Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Drive Module Assembly

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. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, driven, energetic, detailed, and team-oriented.

• 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.

• 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.

• Fully literate in Microsoft computer applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

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A Final Note:

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.