Quality Engineer, Quality Management Systems

Harbinger Motors•Garden Grove, CA

About The Position

Harbinger is seeking a Quality Engineer for its Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure processes comply with ISO 9001:2026, IATF 16949, and customer requirements. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to establish, document, maintain, and continuously improve organizational processes. The Quality Engineer leads quality initiatives, internal audits, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, while upholding quality compliance across Harbinger systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing) or a related technical discipline.
3–5 years of relevant experience in quality systems and manufacturing quality focused on continuous improvement.
Strong proficiency with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
In-depth expertise in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA/Gage R&R, Control Plans, and internal/supplier auditing.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills.
Proven project management capabilities and ability to lead multiple cross-functional initiatives concurrently.
Willingness to travel up to 30% as needed.

Nice To Haves

ASQ certification (e.g., CQE, CQA, CMQ/OE).
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional alignment initiatives to ensure QMS processes comply with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and project-specific customer requirements.
Manage and optimize document control software and quality management systems to enhance data integrity and scalability.
Schedule, prepare, and execute internal QMS audits to evaluate operational compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
Partner with cross-functional teams to conduct root cause analysis and close corrective actions resulting from audit findings.
Develop, train, and mentor an internal team of certified auditors to perform cross-functional system audits.
Implement Layered Process Audits across manufacturing operational areas to sustain process compliance and drive continuous improvement.
Integrate lessons learned from internal and external quality audits into standard operating procedures and core processes.
Establish and track data-driven quality metrics to monitor system health and evaluate corrective-action effectiveness.
Evaluate organizational systems for continuous improvement opportunities and promote a culture of quality.
Facilitate cross-functional reviews and process audits to maintain adherence to company standards.
Lead interdisciplinary root cause analysis for internal and external non-conformances, ensuring timely validation and resolution.