Foster City , CA
|Onsite
|Contract
Foster City, CA
|Onsite
|Contract
Join a dynamic manufacturing quality team focused on ensuring vehicles meet rigorous standards throughout assembly, bring-up, and end-of-line testing. This role offers the opportunity to shape quality processes, solve complex production issues, and help improve quality systems in a highly collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and integrate in-line and end-of-line quality checks into the manufacturing process
- Investigate assembly-related issues and drive root cause analysis through resolution
- Support the development, optimization, and implementation of end-of-line testing processes
- Create, maintain, and improve PFMEAs and control plans
- Analyze quality data to identify trends and improve assembly and test performance
- Partner with teams across quality, engineering, supplier quality, and software to resolve production issues
- Help define and improve quality policies, manuals, and manufacturing quality procedures
- Support alignment with recognized quality system standards and internal process requirements
Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- At least 3 years of experience in quality engineering or manufacturing engineering
- Hands-on experience with FMEA, control plans, and APQP
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills
- Experience improving manufacturing or quality processes
Preferred Skills
- Experience in automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier environments
- Lean Six Sigma, Shainin, or similar process improvement certification
- CATIA V5/V6 experience
- Background supporting quality systems such as IATF 16949 or ISO 9000
Horizontal is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone is supported in contributing their best work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply if you meet the qualifications and are excited about the opportunity.
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