Supplier Quality Engineer

The Supplier Quality Engineer ensures that components sourced from external suppliers-including battery packs, motors, inverters, high-voltage wiring harnesses, and other electric drivetrain parts-meet Orange EV’s quality, safety, and reliability standards from initial sourcing through ongoing production. This role combines supplier auditing, part qualification (APQP/PPAP/FAI), and root-cause problem solving to protect vehicle quality and safety across the supply base, with particularly close attention to the unique risks of high-voltage and battery components.

Manage the Supplier Portal.

Continue to develop and implement in conjunction with Supply Chain and others, best practices leading to improvements in lean manufacturing concepts and supplier Quality.

Establish and utilize frameworks and systems, including tools such as visual management, problem solving, standard work and kaizen.

Ability to cooperate and commit in a team environment to achieve goals and deliverables.

Resolve difficult or complicated challenges using the problem-solving process.

Position Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

3+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering, preferably within automotive, heavy equipment or EV/battery manufacturing.

Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and capability analysis (Cpk/Ppk)

Experience with root-cause analysis and corrective action methodologies (8D, 5-Why, etc.)

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.

Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrate group presentation skills and ability to conduct meetings.

Foster and encourage an atmosphere of responsibility, quality, and pride in all who function in the team.

Willingness and ability to travel to supplier sites domestically.

Ideal Candidates Will Also Have

Experience with high-voltage components, battery systems, or electrical drivetrain parts.

Familiarity with IATF 16949 and relevant safety standards for high-voltage/battery systems (e.g., UL, SAE).

Six Sigma or Lean certification (Green Belt or higher)

Experience with Measurement Systems Analysis

Prior experience building or maturing a supplier quality program within a growing organization.

APQP/PPAP process ownership

FMEA and SPC/capability analysis (Cpk/Ppk)

Root cause analysis and corrective action (8D, 5-Why)

Supplier auditing and quality systems knowledge (IATF 16949 / ISO 9001)

High-voltage and battery component quality and safety awareness

GD&T and engineering print reading

Cross-functional collaboration with design, sourcing, and manufacturing

Supplier relationship management, accountability, and development

Data-driven quality reporting and metrics ownership

Travel required: Up to 50% (national)

Hours: Hours necessary to achieve the objectives