Head of Quality

Harbinger

Garden Grove, CA, United States

Posted on: 2025-02-12

Category: emobility

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger's best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs. Leveraging a foundation of proprietary, in-house developed vehicle technologies designed specifically for commercial vehicles, Harbinger is bringing a first-of-its-kind EV platform to market, priced for zero acquisition premium.
Harbinger: familiar form, revolutionary foundation.

About Harbinger

Harbinger Motors Inc. is a Southern California-based electric vehicle manufacturer on a mission to transform the automotive and transportation industries, bringing to market EVs developed from the ground up to address the needs of the Medium Duty vehicle industry. This broad, and to date poorly addressed, market segment includes class 4 to 7 commercial delivery vehicles, RVs and utility vehicles, among others. Leveraging a foundation of proprietary, in-house developed vehicle technologies, Harbinger's first-of-its-kind EV platform will bring enhancements in vehicle performance, durability and operator comfort. And importantly, Harbinger's vehicles will be priced for zero acquisition premium relative to traditional gas- and diesel-based competitors, removing one of the most tenacious barriers to EV adoption.

Harbinger's team, with operations in Southern California and Michigan, includes industry veterans with expertise in powertrain, battery, chassis and software development, along with leaders in advanced manufacturing, corporate development, operations and finance. Our team members come from leading innovators, both in and out of the automotive industry, including Tesla, Rivian, Canoo, Ford, Anduril, and SpaceX.

Founded in 2021, Harbinger is a venture-backed startup on a rapid growth trajectory, looking for candidates that thrive on tackling complex challenges and who share in our passion to bring clean transportation alternatives to a segment of the market starving for innovation.

Job Overview

The Head of Quality will be responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining a world-class quality management system (QMS) that aligns with automotive and EV industry standards. This individual will oversee all quality functions, ensuring product reliability, compliance, and customer satisfaction while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, this leader will oversee and integrate the four core departments within quality: Product Quality, Manufacturing Quality, Supplier Quality and Customer Quality, ensuring seamless alignment across all aspects of the organization.

What You’ll Do:

Develop and implement a strategic quality roadmap to support the company's growth and product evolution.
Establish and maintain a comprehensive company wide Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards.
Define quality metrics and KPIs to monitor product performance, supplier quality, and manufacturing processes.
Oversee and drive excellence in Customer Quality, Product Quality, Manufacturing Quality and Supplier Quality, ensuring each function operates at the highest industry standards.
Lead Supplier Quality management, ensuring all suppliers meet rigorous automotive-grade quality requirements.
Implement advanced quality planning (APQP), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and statistical process control (SPC) methodologies.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Kaizen to enhance product reliability and manufacturing efficiency.
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action processes (CAPA) for quality-related issues in development and production.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Compliance teams to embed quality into product development.
Ensure regulatory compliance with global automotive standards, including FMVSS, UN-ECE, NHTSA, and EPA requirements.
Spearhead Customer Quality assurance efforts, managing warranty claims, customer feedback, and field failure analysis.
Develop and mentor a high-performing quality team, fostering a proactive quality culture across the organization

Who You Are

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, or equivalent.
15+ years of experience in automotive quality, with at least 8 years in a leadership role (EV experience preferred).
Expertise in IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and APQP methodologies.
Proven track record in scaling quality systems in a fast-paced startup or high-growth automotive environment.
Strong experience in EV powertrain, battery systems, electronics and general assembly quality assurance.
Hands-on experience with FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, SPC, and Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5Why, Ishikawa, etc.).
Deep knowledge of automotive regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt / Black Belt), CQE (Certified Quality Engineer), or equivalent is a plus.

Rev up your career with our electrifying compensation and benefits package! At Harbinger Motors, we understand that your skills, experience, and expertise are as unique as our cutting-edge electric vehicles. That's why we tailor our offers to suit your individual profile, considering your years of experience, specialized knowledge, and market demands.

In addition to a competitive base salary, our perks charge ahead of the competition:

100% Comprehensive Health Coverage: You are covered with top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Accelerate Your Wealth: As an early stage employee, you'll have the opportunity to rev up your financial future with early-stage stock options.
Unleash Your Time: Take control of your work-life balance. Salaried teammates receive flexible PTO and the freedom to celebrate holidays and wellness days as you see fit.
Cruise into Vacations: Enjoy an exciting annual vacation stipend to help you recharge your batteries.
Fuel Your Day: Forget brown bag lunches; we've got you covered with paid lunches and dinners to keep you energized.

These are just a few of our benefits and perks, as we're constantly adjusting and adding more benefits to best serve our teammates. At Harbinger Motors, we don't just offer jobs; we provide the fuel for your career journey. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable transportation, where your hard work and dedication are always rewarded.

Get ready to drive your career forward with us!

California Pay Range

$220,000—$260,000 USD

Equal Opportunity

Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [email protected].

Candidate Data Privacy

Harbinger may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Harbinger may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Harbinger may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our HR, legal, and finance teams, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Harbinger affiliates; and (iii) Harbinger’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Harbinger may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Harbinger and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Harbinger unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.

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