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Quality Manager

About Us

TruckLabs is a trucking technology company that is serious about making today’s and tomorrow’s trucking fleets more efficient and sustainable. We create innovative hardware and software products that make a positive impact on carbon reduction while improving our customers’ bottom line. We have over half-billion miles of real-world, over-the-road results to show for it. Our flagship technology, TruckWings™, is a tractor-mounted aerodynamic device that automatically closes the gap between cab and trailer to reduce drag, improve stability, and increase fuel efficiency. We are on a mission to save 100 million metric tons of CO2 emissions every single year, so we can all breathe easier. Learn more at trucklabs.com

About the Job

As Quality Engineer/Manager, you will manage TruckLabs’ Quality Assurance program across our supply chain and at our production facility. 

What You'll Do. You'll have opportunities to speak up, solve problems, lead others, and be an owner every day as you...

• Drive the development of the Trucklabs quality policy–including related processes and procedures– working with internal stakeholders including Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Procurement, and Program Management.  
• Develop sampling and  inspection plans, design and develop forms, create instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality data. 
• Design or specify inspection and testing equipment and conduct or oversee internal incoming and outgoing/final inspections.
• Identify, monitor, and report basic KPIs including Cost of Quality.
• Audit suppliers regularly and perform investigation and root cause analyses to drive improvements. Develop and manage a supplier ratings/scorecard system.
• Coordinate disposition and resolution of non-conformances, liaising with customers and suppliers to develop, implement and monitor corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans. 
• Investigate build failures and lead cross-functional initiatives to execute failure analysis, determine root causes, and drive systematic corrective actions.
• Contribute quality expertise during supplier verification, and/or product changes.
• Develop requirements for critical-to-quality attributes by collaborating in feasibility analysis, design for manufacturing, cost optimization, inspection strategy, and reliability attributes, including review and sign-off of engineering production drawings.
• Maintain, drive, and incrementally improve the APQP development process with a focus on Product Development Plan deliverables, risk mitigation, and long-term growth.

Sound Like You? You might be just who we’re looking for if you have...

• A Bachelor Degree, preferably in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Aerospace, Automotive, and/or Heavy Truck Manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a fast-paced environment (aerospace or automotive preferred).
• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector/Certified Quality Engineer/Certified Quality Auditor is a plus.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS 9100.
• Knowledgeable with New Product Introduction, APQP, and PPAP methodologies
• Strong knowledge of Root Cause Analysis and CAPA tools.
• Experience solving complex problems with tools such as 8D, 7 Diamond (GM), and A3. 
• Experience deploying advanced quality methodologies, including creating FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and Capacity Analysis to enable repeatable long-term production.
• MS Office/Google Suite proficiency. 
• CMM Programming is a plus, 3D CAD Software is a plus.
• Confidence and courage to effectively lead, present, and participate in meetings and status sessions, even when relaying bad news or when you disagree with other leaders or customers. 
• Desire and ability to travel up to ~25% of the time.