Supplier Quality Engineering Manager

Description

Workhorse Group Inc. is a technology company focused on providing electric vehicles to the last-mile delivery sector. As an American original equipment manufacturer, we design and build high performance, battery-electric vehicles including trucks. Workhorse also develops cloud-based, real-time telematics performance monitoring systems that are fully integrated with our vehicles and enable fleet operators to optimize energy and route efficiency. All Workhorse vehicles are designed to make the movement of people and goods more efficient and less harmful to the environment.

• Manage supplier qualifications to ensure that assigned suppliers are capable of producing material, and/or components that will consistently meet WKHS engineering drawing and specification requirements.
• Manage a team of technically skilled SQEs by providing leadership in crisis situations, providing clear individual goals and provide the necessary guidance.
• Conduct a thorough & disciplined APQP / PPAP process involving all internal/external customers-Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain and Suppliers
• Conduct surveillance audits to ensure that suppliers have effective process control, rigorous product acceptance standards, and robust quality systems.
• Be the technical focal point to coordinate Sourcing, Design & Materials Engineering functions while interfacing with suppliers.
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers to assure product/process compliance with engineering drawings and specifications
• Manage supplier non-conformance issues along with Manufacturing quality
• Perform robust Root Cause Analysis to solve quality issues and prevent reoccurrence.
• Drive suppliers to complete continuous improvement projects to improve top internal issue drivers.
• Drive consistency and adherence to quality procedures and specification requirements and continually improve quality requirements standard/specifications
• Utilizes technical expertise and judgement to solve problems.
• Leverages technical skills and analytic thinking are required to solve problems.

Requirements

• 5 + years plus experience
• Bachelor’s Degree- Engineering or equivalent, CQE preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
• Strong project management skills and ability to support suppliers through the assessment/qualification process.
• Broad understanding of vehicle components, systems and functions across all commodities
• Excellent team skills and ability to work independently with a high degree of integrity
• Strong understanding of ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100), Six Sigma, and APQP.
• Ability to travel 50% of the time

Why Workhorse

Lead the Future of Electric Mobility

• Workhorse is a leading electric vehicle company focused on delivering      sustainable, purpose-built solutions that are transforming last-mile      delivery and commercial transportation.

Make Executive-Level Impact 

• This role sits on the Sales and Executive Team, offering direct influence      on enterprise growth, strategic partnerships, and company-wide direction.

Dog-Friendly Workplace

• We believe great ideas come from people who feel comfortable being      themselves—four-legged teammates included at many of our locations.

Strong, People-First Culture

• We foster a collaborative, respectful, and transparent culture where teams      are empowered, accountability is valued, and leaders are trusted to lead.

Innovation Meets Execution

• Workhorse combines cutting-edge technology with real-world manufacturing      and operational excellence—turning innovation into vehicles on the road.

Growth-Oriented Environment

• Join a company in an exciting phase of growth where your leadership,      ideas, and results will directly shape what’s next.

Workhorse Group Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.