ALSO. · 22 hours ago
Senior Staff Advanced Quality Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$242K/yr - $275K/yr
10+ years expALSO is an electric mobility company focused on creating innovative small EVs to address global mobility challenges. The Senior Staff Advanced Quality Engineer will champion product quality, influence design architecture, and manage critical-to-quality features to ensure high-quality production.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Champion product quality upstream by influencing architecture to prevent defects before manufacturing begins
Facilitate risk management activities, including DFMEA
Define and manage critical-to-quality (CTQ) features
Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) to ensure scalable, high-quality production
Partner closely with Design Engineers to build robustness into product designs
Serve as the bridge between the Palo Alto design team and overseas Operations quality teams
Own the design quality process end-to-end, from concept through production
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Materials, Mechatronic, Manufacturing) or a relevant technical field
10+ years of relevant experience in Quality Engineering, R&D, or NPI in a hardware/manufacturing environment
Specialized process knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Mechanical (ME) Focus: Mechatronic/Vehicle: Deep understanding of EV powertrain systems (motors, inverters, batteries, gearboxes) and expertise in their manufacturing processes, such as geartrain assembly, winding, magnetizing, welding, and EOL testing. Bike FATP: Metal parts manufacturing and e-bike assembly/testing/packaging (e.g., Wheel assembly, bike alignment, Bike EOL testing). Mechanical: Metal or plastic mechanical parts manufacturing processes (e.g., die casting, extrusion, stamping, injection molding, forging, machining). Electrical (EE) Focus: Electronics: Electronic product manufacturing processes (e.g., SMT, PCB, PCBA, ICT, FATP). Harnessing: Wire harness manufacturing (crimping, ultrasonic welding, molding) and cable assembly. System Integration: Functional testing (FCT), burn-in testing, and high-voltage (Hi-Pot) safety testing
Methodology Expertise: Deep knowledge of APQP and PPAP methodologies, with hands-on experience implementing NPI tools (DFMEA, Safe Launch Plans, Master Control Plans, DFM/DFA, etc.)
Problem Solving: Experience with failure analysis and root cause investigation in a test or development environment
Technical Proficiency: Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings (GD&T for Mechanical; Schematics for Electrical)
Systems Proficiency: Skilled with Microsoft Office and Google applications, Arena PLM (or similar product lifecycle tools), and Jira
Leadership & Mindset: A self-starter with demonstrated program management skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams. You possess a process-oriented mindset with the ability to prioritize and execute in an extremely fast-paced environment
Preferred
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
Proven experience working with Tier 1 Contract Manufacturers (CMs) in Asia, Mexico, or Europe
Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a relevant engineering field
Benefits
Robust health coverage.
Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.
One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
Flexible time off.
401(k) match.
Company
ALSO.
We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian.
201-500 employees
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