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Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.\nJob Overview\nWe are seeking a Quality Engineer for Harbinger’s Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure our processes comply with ISO9001:2026, IATF 16949, and customer requirements. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish, document, maintain, and continuously improve organizational processes. You will lead cross-functional initiatives to execute quality standards, conduct internal audits, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions that enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and auditing skills to uphold quality compliance across all Harbinger systems.\nWhat You’ll Do:\nLead cross-functional alignment initiatives to ensure Quality Management System processes comply with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and project-specific customer requirements.\nManage and optimize document control software and QM systems for enhanced data integrity and scalability.\nSchedule, prepare, and execute internal QMS audits to evaluate operational compliance and identify improvement opportunities.\nPartner with cross-functional teams to drive thorough root cause analysis and timely closure of corrective actions arising from audit findings.\nDevelop, train, and mentor an internal team of certified auditors to perform cross-functional system audits.\nImplement Layered Process Audits (LPA) across manufacturing operational areas to sustain process compliance and drive continuous improvement.\nIntegrate lessons learned from internal and external quality audits into standard operating procedures and core processes.\nEstablish and track data-driven quality metrics to monitor system health and validate the effectiveness of corrective actions.\nPromote a culture of quality by continually evaluating organizational systems for continuous improvement opportunities.\nFacilitate cross-functional reviews and process audits to guarantee continuous adherence to established company standards.\nLead interdisciplinary teams in root cause analysis for internal and external non-conformances, ensuring prompt validation and resolution.\nWho You Are:\nHands-on, results-oriented engineer dedicated to driving continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.\nProactive problem solver with a strong bias for action and root-cause resolution.\nEnergetic and passionate quality advocate committed to maintaining compliance with internal standards and industry certifications.\nDetail-oriented professional skilled at translating complex customer requirements into scalable Harbinger quality systems to deliver best-in-class products.\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing) or a related technical discipline.\n3-5 years of relevant experience in quality systems and manufacturing quality focused on continuous improvement.\nASQ Certifications (e.g., CQE, CQA, CMQ/OE) or Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred.\nStrong proficiency with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.\nIn-depth expertise in core quality tools, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA/Gage R&R, Control Plans, and internal/supplier auditing.\nExceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication (written and verbal) skills.\nProven project management capabilities with the ability to lead multiple cross-functional initiatives concurrently.\nWillingness to travel up to 30% as needed.\nKey Benefits & Perks:\nComprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) - 100% employee covered\nEarly-stage Stock Options\nRobust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)\nGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave\nAnnual Vacation Bonus\nWellness & Fertility Benefits\nCell Phone Stipend\nComplimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens\nCalifornia Pay Range\n$120,000—$170,000 USD\nEqual Opportunity\nHarbinger 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.\nHarbinger 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 .\nCandidate Data Privacy\nHarbinger 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.\nHarbinger 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.\nHarbinger 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.\nPlease note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. 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