Electronics Subject Matter Expert
- Greater San Francisco Bay area
- Competitive compensation + Relocation assistance + equity/stock
A Subject Matter Expert is needed to lead the Supplier selection of specific electronic commodities for an Electric Vehicle start up in the Bay area. This individual will ensure manufacturability and define and exceed quality standard.
The Electronics Subject Matter Expert will be a technical resource with previous experience in supplier quality and/or Manufacturing of at least one of the following commodities:
- Wire Harness
- Infotainment/Speakers/Displays
- Printed Circuit Board Assembly/Electronic Control Units
- Advanced Driver Assistant Systems (ADAS)
- Switches/Optics/Sensors
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create and maintain the APQP process with suppliers from initial design stage through PPAP submission and the start of mass production.
- Establish quality plans, implement test methods, recognize potential failure modes/process weaknesses and drive preventative actions.
- Perform supplier audits and site inspections; develop process improvement plans and drive implementation; monitor and maintain performance metrics.
- Investigate supplier quality issues to find root cause, implement corrective actions, continue to drive long-term preventative actions
- Support system assembly build, define incoming parts inspections procedure as needed, track build issues and drive suppliers for containment actions and long-term actions
- Travel 25% on average
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree required, BS in Engineering strongly desired, MS preferred
- 5+ year's experience in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Engineer role working with specific desired electronic commodities: (Wire Harness, Infotainment/Speakers/Displays, Printed Circuit Board Assembly/Electronic Control Units, Advanced Driver Assistant Systems (ADAS), Switches/Optics/Sensors).
- Experience within a High-Volume Manufacturing environment
- Automotive experience a plus