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Make a difference for the world as part of a company leading the electric vehicle revolution. \nPosition Summary\nThe Supplier Quality Engineer ensures that components sourced from external suppliers-including battery packs, motors, inverters, high-voltage wiring harnesses, and other electric drivetrain parts-meet Orange EV’s quality, safety, and reliability standards from initial sourcing through ongoing production. This role combines supplier auditing, part qualification (APQP/PPAP/FAI), and root-cause problem solving to protect vehicle quality and safety across the supply base, with particularly close attention to the unique risks of high-voltage and battery components.\nKey Responsibilities\nUsing core tools, provides a proactive approach to building quality into the supplier process with a goal of reducing Incoming Inspection at OEV to an absolute minimum. \nCoordinate with Design & Component Engineering, Manufacturing, and others to determine critical part dimensions. Communicate these to the suppliers and ensure that they are testing or inspecting to ensure their parts consistently meet the requirements. \nIntroduce and maintain the Supplier Quality Management Systems including where applicable, FAI’s, PPAP’s, Controls Plans and FMEA’s as and where applicable,\nAssess suppliers on a periodic basis to ensure they are operating according to the Supplier Quality Management System.\nMonitor incoming supplier quality performance (PPM, defect rates, first-pass yield) and drive corrective action when nonconformances occur. \nEnsure that the quality measures are included in the supplier scorecard data.\nLead root cause analysis and structured problem solving (8D, 5-Why, fishbone) for supplier-caused quality escapes; issue and track Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) through closure and verification\nEnsure suppliers maintain compliance with International Standards (if applicable) \nServes as a Supplier Quality consultant for purchasing, New Product Development, Engineering, Sales and Management as applicable.\nManage engineering changes, deviations, and non-conforming material dispositions involving supplier provided parts\nOwn and report supplier quality metrics and scorecard to quality an operations leadership\nSupport internal and customer audits as needed, ensuring documentation and traceability for supplier related quality records\nContinuous Improvement/Lean Enterprise\nManage the Supplier Portal.\nContinue to develop and implement in conjunction with Supply Chain and others, best practices leading to improvements in lean manufacturing concepts and supplier Quality.\nEstablish and utilize frameworks and systems, including tools such as visual management, problem solving, standard work and kaizen.\nAbility to cooperate and commit in a team environment to achieve goals and deliverables.\nResolve difficult or complicated challenges using the problem-solving process.\nPosition Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.\n3+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering, preferably within automotive, heavy equipment or EV/battery manufacturing.\nWorking knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and capability analysis (Cpk/Ppk)\nExperience with root-cause analysis and corrective action methodologies (8D, 5-Why, etc.)\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.\nSpeak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrate group presentation skills and ability to conduct meetings.\nFoster and encourage an atmosphere of responsibility, quality, and pride in all who function in the team.\nWillingness and ability to travel to supplier sites domestically.\nIdeal Candidates Will Also Have\nExperience with high-voltage components, battery systems, or electrical drivetrain parts.\nFamiliarity with IATF 16949 and relevant safety standards for high-voltage/battery systems (e.g., UL, SAE).\nSix Sigma or Lean certification (Green Belt or higher)\nExperience with Measurement Systems Analysis\nPrior experience building or maturing a supplier quality program within a growing organization.\nIdeal Candidates Will Also Have\nAPQP/PPAP process ownership\nFMEA and SPC/capability analysis (Cpk/Ppk)\nRoot cause analysis and corrective action (8D, 5-Why)\nSupplier auditing and quality systems knowledge (IATF 16949 / ISO 9001)\nHigh-voltage and battery component quality and safety awareness\nGD&T and engineering print reading\nCross-functional collaboration with design, sourcing, and manufacturing\nSupplier relationship management, accountability, and development\nData-driven quality reporting and metrics ownership\nTravel required: Up to 50% (national)\nHours: Hours necessary to achieve the objectives\nLocation: Kansas City, KS- on-site, full time\nWorking conditions: Office and / or supplier plant floor setting. Required to sit, stand and frequently move about the facility. Required to use safety glasses and other PPE in specific areas, including at suppliers facilities. 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