Sustenance Quality Lead

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the Sustenance Quality roadmap aligning manufacturing, supplier, and field quality functions
• Establish KPIs and conduct monthly Sustenance Quality Reviews (SQRs)
• Own 8D/5-Why containment and permanent corrective actions for field failures
• Maintain IATF 16949 compliance for all sustenance processes
• Ensure manufacturing quality delivers Cpk >1.67 for critical characteristics
• Review and approve Control Plans, PFMEA, and MSA results
• Lead supplier performance reviews and implement development plans
• Approve PPAP submissions for new or changed components
• Analyze field failure data (warranty, service center returns) to drive improvements
• Mentor and develop Manufacturing, Supplier, and Field Quality leads and engineers

Requirements

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 15-20 years of quality experience in automotive or EV manufacturing
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing multiple quality functions
• IATF 16949 Lead Auditor certification
• Proven track record in reducing field failure rates
• Hands-on experience with PPAP, APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, and SPC
• Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in EV battery, power electronics, or high-voltage systems
• Warranty analysis experience using suitable analysis techniques
• VDA 6.3/VDA 6.5 auditor qualification
• Core Tools Master Certification (AIAG)

About the Company

Exponent Energy is focused on developing next-generation EV products and shaping the future of energy through advanced battery and power electronics technology.