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Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that’s created a purpose-built robotaxi to give the world a better way to ride.
The Role
Leads supplier quality for prototype and production high-voltage powertrain batteries. Responsibilities include supplier selection and VDA 6.3 audits, battery manufacturability assessments, NPI and supplier process development, PPAP reviews, 8D corrective actions, suspect-material disposition, continuous improvement, and compliance with high-voltage battery handling requirements. Partners with engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve supplier yield, safety, performance, and production scalability.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Powertrain HV Battery Supplier Quality Engineer will play a key role in ensuring world-class performance of the Zoox prototype and production battery supply base, and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, driven, energetic, detailed, and team-oriented, with a deep understanding of energy storage systems and high-voltage manufacturing.
In This Role, You Will
- Works with Powertrain Engineering and Strategic Sourcing to select appropriate battery cell, module, and pack suppliers by conducting detailed process assessments and VDA 6.3 audits.
- Travel 30% of time
- Assess the manufacturability of new HV battery designs (including cell integration, thermal interface materials, busbars, and BMS systems) and assist suppliers with improving manufacturability and scaling production.
- Manage product and process development with battery suppliers from prototype through end-of-line (EOL) testing.
- Review prototype and production part quality document submissions (PPAP) from suppliers, ensuring adherence to strict HV safety and performance tolerances.
- Issue corrective action requests (8D) to suppliers regarding battery degradation, thermal runaway risks, or capacity anomalies, and provide support with resolution.
- Provide support to Manufacturing, Quality, and Powertrain Engineering regarding analysis and disposition of suspect HV supplier material.
- Drive continuous improvement throughout the battery supply base using quality and lean manufacturing tools to improve yield and cycle times.
- Ensure supplier compliance with safe handling, storage, and transport of high-voltage systems and lithium-ion batteries.
- Improve Zoox supplier quality processes such as assessments, supplier management, part approval, and corrective actions
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Quality, Supplier Quality, or Manufacturing, in the automotive, aviation, or medical device industries
- Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) - Experience creating and improving quality systems
- Experience in manufacturing processes such as laser welding, ultrasonic welding, wire bonding, thermal potting/dispensing, and EOL functional testing or related HV systems.
- Experience using problem-solving techniques such as Six-Sigma, 8-Discipline, Pareto Charts, Regression Analysis, ANOVA, DOE, Fish Bone Analysis, Red-X, Is / Is Not
- Experience using quality analysis and control tools such as Process Flow Diagrams, Process FMEAs, Process Control Plans, SPC, MSA, Process Capability
- Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Working knowledge of Quality Systems such as ISO 9000 and IATF 16949 - Certifications such as ASQ, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Six Sigma Black Belt
- Fully literate in Microsoft computer applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Bonus Qualifications
- Strong understanding of lithium-ion battery chemistry, failure modes, and battery management system (BMS) fundamentals.
- Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Familiarity with automotive and battery-specific standards (e.g., ISO 26262, UN 38.3, ECE R100, UL 2580, IEC 62660).
- High Voltage safety training/certification.
- Working knowledge of Quality Systems such as ISO 9000, IATF 16949, and VDA 6.3.
- Certifications such as ASQ, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Six Sigma Black Belt.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering discipline
- At least 3 years of experience in Quality, Supplier Quality, or Manufacturing
- Industry experience in automotive, aviation, or medical devices
- Experience with New Product Introduction and creating or improving quality systems
- Experience with manufacturing processes such as laser welding, ultrasonic welding, wire bonding, thermal potting or dispensing, and end-of-line functional testing
- Experience using Six Sigma, 8D, Pareto charts, regression analysis, ANOVA, DOE, Fishbone analysis, Red-X, and Is/Is Not problem-solving techniques
- Experience using process flow diagrams, Process FMEAs, process control plans, SPC, MSA, and process capability tools
- Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Working knowledge of ISO 9000 and IATF 16949 quality systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Understanding of lithium-ion battery chemistry, failure modes, and BMS fundamentals
- Familiarity with ISO 26262, UN 38.3, ECE R100, UL 2580, and IEC 62660
- High-voltage safety training or certification
- VDA 6.3 quality systems knowledge
- ASQ, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Six Sigma Black Belt certification
Zoox Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Zoox and has not been reviewed or approved by Zoox.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is extensive, with broad medical and vision options, company‑paid disability coverage, and multiple mental‑health resources. Feedback suggests coverage breadth and auxiliary programs support a wide range of needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include paid parental leave, additional pregnancy disability time, fertility coverage, and adoption/surrogacy assistance. Backup care and family‑oriented programs further reinforce support across life stages.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Day‑to‑day perks are robust, including free daily meals, fitness subsidies, commuter support, and on‑site amenities. Feedback suggests these lifestyle benefits enhance convenience and workplace experience, especially for office‑based roles.
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The Company
What We Do
Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that was founded to provide a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road. To achieve that goal, the company has spent the past 10 years creating a purpose-built robotaxi that gives the world a better way to ride.
Why Work With Us
At Zoox, we are working to solve one of the greatest technological challenges of our generation. From the beginning, we have been focused on our goal of reimagining transportation from the ground up. We are a mission-driven community of innovators working together to create a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road.
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