Aurora · 3 days ago
Staff Supplier Quality Manager
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$181K/yr - $290K/yr
7+ years expAurora is a company focused on delivering self-driving technology safely and efficiently. They are seeking a Staff Supplier Quality Manager responsible for supplier development and maintenance of autonomous vehicle hardware, ensuring quality requirements are met and managing supplier interactions.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Support Supplier Quality activities related to Aurora External hardware supplier quality developments, Supplier manufacturing interactions (APQP/PPAP)
Assess and develop new and existing suppliers, evaluating their capabilities in alignment with ISO-9001, IATF-16949, and other company standards and project requirements
Lead suppliers through the PPAP process, ensuring timely submission and approval of required PPAP elements, documentation, validations, and samples
Conduct on-site supplier audits (process and quality system audits) to ensure compliance with automotive and industry standards, identifying areas for improvement
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, and manufacturing, to establish clear expectations and resolve technical challenges
Guide suppliers in the implementation of corrective actions and process improvements, following up to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of these measures
Utilize quality tools (e.g., FMEA, Control Plans, Process Capability Analysis) to assess, monitor, and verify supplier quality performance
Support APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities, driving alignment with timelines and deliverables
Address any quality issues through root cause analysis and problem-solving, facilitating sustainable solutions to ensure ongoing compliance
Lead supplier quality process and procedural improvements in addition to documentation development, alignment, and approvals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field
7+ years of experience in supplier quality, with a strong focus on electrical, electro-mechanical, or optomechanical components and photonics
Proven experience with PPAP processes and requirements in an automotive or autonomous vehicle industry setting
Proven experience in both submitting as well as receiving Part Submission Warrants (PSW)
Knowledge of APQP, FMEA, 8D problem-solving, and other automotive quality tools and standards
Experience conducting supplier audits and developing suppliers in compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards
Experience with multi-tier supply chain and supplier quality management
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in quality-related software and statistical analysis tools
Preferred
Master's degree in a related field
Experience working with Electronics, Electromechanical commodities, Sensors, Commercial Off the Shelf Products, optical components, and Lidar technology
Familiarity with autonomous vehicle systems, specifically in Lidar, Radar, and camera-based components
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) certification
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience managing supplier relationships and driving cross-functional collaboration
Benefits
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Benefits
Company
Aurora
Aurora is building self-driving technology to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger ones.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.19BKey Investors
UberSequoia Capital
2024-08-01Post Ipo Equity· $483M
2023-07-19Post Ipo Equity· $820M
2021-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.8B
Leadership Team
Chris Urmson
CEO and co-founder
David Maday
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-24
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