Senior Battery Supplier Quality Engineer

What we are looking for

The Supplier Quality Engineer will be in charge of the Battery process/quality control.

• In-depth knowledge in battery specifications and applications. Able to review POS electronic design to meet battery specifications.
• In-depth knowledge in battery performance evaluation and testing.
• Understand all different kinds of battery failure mode, failure analysis, root causes and corrective actions.
• Experience developing process quality plans, supplier quality audits, and driving corrective actions and failure analysis efforts.
• Working knowledge of Battery quality and reliability concepts, supplier management, and general manufacturing operations.
• Familiar with Battery cell and pack function, inspection and test coverage
• Experience with the development and evaluation of measurement systems.
• Project management experience and an understanding of problem solving tools including design of experiments, root cause analysis and statistical analytical tools.
• Familiar with mechanical drawing review and identify critical to quality, integration and functions.

What you will do

• Review Battery datasheet and how battery is used in POS reader design to ensure the battery is correctly selected, used in the product for long term performance.
• Work with EE and software team to ensure battery power management circuit and ROM alrightism is correct.
• Work with supplier and BBPOS reliability team to design battery long performance evaluation plan and evaluate battery long term performance.
• Work with the Product team to understand customer use cases and design battery test plan to ensure battery spec is met.
• Develop and implement process quality plans to ensure product quality standards are met.
• Conduct supplier quality audits to assess compliance with quality requirements and drive corrective actions as necessary.
• Lead failure analysis efforts to identify root causes of quality issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Apply working knowledge of battery quality and reliability concepts, including supplier management and general manufacturing operations.
• Oversee the functionality and test coverage of battery at battery suppliers.
• Analyze battery failure modes and develop preventive actions to mitigate risks.
• Develop and evaluate measurement systems to ensure accurate assessment of product quality.
• Manage projects effectively, utilizing problem-solving tools such as design of experiments, root cause analysis, and statistical analysis.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to align quality objectives with overall project goals.

Minimum Requirement 

• 5+ years Supply Chain, Quality and/or Technical experience in a manufacturing environment in battery pack design and manufacturing suppliers.
• Engineering or Technical degree (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) or equivalent technical experience.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Working knowledge of Quality systems and processes.
• Fluent computer skills.
• Travel (up to 80%) to suppliers and other manufacturing locations domestically as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with and knowledge of Battery and their manufacturing processes.
• Strong background in applying statistical tools for product and process development and control (i.e. Gage R&R, Process Capability, Control Plans, SPC, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Skilled and experienced with reading and understanding engineering drawings, dimensions, and tolerances. Basic understanding of GD&T.
• Experienced with PPAP and problem solving tools and techniques (SCAR, 8-D, 5 Whys, 7 Ways, Fishbone, Pareto, and Six Sigma).
• Demonstrated ability to simplify complex information and prepare concise executive summaries.
• Lean experience or Six Sigma Certification.