Operations Quality Engineer

Luminar Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LAZR) is transforming automotive safety and autonomy by delivering the only lidar and associated software that meets the industry’s stringent performance, safety, and economic requirements. Luminar has rapidly gained over 50 industry partners, including a majority of the top global automotive OEMs. In 2020, Luminar signed the industry’s first production deal for autonomous consumer vehicles with Volvo Cars, which now expects to make Luminar’s technology part of the standard safety package on their next generation electric SUV. Additional customer wins include SAIC, Daimler Truck AG, Intel’s Mobileye, Pony.ai and Airbus UpNext. Founded in 2012, Luminar employs approximately 400 with offices in Palo Alto, Orlando, Colorado Springs, Detroit, and Munich.

For more information, please visit www.luminartech.com. 

Job Summary Description:

• PFD, PFMEA, and control plan creation and support
• Scrap reduction/yield improvements
• Management of non-conforming material
• Process problem-solving
• Measurement systems analysis
• Tracking, documenting, and communicating problems daily to cross-functional team members
• Part and process audits
• In process and final quality configuration and inspection oversight
• Quality metric reporting to Luminar and contract manufacturer management teams
• Interface back to Orlando manufacturing, quality, and engineering organizations to resolve open issues
• Coordination of customer visits between OEMs, Luminar,

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or University in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or Quality Assurance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English
• Effective problem-solving skills: Shainin, 8D, Ishikawa, 5W…
• Collaborate within cross-functional teams (e.g., Operations, Engineering, Facilities, Contract Manufacturers, Customer Quality)
• Working knowledge of AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA) 
• Must be well organized, detail oriented and can manage multiple projects and priorities
• Proficient in MS Office Excel; Intermediate proficiency in remaining MS Office Suite; Intermediate proficiency in Minitab.  
• ISO9001/IATF 16949 exposure or audit experience

Preferred Requirements:

• Tier I or Tier II or OEM operations experience (Daimler, Ford, Volvo, Honda, Hyundai et al) preferred
• VDA 6.3 exposure or experience
• Professional experience in automotive quality engineering
• Data driven Six-Sigma green belt preferred

Luminar is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We will make a reasonable accommodation for any qualified applicant with a disability, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation and that the accommodation would not impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please let us know if you believe you require reasonable accommodation, or if you would like assistance to complete an application or to participate in an interview at the company.