In another sign that Apple might get into the auto business, the Cupertino, California, tech giant has quietly hired a former senior executive from Chrysler.

Doug Betts, who was Chrysler’s quality chief and a senior vice president until November, now says on his LinkedIn profile that he works for Apple in a nonspecific “operations” position.

Before Chrysler, Betts worked for Nissan Motors Manufacturing and Toyota Motors Manufacturing.

Betts describes himself as a “senior executive with proven track record of inspirational leadership, innovation, and core knowledge of lean manufacturing and manufacturing quality methods working in a global quality role.”

But he left Chrysler last year after the automaker’s four brands — Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram — finished at the bottom of Consumer Reports’ annual auto quality rankings. The company consistently finished poorly in both the Consumer Reports evaluations and ratings produced by research company J.D. Power during Betts’ tenure at Chrysler.

Apple’s interest in cars and Betts’ hiring were first reported by the Wall Street Journal. Apple also has hired Paul Furgale, a Swiss autonomous vehicle and robotics expert, the Journal said.