Sr. Engineer, Supplier Quality Assurance - Batteries
Fluence.com
Office
China
Full Time
Key Responsibilities:
1. Conduct regular visits to suppliers to oversee their manufacturing processes and ensureon-site quality assurance.2. Collaborate with suppliers to implement robust quality systems, drive continuousimprovement, and enhance the quality of delivered products.3. Perform routine supplier quality audits to verify compliance with Fluence’s standards andindustry best practices in energy storage manufacturing.4. Work with suppliers to establish corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA) to addressand resolve quality issues, supporting long-term improvement.5. Monitor supplier performance, assess risks, and ensure consistent product quality acrossall regions.6. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives by verifying supplier readiness duringdevelopment and launch phases.7. Manage qualification and validation processes for new suppliers and products, ensuring allcomponents satisfy requirements before production integration.8.Serve as the main point of contact for suppliers, fostering long-term relationships andcontinuous quality improvement.9.Be available for domestic and international travel more than 50% of the time.
Key Deliverables:-Supplier Production Quality Reports – Document site visits, assess production and finalproduct quality, and confirm all requirements are met.-Continuous Improvement Reports – Track supplier quality and delivery issues, documentresolutions for non-conformances, and highlighting trends and potential improvementareas.-CAPA/8D Reports – Follow-up with supplier to provide well documented root causeanalysis (RCA) and 8D reports for systemic quality issues.
Qualifications:-Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, IndustrialEngineering, or a related field.-At least 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality or Quality Engineering within Batterymanufacturing and quality control processes.-Demonstrated ability to oversee supplier manufacturing quality, improve performance, andmanage quality issues in demanding environments.-Strong understanding of quality systems such as APQP, PPAP, 8D, RCCA, and FMEA forenergy storage components.-Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence suppliers andcollaborate with cross-functional teams globally.-Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and managing supplier qualitythroughout the product lifecycle.
Preferred Qualifications:-Expertise in supplier risk management and capability assessments within the energystorage industry; technical experience with battery cells, modules, or BMS is a plus.-Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) or equivalent certification.-Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 quality management systems,especially in battery or energy storage manufacturing.-Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent is advantageous.
1. Conduct regular visits to suppliers to oversee their manufacturing processes and ensureon-site quality assurance.2. Collaborate with suppliers to implement robust quality systems, drive continuousimprovement, and enhance the quality of delivered products.3. Perform routine supplier quality audits to verify compliance with Fluence’s standards andindustry best practices in energy storage manufacturing.4. Work with suppliers to establish corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA) to addressand resolve quality issues, supporting long-term improvement.5. Monitor supplier performance, assess risks, and ensure consistent product quality acrossall regions.6. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives by verifying supplier readiness duringdevelopment and launch phases.7. Manage qualification and validation processes for new suppliers and products, ensuring allcomponents satisfy requirements before production integration.8.Serve as the main point of contact for suppliers, fostering long-term relationships andcontinuous quality improvement.9.Be available for domestic and international travel more than 50% of the time.
Key Deliverables:-Supplier Production Quality Reports – Document site visits, assess production and finalproduct quality, and confirm all requirements are met.-Continuous Improvement Reports – Track supplier quality and delivery issues, documentresolutions for non-conformances, and highlighting trends and potential improvementareas.-CAPA/8D Reports – Follow-up with supplier to provide well documented root causeanalysis (RCA) and 8D reports for systemic quality issues.
Qualifications:-Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, IndustrialEngineering, or a related field.-At least 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality or Quality Engineering within Batterymanufacturing and quality control processes.-Demonstrated ability to oversee supplier manufacturing quality, improve performance, andmanage quality issues in demanding environments.-Strong understanding of quality systems such as APQP, PPAP, 8D, RCCA, and FMEA forenergy storage components.-Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence suppliers andcollaborate with cross-functional teams globally.-Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and managing supplier qualitythroughout the product lifecycle.
Preferred Qualifications:-Expertise in supplier risk management and capability assessments within the energystorage industry; technical experience with battery cells, modules, or BMS is a plus.-Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) or equivalent certification.-Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 quality management systems,especially in battery or energy storage manufacturing.-Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent is advantageous.
Sr. Engineer, Supplier Quality Assurance - Batteries
Office
China
Full Time
September 12, 2025