The Company:

Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based mobility company, leveraging the latest technologies and world's best talent to realize exciting new possibilities in mobility. We're producing user-centric, technology-first vehicles to establish new paradigms in human-vehicle interaction. We're not just seeking to change how our cars work – we're seeking to change the way we drive. At FF, we're creating something new, something connected, and something with a true global impact.

Your Role:

As the Senior Quality Manager , you'll be expected to provide leadership, guidance and strategy directions in matters related to all facets of Quality (supplier quality, manufacturing and in use). You'll lead and work with some of the industry's brightest minds to plan, develop and implement Quality standards for product development, production manufacturing processes, from raw material through supply chain to goods received, vehicles shipped and serviced in the field of Faraday Future Electric Vehicle Programs.

Responsibilities:

Understanding customer needs and requirements to develop effective quality control processes and train employees in the analysis of basic causes of customer complaints and returns and participate in initiating corrective action.

Create quality inspection instructions and operating procedures for new or changed processes, as well as rework instructions for non-standard operations and leads continuous improvement of manufacturing quality and standards/metrics. Maintain accurate up-to-date inspection and test records as prescribed by the quality plan.

Thorough understanding of IATF16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA/Control Plan, SPC, GRR, GDT, and Corrective/Preventive Action and other US and Global Automotive Standards

Interpret standards, specifications, quality requirements, and quality planning for in-plant customer inspections.

Conduct feasibility assessment and set Quality targets, then manage their system-level cascade into the whole organization. Lead cross-functional teams to drive plant level product, process, and system improvements.

Lead the development and documentation of quality system and process best practices for design, craftsmanship, perceived quality, hardware development, and vehicle target setting and validation.

Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, etc. to ensure that processes and training methods are aligned with overall vehicle quality goals.Lead in-plant problem-solving teams, using data-driven methodologies to ensure issue resolution including root cause investigations and the development, implementation and monitoring of effective corrective and preventive actions.

Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to ensure that processes and training methods are aligned with overall vehicle quality goals.

Lead communication of quality performance, investigations, and corrective actions

Serve as primary escalation point of contact for quality issues.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or related discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing etc.)

10+ years of experience in the automotive and/or EV industry and Minimum 5 years' experience in Quality Management in a multi-shift automotive manufacturing environment.

Extensive experience of Automotive Quality Manufacturing standards. Familiarity with key automotive quality metrics, KPIs, and consumer reports

Quality Management experience in body, painting and assembly manufacturing serving the automotive

Experience with Overall company quality system architect, R&D quality + design quality (engineering related), Software quality, Supply chain quality, MFG quality, UES quality (including after sales quality)

Experience and thorough knowledge of production systems and processes. Experience in new product development and launch activities.

Experiences with the finished vehicle audit, Lead auditor certification preferred.

Demonstrated ability to build strong and effective relationships across technical and business teams globally.

Detail oriented, ability to effectively handle multiple priorities, flexibility to reorganize and reschedule work on short notice to meet tight deadlines, have a strong quality mindset, and enjoy working in a team environment.

Excellent communication skills and team-working tendencies

A penchant for multi-tasking and self-starting

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the Global Manufacturing automotive market

5+ years of experience in leadership roles in automotive engineering/Quality organizations

Proven expertise in leading quality organizations

Annual Salary Range:

($145K - $180K), plus benefits and incentive plans

Perks + Benefits

Equity grants for every employee

Healthcare + dental + vision benefits (Free for you/discounted for family)

401(k) options

Relocation assistance + reimbursement

Casual dress code + relaxed work environment

Culturally diverse, progressive atmosphere

“Soul of Faraday” community outreach team

Faraday Future is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.