Manufacturing Quality Manager

Manufacturing Quality Manager Job Highlights

Company Profile

Nikola is a technology disruptor and integrator, working to develop innovative energy and transportation solutions. It is pioneering a business model that will enable corporate customers to integrate next-generation truck technology, hydrogen fueling infrastructure, and maintenance.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Manager who will develop and implement a world-class quality management system and institute/refine processes to build a world-class electric and fuel cell-powered semi-truck.

Be responsible to maintain the highest level of quality through the manufacturing process from the manufacturing line inspection to dynamic vehicle testing and concluding with pre-delivery preparation.

Must have good visual knowledge of how vehicles and components are assembled.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial) or equivalent from a college/university

Work Experience

• Possess a minimum of 8 eight years of experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• Coach, mentor, develop, direct, train, and evaluate the work of the Manufacturing Quality and metrology personnel
• Collaborate with Launch Quality to incorporate lessons learned and quality reviews of product trial build, developing appropriate end-of-line inspections
• Develop dimensional management processes based on manufacturing best practices, work closely with metrologists and technicians
• Develop, implement, and track product level quality targets for production
• Direct interface with engineering and manufacturing personnel to develop future vehicle designs with a Design for Manufacturing focus.
• Document and remedy the cause of product deficiencies, including statistical analysis and required CAPA reporting for all defects and nonconformances
• Guarantee timely inspection, calibration, and accuracy of monitoring and measuring devices
• Lead procurement of metrology systems for factory manufacturing fixtures, incoming parts evaluation, and finished product verification
• Lead team of engineering specialists to perform dimensional analysis and inspection on components/assemblies and provide input/feedback to achieve the highest product quality
• Monitor, measure and review internal processes that impact the quality of the organization’s products
• Participate in DFMEA and PFMEA development to incorporate built-in design quality to ensure highly repeatable dimensional accuracy and the proper process controls to ensure 100% quality
• Responsible for receiving inspection of components/sub-assemblies, final inspection of a finished product, and dimensional inspection of components/assemblies or finished product
• Review and audit business management processes for internal manufacturing and external suppliers with a focus on product and process improvement
• Utilize knowledge and experience in GD&T to implement best-in-class dimensional accuracy for BIW structure and final assembly product

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Demonstrate an ability to manage complex projects with tight timing constraints, providing examples of such scenarios throughout one’s career
• Effective problem solver with knowledge and experience utilizing structured problem-solving methodology and experience introducing new products
• Exceptional organizational ability with good follow-up skills and attention to detail is a must
• Expertise in GD&T of complex product systems and problem-solving techniques
• Familiarity with measurement analysis software systems and tools to evaluate production fixtures, stamping parts, welding sub-assemblies, and supplier parts
• Flexible to support travel for product development reviews (minimum 20%)
• Must be self-motivated, with a desire to continuously improve and learn
• Project launch experience from initial concept to final production
• Strong background in SPC, with demonstrated capability of providing and implementing effective solutions to achieve the desired output
• Working knowledge of large truck/automotive manufacturing processes and dimensional requirements

Other Requirements

• Candidates must have current U.S. work authorization or be TN eligible from Mexico or Canada.
• This position is not eligible for CPT or OPT.

Employer’s Statement

Nikola Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, color, age, sex, ancestry, marital status, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by state or federal law.