New Graduate – Quality Engineer

Job Title 

New Graduate – Quality Engineer

 About Canoo 

Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production in 2022 and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done. 

 The “Canoo Way” 

 Canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other’s back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations. 

 Job Purpose 

Canoo is seeking a talented and driven new graduate to join our team as a Quality Engineer. This individual will be responsible for Quality Assurance including Inspection, Control, Audit, Problem Solving and Quality engineering.  Mentor and guide the organization in all aspects of the Production System philosophies, concepts, methods, operating practices, tools and deliverables.

 Responsibilities (80s of the Position) 

• Set detailed guidelines on what needs to be checked and what the quality standards are.
• Responsible for maintaining relationships with the Operations teams to ensure production quality.
• Inspect product materials and electrical systems for defects and durability.
• Lead a build-in-station and problem-solving methodology.
• Monitor the entire production cycle and perform regular tests to identify potential malfunctions as early as possible. 
• Facilitate regular inspection meetings with representatives from appropriate departments to support action plans for improving build quality.
• Work with Supplier Quality Assurance function to reduce the effect of non-conforming supplier materials on production.
• Undertake continuous training and development.
• Support effective problem-solving, suggestions, small-circle activities and kaizen.
• Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department.
• Act as “boots-on-the-ground” quality representative.
• Provide technical expertise to the team.
• Develop and maintain positive team member relations centered on mutual trust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication, teamwork and harmony.
• Be proactive in predicting abnormalities and finding innovative solutions to correct.
• Work with internal teams increasing customer satisfaction by improving product quality.

 Required Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
• Familiarity with statistical analysis
• Great attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

 Preferred Experience  

•  Automotive industry experience preferred, with parts production, quality or production control experience. 
•  Experience performing quality inspections or engineering on a FSAE team.
•  Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and testing methodologies

 Travel Requirements 

•  Willing to travel to various manufacturing locations until final facility is operational.

 Physical Requirements for Physical Positions

 While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to lift up to 25 or more pounds, stand, sit, bend/stoop, or operate office equipment or machinery.

 Reasonable Accommodations

 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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