Aurora Innovation · 15 hours ago
Quality Engineer II
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$124K/yr - $199K/yr
5+ years expAurora Innovation is dedicated to delivering the benefits of self-driving technology. The Quality Engineer II role focuses on ensuring quality in manufacturing and supply chain processes in support of the Aurora Driver, leading cross-functional teams to address quality issues and improve systems.
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Responsibilities
Lead the supplier partner and/or CM industrialization process from design through production ramp-up
Lead the APQP process and manage PPAP through the start of production with supplier partners and/or CM as well as Aurora's OEM customers
Lead the development of pFMEA, Control Plan, capability analysis, MSAs, DOEs, etc. in alignment with automotive APQP and PPAP requirements and activities
Support the development of dFMEAs, PFD, and Work Instructions at supplier partner and/or CM by closely working with Aurora design and NPI teams
Support supplier partner and/or CM with tooling, equipment, and process qualifications by closely working with Aurora design and NPI teams
Assess supplier partner and/or CM readiness for each build phase and help manage production risks
Lead root cause and corrective action efforts for any supplier partner and/or CM related quality issues from production or field returns
Monitor and report supplier partner and/or CM quality metrics both internally and externally to Aurora's OEM customers to ensure continuous improvement
Uses lean tools, statistical techniques and analytical methods to achieve effective problem solving, root cause discovery and corrective action (8D Problem Solving, 5-Why) both internally and externally
Closely collaborate with other cross-functional teams throughout the industrialization phases to ensure products meet industry and Aurora's quality standard
Train suppliers on Aurora quality system, process, and review part quality documentations (e.g. PSW elements)
Support the development and continuous improvement of Aurora quality management systems with a focus on APQP and supplier partner/CM management
Travel domestically and internationally ~25% to supplier partner and/or CM sites to facilitate audits, industrialization activities and issue resolutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related fields; or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years in quality, supplier quality, or manufacturing - ideally in automotive, aerospace, robotics, or medical devices
Hands-on experience launching new products and improving quality systems
Strong experience with supplier audits, APQP, PPAP, and production ramp-ups
Excellent analytical abilities, technical writing ability and comprehensive understanding of the quality toolbox (SPC, 8D root cause analysis, tolerancing, control and inspection standards, etc.)
Familiar with key quality tools: FMEAs, control plans, SPC, MSA, and capability studies
Understanding of manufacturing processes for PCBA, electromechanical assemblies, injection molding, casting, and stamping
Capable of interpreting engineering drawings and using GD&T
Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949 quality systems
Experience with Google Sheets, Docs, Slides and Gmail
Excellent written and verbal communication of status and results, including generating formal reports or presentations for customers
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
Preferred
Certifications like CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Quality Auditor
Experienced in ISO 26262
Proficient in Minitab or other statistical software capabilities
Experience with Jira
Benefits
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Benefits
Company
Aurora Innovation
Aurora Innovation helps companies, businesses and organisations with many incoming calls, high availability requirements as well as service.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.11M2017-04-05Series Unknown· $3.11M
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