Sr. Quality Engineer - Battery Energy Storage Enclosure Fabrication and Integration

About the Role

The Quality Engineer will lead quality assurance and process excellence for battery energy storage enclosure fabrication and integration at a contract manufacturer's (CM) facility near Houston. This role ensures products meet high quality standards and continuously improves manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain processes to ensure products meet specifications and standards.
• Process Excellence: Identify and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce defects, and improve quality.
• Cost Reduction: Develop strategies to reduce manufacturing costs while maintaining or improving quality, including optimizing material usage and reducing waste.
• Supplier Quality Management: Build strong relationships with the CM to ensure their processes and products meet quality standards.
• Auditing and Compliance: Conduct regular audits and ensure compliance with standards, regulations, and laws.
• Root Cause Analysis: Investigate and resolve quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain quality documentation, including inspection reports, quality plans, and audit findings.
• Training and Development: Train and support the CM's team on quality standards, cost reduction techniques, and best practices. Provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff.
• Collaboration: Work with internal teams (engineering, operations, procurement) to align on quality objectives, cost reduction goals, and process changes.
• Reporting: Prepare and present reports on quality performance, cost reduction efforts, and improvements.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in quality engineering, preferably in battery energy storage or related industry.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and proven track record in process improvement and cost reduction.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with quality control methodologies, lean manufacturing principles, and industry regulations.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with contract manufacturers.
• Knowledge of battery energy storage systems and enclosure fabrication.
• Certification in Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.

Our Culture

At Fluence, our culture drives growth and innovation. Key pillars include:

• Unleash Voices: Encouraging openness, active listening, and diverse perspectives.
• Customer Fluent: Delivering exceptional value by understanding and adapting to customer needs.
• Infinite Impact: Pushing boundaries to create sustainable, game-changing solutions.
• All In: Fostering an ownership mindset to seize opportunities and drive success.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Fluence is committed to diversity and welcomes qualified applicants of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics.

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.