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title: 'Supplier Quality Engineer at Aeva, Inc.'
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# Supplier Quality Engineer at Aeva, Inc.

- **Company:** Aeva, Inc.
- **Location:** Milpitas, CA
- **Compensation:** $126k–$170k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/aeva/73124e32-ccf3-48a2-a7e9-9fbfdb0cb0f1

## Job description

About us: Aeva is building the next generation of sensing and perception for autonomous vehicles and beyond. With its unique ability to measure instantaneous velocity for each pixel, long-range performance at high resolutions, while being free from LiDAR or sunlight interference, Aeva’s 4D LiDAR is built from the ground up at silicon photonics scale for mass-market applications.

Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join our core Quality team. You will have total ownership of supplier quality through the entire lifecycle, from initial sourcing through development, tooling, and industrialization as well as product launch and ongoing business management.

## What you will be doing

- Collaborate with Product Development team to establish new product and process control standards for mechanical, optical, and electronic components and assemblies
- Develop robust control plans with our manufacturing partners to ensure highest product quality and zero defects
- Implement APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) processes with suppliers from the initial design stage through PPAP submission and start of mass production.
- Perform supplier audits and site inspections to verify compliance with automotive quality management processes
- Investigate supplier quality issues to determine root cause and implement corrective and preventative actions
- Establish inspection plans, design new test methodologies and qualify precision inspection tools and gauges
- Identify and lead improvement initiatives to optimize key process indicators
- Help select suitable suppliers with the right commercial and technical capabilities to meet Aeva’s quality expectations and project timelines

What will you have

- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 5+ years work experience in a manufacturing or quality role
- Advanced knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes and inspection methodologies
- Expert in automotive quality management standards and processes
- Proficient in applying IATF 16949 core tools including Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
- Self-starter who can manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to new challenges within a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to define complex problem statements, identify root cause and implement corrective and preventative actions
- Excellent communication skills and team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Experienced in selecting and developing new suppliers and performing process audits to accepted industry standards, i.e. ISO-9001, IATF-6949, VDA6.3
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
- Certified ISO 9001, IATF-16949, or VDA6.3 Auditor
- Working experience with Jira and Confluence
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt accredited is a plus

What’s in it for you

- Be part of a fast paced and dynamic team
- Very competitive compensation and meaningful stock grants
- Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
- Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecards

Aeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

## About Aeva, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Aeva provides next-generation sensing and perception systems using unique Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) 4D LiDAR technology for autonomous navigation, industrial automation, and AI infrastructure.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: AEVA)
- **Headquarters**: Mountain View, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Soroush Salehian (CEO), Mina Rezk (CTO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Automotive (LiDAR for autonomous vehicles), with expanding focus on AI data center optical connectivity
- **Target customers**: B2B – automotive OEMs (Daimler Truck, Torc Robotics), industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and hyperscale data centers
- **Mission**: “Bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving, manufacturing automation and smart infrastructure, to robotics and consumer devices” [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/)

## Products & Services
- **Aeva Atlas™**: Long-range automotive-grade 4D LiDAR for industrial and automotive production programs (available now) [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/)
- **Aeva Atlas™ Ultra**: Slimmest long-range high-resolution automotive-grade 4D LiDAR for SAE L3/L4 production programs (available first half of 2026) [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/)
- **Aeva Omni™**: Wide-view short-range 4D LiDAR enabling a broad set of physical AI applications (available second half of 2026) [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/)
- **Aeva Eve™ 1**: High-precision laser speed sensors for factory automation using FMCW technology (available now) [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/)
- **Aeva CoreVision™**: 4D LiDAR-on-Chip module integrating all key LiDAR elements using silicon photonics [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/)
- **4D Perception™ Software**: Onboard AI-powered software built on the custom Aeva X1™ processor [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/)
- **Optical Connectivity Business**: Expansion into AI data center infrastructure using Aeva’s high-power optical source and silicon photonics (announced August 2026 with first hyperscaler customer) [aeva.com](https://investors.aeva.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: ~$695.5 million (as of recent data) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevainc)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $18.1 million (FY2025 estimated); Q2 2026 revenue $6.136 million [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevainc)
- **Total Funding**: $811.5 million across 8 rounds (including $243M corporate round, $320M post-IPO equity led by Sylebra Capital, $100M post-IPO debt led by Apollo) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevainc)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Sylebra Capital, Apollo, InterPrivate Acquisition Corp. (SPAC partner), Daimler Truck AG, Torc Robotics
- **Growth Signals**: Year-over-year headcount growth of +6.6% (191 employees); delivered production intent Atlas sensors to Daimler Truck and Torc; launched Optical Connectivity business with a hyperscaler targeting initial deployment in second half of 2027; 36 active job postings (up 500% YoY) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevainc)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unique FMCW Technology**: Measures velocity and range simultaneously, enabling more intelligent and safe decisions compared to traditional ToF (time-of-flight) LiDAR [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/)
- **LiDAR-on-Chip**: Aeva CoreVision module integrates all key LiDAR elements on silicon photonics, reducing cost and size [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/)
- **AI-Powered Onboard Software**: Custom Aeva X1 processor with perception algorithms that run directly on the sensor [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/)
- **Dual-Market Position**: Strong in automotive (autonomous trucks) and now expanding into high-growth AI data center connectivity

## Strategic Focus
- **Automotive Production Programs**: Ramping Atlas for Daimler Truck and Torc Robotics autonomous truck program; developing Atlas Ultra and Omni for next-generation vehicles [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevainc)
- **AI Infrastructure**: Launching Optical Connectivity business to serve hyperscale data centers with silicon photonics-based interconnects [investors.aeva.com](https://investors.aeva.com/)
- **Continued Technology Leadership**: Advancing FMCW LiDAR and silicon photonics for broader applications (industrial automation, robotics, smart infrastructure)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Passionate about solving the critical challenge of autonomous mobility” – described as a mission-driven, fast-paced environment [aeva.com/careers](https://www.aeva.com/careers/)
- **Perks & Benefits**:
  - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage [aeva.com/careers](https://www.aeva.com/careers/)
  - Wellness benefits (Gympass, Headspace, Cleo, and more) [aeva.com/careers](https://www.aeva.com/careers/)
  - 401(k) matching + Mega Roth option [aeva.com/careers](https://www.aeva.com/careers/)
  - Paid holidays, unlimited vacation, generous parental leave [aeva.com/careers](https://www.aeva.com/careers/)
  - Free lunch daily, weekly food trucks, unlimited snacks/coffee [aeva.com/careers](https://www.aeva.com/careers/)
  - Free electric vehicle (EV) charging at the office [aeva.com/careers](https://www.aeva.com/careers/)
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid/office presence expected; primary offices in Mountain View, CA and Rochester, NY. Engineering-heavy workforce (42% technical roles). Many employees come from top tech companies (Intel, Apple, Waymo, Meta) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevainc)
- **Growth Opportunities**: Rapidly scaling company with 36 open positions across engineering, product, operations, and IT; strong emphasis on innovation and cutting-edge technology
- **Employer Rating**: 2.9/5 on Glassdoor (50 reviews) – work-life balance 3.0, compensation 3.1, culture 2.8, career 2.7. Reviewers note high expectations but meaningful work in autonomous driving [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevainc)

## Sources
1. [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/) – Company website, product pages, technology overview
2. [aeva.com/careers](https://www.aeva.com/careers/) – Careers page, benefits, culture
3. [jobs.lever.co/aeva](https://jobs.lever.co/aeva) – Current open positions
4. [linkedin.com/company/aevainc](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevainc) – LinkedIn company page (employees, funding, financials, reviews)
5. [investors.aeva.com](https://investors.aeva.com/) – Investor relations, earnings, press releases (Optical Connectivity launch)

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