Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Zoox

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or related field) with at least 10 years of experience in Quality or Manufacturing within the automotive or aerospace sectors. A blend of Supplier Quality and Internal Plant Quality experience is highly preferred
• Expertise in Six-Sigma, 8D, Pareto Analysis, Regression, ANOVA, DOE, Fishbone (Ishikawa), and Red-X methodologies
• Experience with subframe castings, extrusion beams, TIG/MIG welding, and stamped components
• Familiarity with general assembly and manufacturing processes for automotive mechanical systems, including machining and sheet metal forming, plus End-of-Line (EOL) testing (leak, pressure, voltage)
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), as well as tooling/fixture verification and validation protocols
• Up to 40% of domestic/international travel required, occasionally on short notice
• The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, driven, energetic, detailed, and team-oriented
• You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position
• Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills

Desirable

• The Supplier Quality Engineer will play a key role in ensuring world-class performance of the Zoox prototype and production supply base, and drive continuous improvement
• Partner with Vehicle Systems Engineering to evaluate the manufacturability of new designs, ensuring seamless transitions from concept to production
• Collaborate with Engineering and Strategic Sourcing Managers to identify and assess suppliers
• You will conduct deep-dive technical audits and process assessments to ensure partners meet Zoox’s high standards for manufacturing expertise
• Drive CAD and print reviews with suppliers to align on technical requirements
• Where necessary, you will co-develop innovative manufacturing techniques to bridge the gap between design intent and physical production
• Own the Supplier Industrialization Roadmap (SIR). You will lead product/process development activities and conduct on-site capability assessments to ensure supplier readiness
• Work alongside Sourcing Managers to monitor supplier readiness for vehicle build events
• You will proactively identify production ramp risks and develop robust mitigation strategies for executive review
• Lead the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process from initial design through PPAP submission and Start of Production (SOP)
• Monitor and report on supplier quality metrics. You will utilize First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, Cp/Cpk analysis, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to drive data-backed decisions