Product Quality Engineer - Battery Pack - BMS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) for pack and BMS programs, representing Quality at program gate and design reviews (e.g., PDR/CDR) and driving quality deliverables to program milestones.
• Serve as a significant contributor to Design FMEAs (DFMEA) led by Design Engineering and Process FMEAs (PFMEA) led by Manufacturing Engineering - bringing quality, test, and field data to the analysis, challenging severity/occurrence/detection ratings, and verifying linkage from DFMEA to PFMEA to Control Plan so special/critical characteristics are identified and flowed down.
• Contribute to the development and review of prototype, pre-launch, and production Control Plans, process flows, work instructions, and inspection/test instructions, ensuring alignment with design intent and the PFMEA.
• Partner with Design & Release Engineering on drawing and specification reviews - tolerances, GD&T, acceptance criteria, and test limits (e.g., Hi-Pot, isolation, end-of-line functional) - and support Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) and Design-for-Assembly (DFA) reviews.
• Support engineering change management: review ECRs/ECNs for quality impact, validation needs, and required FMEA/Control Plan updates, and ensure released documents are under revision control.
• Support design verification and production validation (DV/PV) planning; review test results against product, customer, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead product problem solving for internal, customer, and field issues using 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, and Six Sigma (DMAIC) methods - driving containment, root cause, verified corrective action, and lessons learned back into FMEAs and design guidelines.
• Establish measurement and capability evidence for key characteristics, including MSA/Gage R&R, SPC, and process capability (Cpk/Ppk) studies; define inspection and test strategies.
• Prepare and assemble PPAP and customer submission packages (first article inspection where required), partnering with Supplier Quality on purchased components.
• Track product quality metrics (e.g., first-pass yield, scrap, nonconformances, customer returns) and drive continuous improvement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of experience in product quality engineering, quality engineering, or design/release engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical background in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience contributing to DFMEAs and PFMEAs and to the development of Control Plans and work instructions.
• Working knowledge of APQP and the AIAG core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC).
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills (8D, 5-Why, Six Sigma/DMAIC, or similar methodologies).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and product specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing & Operations, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Quality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Design & Release Engineering experience (drawing and BOM release, engineering change/ECN process, PLM systems).
• Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) or equivalent process improvement experience.
• Experience with EVs, battery pack manufacturing, or stationary energy storage systems.
• Experience with Battery Management Systems (BMS), power electronics, or electronics component quality.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and/or AS9100 quality management systems.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

5 - 10% travel, depending on program milestones (e.g., customer design reviews, build events, validation testing, and launch support); may flex based on program needs and timelines.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS AND EEO:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. An individual must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Our Next Energy Inc. (ONE) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to disability or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.