Sr. Supplier Quality and Industrialization Engineer

About Range Energy

Range Energy (Range) is accelerating the electrification of commercial transportation via powered trailers for the heavy-duty truck market. With a solution that can easily hook up to any tow vehicle, Range’s powered trailers can rapidly ease the transition to electrification and meet its commercial partners' immediate needs and long-term ambitions.

At Range, we are a community of makers, doers, and creators. Our ultimate mission is to make towing cleaner, safer, and more efficient. In order to achieve that, we must be obsessed with simplifying complexity. The dedication we have for the innovative work we’re doing each day is driven by empathy for our customers. We celebrate creativity, tolerate risk, and believe in the unique advantages of speed to market.   

Range was founded in 2021 and is led by a team with a breadth of EV industry expertise from Tesla, Zoox, Honda, and more. We’ve got deep experience rapidly making revolutionary vehicles - and their enabling technologies - a reality at scale. Our company is backed by leading investors including UP Partners, R7, Yamaha Motor Ventures, and more. Join us.

Position Snapshot

Range Energy is seeking an experienced Sr. Supplier Quality and Industrialization Engineer to lead and advance the quality strategy across our supplier network and contract manufacturing partnerships. In this senior role, you will take ownership of end-to-end quality oversight for all incoming parts, materials, and outsourced manufacturing. This role is instrumental in ensuring that our supply chain aligns with the highest standards of quality, reliability, and operational efficiency to meet our production and innovation goals.

Range Energy values applicants of all different backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you think you could excel in this role (regardless if you meet all the qualifications), we encourage you to apply. Range Energy is an equal opportunity employer which means that we consider applicants for hire and make employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Range Energy is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants who request an accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at jobs@range.energy

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive supplier quality strategy to achieve consistent, high-quality standards across the supply chain.
• Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to embed quality in all stages of the supply chain and product lifecycle.
• Establish and oversee supplier qualification, auditing, and risk management processes to ensure compliance with company standards and industry regulations.
• Identify and mitigate quality risks within the supplier network, driving proactive quality improvements with a focus on root cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Serve as the primary quality liaison with contract manufacturing partners, setting clear expectations, conducting regular quality audits, and implementing corrective and preventive actions as needed.
• Drive a culture of quality within contract manufacturing relationships, including establishing quality metrics, conducting continuous improvement workshops, and managing escalations to resolution.
• Implement and promote advanced quality methodologies, including Six Sigma, Lean, and Statistical Process Control (SPC), to reduce defects, improve consistency, and enhance supplier capabilities.
• Facilitate collaboration between suppliers and Range Energy’s engineering, production, and supply chain teams to drive systemic improvements and reduce variability.
• Lead the creation and continuous refinement of quality data management processes, including supplier performance dashboards, scorecards, and regular performance reviews with key suppliers.
• Analyze data trends to inform strategic decisions, supporting long-term quality improvements, cost reduction, and enhanced supplier performance.
• Develop and enforce rigorous quality documentation standards, including inspection plans, control plans, and FMEAs, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory and industry standards.
• Stay updated on quality regulations and industry best practices to maintain Range Energy’s competitive edge in quality assurance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in supplier quality engineering, with a proven track record of leadership in managing and improving supplier and contract manufacturing quality.
• Deep expertise in quality management systems (ISO, APQP, PPAP), methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean), and trade studies. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence key stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement within supplier quality and contract manufacturing settings.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% for supplier site visits and contract manufacturer audits.

• Experience in the automotive or class 8 industry, with a focus on quality systems and supply chain management.
• Experience with electric vehicle (EV) components and systems, especially in heavy-duty applications.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment and components. Comfortable with occasional bending, kneeling, and climbing as required for infrastructure maintenance.
• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required for training, pilot support, conferences, or to support remote office locations.
• While we appreciate the importance of schedule flexibility, it's essential to note that the nature of this role necessitates a regular and consistent onsite presence.

Range Energy’s compensation package includes a competitive salary, equity for all full-time roles, and a generous benefits package. The salary range for Mountain View, CA based applicants is between $160,000 - $210,000 annually. The total compensation will be determined based on multiple factors including domain knowledge, experience and location.

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Range Energy participates in E-Verify in the United States. Range Energy will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.