<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Harbinger</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. 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.</span></p></div><p></p> <p data-path-to-node="3"></p> <h3 data-path-to-node="4">Job Overview </h3> <p data-path-to-node="3"></p> <p id="p-rc_00c120278b568eec-26" data-path-to-node="3">We are looking for a <strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="21">Supplier Quality Engineer (Cabin Systems)</strong> with broad responsibilities, working cross-functionally with Engineering, Suppliers, Purchasing, and Manufacturing teams to define and implement supplier <span class="citation-1072 citation-end-1072">quality engineering processes and drive continuous improvement activities throughout the organization. The Quality Engineer will play a key role in implementing and maintaining Harbinger’s quality management system (QMS) and will establish and improve the quality of our operational processes and ou<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="1"></sup></span>tputs. Responsibilities include defining quality standards for interior and cabin components, inspecting materials, equipment, processes, and products, developing quality control systems, supplier selection, PPAP, leading APQP, and determining corrective actions. A successful Quality Engineer should have excellent troubleshooting skills, an eye for aesthetic detail, and the ability to ensure that cabin systems consistently meet established functional, safety, and fit-and-finish standards. </p> <h3 data-path-to-node="4">What You’ll Do:</h3> <ul data-path-to-node="5"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,0,0">Develop and implement supplier quality standards, supplier quality portal, and supporting supplier quality processes tailored to cabin interior, trim, and human-interface components.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,1,0">Inspect and test materials, sub-assemblies, and finished products (e.g., seating assemblies, instrument panels, dashboards, door trim, HVAC controls, interior lighting, glass/windshields, insulation, and cabin hardware) to ensure functional, dimensional, and aesthetic specifications are met.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,2,0">Conduct supplier assessments and evaluations to ensure suppliers meet automotive interior quality, craftmanship, and flammability/safety standards.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,3,0">Plan and conduct supplier audits to assess their quality systems, production control processes, color/grain matching controls, tool longevity, and manufacturing capabilities.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,4,0">Participate in the supplier selection process by providing quality-related, craftmanship, and interior compliance input.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,5,0">Lead weekly calls with suppliers to ensure cabin components and assemblies are on track to meet quality, aesthetic, and timing requirements for various build stages of the production line.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,6,0">Monitor and report on supplier performance metrics, such as defect rates, cosmetic fallout, delivery times, and compliance with specifications.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,7,0">Identify areas for improvement and work with suppliers to implement robust root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, 5-Why).</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,8,0">Investigate and resolve quality issues related to material defects, surface finish, squeak and rattle (NVH), color/gloss variation, and dimensional fit issues.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,9,0">Collaborate with suppliers to determine root causes of defects and implement robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,10,0">Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier quality, cabin craftsmanship, and interior ergonomics.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,11,0">Work with suppliers to implement lean manufacturing practices, poke-yoke assembly fixtures, and statistical process controls for high-touch interior parts.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,12,0">Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of supplier quality performance, appearance sign-offs (AAR), audits, and corrective actions.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,13,0">Ensure that suppliers comply with all relevant industry standards, cabin safety regulations (e.g., FMVSS 302 flammability, occupant impact standards), and company policies.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,14,0">Stay updated on changes in industry standards and regulations affecting automotive interiors, materials compliance, and supplier quality.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,15,0">Lead supplier audits, APQP, PPAP (including Appearance Approval Reports - AAR), Gauge R&R, CMM/fixture validation, and safe launch activities.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,16,0">Participate in Design for Manufacturability/Assembly (DFM/DFA) and cr