production lifecycle, from New Product Introduction (NPI) through Start of Production (SOP) and into full-scale manufacturing
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure quality requirements are met at all stages
Drive root cause analysis and corrective action processes to address product quality issues
Develop and implement a comprehensive quality plan aligned with automotive standards such as IATF 16949
Implement APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) processes with our contract manufacturers from the initial design stage through PPAP submission
Review and approve process validation plans and establish a robust quality control plan to achieve zero defects
Evaluate the capability and effectiveness of manufacturing processes, procedures, production tools and test equipment
Conduct regular process audits to ensure compliance with automotive quality requirements and best practices
Lead quality initiatives to improve and sustain product quality at scale
Ensure any changes in design, process, or material are thoroughly reviewed for potential quality impacts and implemented in a controlled manner
Develop and maintain key quality metrics and report these metrics to senior management
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline
A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Manufacturing or Quality role within the automotive industry or other advanced manufacturing industries
Expert in automotive quality management standards and AIAG core tools including Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Fluent in reading technical drawings and solid understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Experienced qualifying mechanical or optical metrology tools
Self- starter who is able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to new challenges within a fast paced environment
Strong problem-solving skills and experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes
Fluent in English with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% based on business needs
Nice to have:
Experience in manufacturing advanced optical sensor systems
Certified Quality Management Systems auditor (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF16949) or VDA 6.3 process auditor
Working experience with Jira, Confluence and TeamCenter is a plus
What we offer:
comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
pre-tax commuter and health care/dependent care accounts