Staff Supplier Quality Engineer, Team Lead

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) Manager to help build a budding team. The SQE would have strong technical skills and thrive in working with different suppliers to ensure they could produce great quality products at scale and on time. This individual is skillful in understanding technical design requirements from Engineering, commercial nuances from Global Supply Managers, and provides valuable input in supplier selection and management. We’re also looking for someone who brings about good practices and framework to set up our SQE foundation as we grow the team.

In this role, you will

• Collaborate closely with various stakeholders such as Design Engineering, Global Supply Managers, Internal Quality and Manufacturing / NPI to determine ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics
• Partner closely with our automotive OEM partners to define appropriate supplier quality requirements that can be achieved within defined timeframes of product development
• Ensure the defined supplier quality requirements can be met or implemented by our suppliers
• Develop, manage, audit, improve and correct supplier planning and execution of component manufacturing and assembly techniques and quality control processes from development phases to mass production
• Review supplier tool design, process flow, equipment selection, DFM, and DOE proposals
• Perform supplier audits and site inspections to verify compliance with automotive quality management processes
• Investigate supplier quality issues to determine root cause, validate supplier corrective actions and ensure proper and sustainable implementations
• Identify and lead supplier quality improvement initiatives that benefit scalability, quality or cost
• Identify and create/implement  tools and systems integration solutions to improve qualification and APQP deliverable execution and performance tracking

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, etc.), Master’s degree preferred
• At least 5 years of experience in a Quality or Manufacturing role, preferably in automotive, aerospace or server industries
• Strong knowledge and proficient in applying Automotive Quality 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)
• Strong technical writing ability and an ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner
• Excellent data analysis, statistics, documentation, project management skills
• Tenacity in solving problems and has a “can do” attitude
• Thrive in a dynamic, fast-changing environment
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Desirable Qualification

• Experience with at least one of these areas: System, Mechanical, and Electronics Manufacturing such as system integration, sensors, mechanical assemblies, SMT and PCBAs
• Experience in working with automotive Tier 1s or OEMs
• Strong knowledge and experience with industry standards such as IATF16949, ISO9001, ISO26262

The base salary range for this position is $163,000 - $261,000 per year.  Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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