<div><span style="font-size:16px;">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.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Candidates with experience in Automotive Chassis Suspension system (conventional or Air) and familiar with parts such as - jounce bumpers, shocks, leaf &amp; 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.</span></div><br><br><h3>In this role, you will: </h3><ul><li>Partner with engineering and sourcing teams to choose the right suppliers based on manufacturing capabilities</li><li>Collaborate with suppliers on design reviews to ensure parts are manufacturable and explore new production techniques when needed.</li><li>Lead the supplier industrialization process from design through production ramp-up.</li><li>Support suppliers with tooling, equipment, and process qualifications.</li><li>Assess supplier readiness for vehicle builds and help manage production risk.</li><li>Drive the APQP process and support PPAP through the start of production.</li><li>Train suppliers on our quality systems and review part quality documentation.</li><li>Lead root cause and corrective action efforts for any supplier quality issues.</li><li>Monitor and report supplier quality metrics to ensure ongoing improvement.</li><li>Use lean and quality tools to drive continuous improvement across the supply base</li><li>Be ready for up to 40% domestic and international travel, sometimes on short notice.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or a related engineering field.</li><li>6+ years of experience in quality, supplier quality, or manufacturing—ideally in automotive, aerospace, or medical devices.</li><li>Hands-on experience launching new products and improving quality systems.</li><li>Skilled in problem-solving methods like Six Sigma, 8D, and root cause analysis.</li><li>Familiar with key quality tools: FMEAs, control plans, SPC, MSA, and capability studies.</li><li>Understanding of manufacturing processes like injection molding, stamping, and electromechanical assembly.</li><li>Strong experience with supplier audits, APQP, PPAP, and production ramp-ups.</li><li>Comfortable reading engineering drawings and using GD&amp;T; Knowledge of ISO 9000 and IATF 16949 quality systems</li></ul><h3>Bonus Qualifications </h3><ul><li>Certifications like CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Quality Auditor.</li><li>Experience with tooling and fixture validation is a plus.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office; Google Workspace experience is a plus.</li></ul><br><div><b>About Zoox</b></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/zoox-inc">Follow us on LinkedIn</a></div><div><br></div><div><b>Accommodations</b></div><div>If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.</div><div><br></div><div><b>A Final Note:</b></div><div>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.</div>

<p>Zoox is developing the first fully electric autonomous vehicles to support low-carbon transportation and to decrease congestion and reliance on individual car ownership in urban areas.&nbsp;</p>

Supplier Quality Engineer, Suspension

<div><span>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.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Candidates with experience in Automotive Chassis Suspension system (conventional or Air) and familiar with parts such as - jounce bumpers, shocks, leaf &amp; coil springs, pressure regulated valves, actuators, suspension lines and further having a good understanding of mfg processes such as - Cleaning, Tube bending, seamless tubes,&nbsp;forming, welding, general machining will be be highly preferred.</span></div><br><br><h3>In this role, you will: </h3><ul><li>Partner with engineering and sourcing teams to choose the right suppliers based on manufacturing capabilities</li><li>Collaborate with suppliers on design reviews to ensure parts are manufacturable and explore new production techniques when needed.</li><li>Lead the supplier industrialization process from design through production ramp-up.</li><li>Support suppliers with tooling, equipment, and process qualifications.</li><li>Assess supplier readiness for vehicle builds and help manage production risk.</li><li>Drive the APQP process and support PPAP through the start of production.</li><li>Train suppliers on our quality systems and review part quality documentation.</li><li>Lead root cause and corrective action efforts for any supplier quality issues.</li><li>Monitor and report supplier quality metrics to ensure ongoing improvement.</li><li>Use lean and quality tools to drive continuous improvement across the supply base</li><li>Be ready for up to 40% domestic and international travel, sometimes on short notice.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or a related engineering field.</li><li>6+ years of experience in quality, supplier quality, or manufacturing—ideally in automotive, aerospace, or medical devices.</li><li>Hands-on experience launching new products and improving quality systems.</li><li>Skilled in problem-solving methods like Six Sigma, 8D, and root cause analysis.</li><li>Familiar with key quality tools: FMEAs, control plans, SPC, MSA, and capability studies.</li><li>Understanding of manufacturing processes like injection molding, stamping, and electromechanical assembly.</li><li>Strong experience with supplier audits, APQP, PPAP, and production ramp-ups.</li><li>Comfortable reading engineering drawings and using GD&amp;T; Knowledge of ISO 9000 and IATF 16949 quality systems</li></ul><h3>Bonus Qualifications </h3><ul><li>Certifications like CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Quality Auditor.</li><li>Experience with tooling and fixture validation is a plus.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office; Google Workspace experience is a plus.</li></ul><br><div><b>About Zoox</b></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/zoox-inc">Follow us on LinkedIn</a></div><div><br></div><div><b>Accommodations</b></div><div>If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.</div><div><br></div><div><b>A Final Note:</b></div><div>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.</div>

Supplier Quality Engineer, Suspension

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