Factory Quality Engineer

Fluence is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. The Quality Engineer will be responsible for leading quality assurance and process excellence for the fabrication and integration of battery energy storage enclosures at a contract manufacturer's facility, ensuring that all products meet the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure that all products meet the required specifications and standards
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce defects, and improve product quality
• Develop and execute strategies to reduce manufacturing costs while maintaining or improving product quality. This includes optimizing material usage, improving production techniques, and reducing waste
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the contract manufacturer, ensuring that their processes and products meet our quality standards
• Conduct regular quality audits and ensure compliance with all relevant standards, regulations, and laws
• Investigate and resolve quality issues by performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Prepare and maintain detailed quality documentation, including inspection reports, quality plans, and audit findings
• Provide training and support to the contract manufacturer's team on quality standards, cost reduction techniques, and best practices. Provides leadership, coaching and mentorship to more junior staff
• Work closely with internal teams, including engineering, operations, and procurement, to ensure alignment on quality objectives, cost reduction goals, and manufacturing process changes
• Prepare and present regular reports on quality performance, cost reduction efforts, engineering changes, and improvements

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality engineering, preferably within the battery energy storage or related industry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail, and a proven track record of process improvement and cost reduction
• Familiarity with quality control methodologies, lean manufacturing principles, and industry-specific regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• 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 other relevant quality management systems