Full-Time
Manufacturing & Supplier Quality Manager
Posted on 4/12/2024
Provides rapid electric vehicle battery swapping
Data & Analytics
Robotics & Automation
Energy
Mid, Senior
San Bruno, CA, USA
Requirements
- BS or higher in Industrial or Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred
- 6+ years demonstrated experience leading teams and working in a fast paced, manufacturing quality role interfacing with international and domestic suppliers
- Proven analytical skills and high proficiency with data analysis and presentation
- Detail oriented and results driven personality that is motivated by solving complex problems
- Experience with an established Quality System and applied it to improve product quality (applicable standards are AS9100/ISO9001/IATF16949)
- Achieved measurable results with implementing Product Quality Planning (applicable examples are Advanced Product Quality Planning, Production Part Approval Process, Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Statistical Process Control)
- Participated in a product design effort and transition from prototype to volume production
- Understanding of methods such as 8D, 5-WHY, Pareto Charts and Fishbone Diagrams
- Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to drive tough timelines with key stakeholders internally and externally
Responsibilities
- Develop the in-house manufacturing quality and supplier quality strategy for Ample products ramping up to volume production
- Design and implement quality process controls that are scalable through various stages of product life cycle (R&D, validation builds, scale production)
- Lead and grow the quality team that will be required to support Ample’s scaling objectives
- Provide quality and manufacturing guidance and support issue resolution with suppliers across various commodity areas including electro-mechanical assemblies, PCBAs, wire harnesses, metal and plastic low and high volume manufacturing
- Investigate supplier quality issues to ensure timely and sustainable resolutions
- Establish framework for qualifying supply partners, measuring performance over time, and conduct supplier audits to support sourcing process
- Optimize testing within manufacturing process to control product quality while maintaining production rate and cost goals
- Collaborate with design engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure DFM and DFQ are embedded in design iterations to achieve product maturity for scale.
- Champion continuous improvement in quality and process both for our suppliers and internal manufacturing
Ample specializes in a modular, swappable battery architecture for electric vehicles, featuring autonomous robotics and smart-battery technology. The company stands out as a potential workplace due to its focus on rapid, economical energy solutions which are crucial in advancing environmental sustainability. Working here not only presents an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology but also to be part of a team directly contributing to the future of eco-friendly transportation.
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$276.1M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2014
Growth & Insights
Headcount