Staff Process Quality Engineer
$141,100–$211,700 year
On-siteSan Leandro, California, United States
Job Summary
Own assigned production lines by monitoring in-line quality, leading structured investigations using 5Why, Fishbone, and 6-sigma methodologies, and documenting corrective and preventive actions. Develop weekly quality reports with data visualization and trend analysis tied to yield and failure rate KPIs, while identifying automation opportunities using Python or R. Mentor technicians and junior engineers on root cause analysis and quality methods, drive SOP creation and audits, and ensure timely closure of Corrective and Preventive Actions. Lead innovation projects to improve process efficiency and benchmark best practices to support scaling across facilities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, or related technical field
- Minimum 7 years of combined experience in quality and process engineering
- Minimum 3 years in battery cell manufacturing and/or development
- Strong knowledge of DOE, SPC, FMEA, root cause analysis, and ISO 9001 systems
- Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools (JMP, Minitab, Tableau, or equivalent)
- Experience in Python or R for statistical analysis or automation
- Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills, including reporting up to executive level
- Must be able to sit, stand and use a computer for extended periods of time
- Must be able to communicate effectively
- Must be able to lift, up to 30 lbs
- No physical limitations to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators when required
- Must collaborate and work well with other team members
- Must be able to occasionally work in a dry room setting
- Export license or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in battery manufacturing (pouch, cylindrical, formation)
- Familiarity with MES/QMS systems (Eyelit, Confluence, Jira, Siemens)
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or similar qualification
- Prior experience leading technicians or engineers
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