Supplier Quality Engineer, Suspension

Zoox

2600

Foster City, CA, United States

Posted on: 2025-05-09

Category: emobility

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Zoox is transforming mobility-as-a-service by developing a fully autonomous, purpose-built fleet designed for AI to drive and humans to enjoy.

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.

Candidates with experience in Automotive Chassis Suspension system (conventional or Air) and familiar with parts such as - jounce bumpers, shocks, leaf & coil springs, pressure regulated valves, actuators, suspension lines and further having a good understanding of mfg processes such as - Cleaning, Tube bending, seamless tubes, forming, welding, general machining will be be highly preferred.

Compensation

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $185,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

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.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.

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.

In this role, you will:

Partner with engineering and sourcing teams to choose the right suppliers based on manufacturing capabilities

Collaborate with suppliers on design reviews to ensure parts are manufacturable and explore new production techniques when needed.

Lead the supplier industrialization process from design through production ramp-up.

Support suppliers with tooling, equipment, and process qualifications.

Assess supplier readiness for vehicle builds and help manage production risk.

Drive the APQP process and support PPAP through the start of production.

Train suppliers on our quality systems and review part quality documentation.

Lead root cause and corrective action efforts for any supplier quality issues.

Monitor and report supplier quality metrics to ensure ongoing improvement.

Use lean and quality tools to drive continuous improvement across the supply base

Be ready for up to 40% domestic and international travel, sometimes on short notice.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or a related engineering field.

6+ years of experience in quality, supplier quality, or manufacturing—ideally in automotive, aerospace, or medical devices.

Hands-on experience launching new products and improving quality systems.

Skilled in problem-solving methods like Six Sigma, 8D, and root cause analysis.

Familiar with key quality tools: FMEAs, control plans, SPC, MSA, and capability studies.

Understanding of manufacturing processes like injection molding, stamping, and electromechanical assembly.

Strong experience with supplier audits, APQP, PPAP, and production ramp-ups.

Comfortable reading engineering drawings and using GD&T; Knowledge of ISO 9000 and IATF 16949 quality systems

Bonus Qualifications

Certifications like CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Quality Auditor.

Experience with tooling and fixture validation is a plus.

Proficient in Microsoft Office; Google Workspace experience is a plus.

Zoox

2600

Full time

Zoox

2600

Full time

Emobility