Product Quality Engineer (Technical Operations)

Houston, TX, USA / Alpharetta, GA, USA / Arlington, VA, USA
Supply Chain and Logistics – Manufacturing /
Full-time /
Hybrid
About Fluence: Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.
 
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About the Position:
Location: Houston TX, Arlington VA, Alpharetta GA (Hybrid 2-3 days in office)

Responsibilities:
· Develop quality control plans and maintain product specifications for manufacturing operations.
· Executed NPI production ramp-up and approval process as per Fluence internal procedures (APQP).
· Develop acceptance criteria for APQP projects and coordinate test run operations on site.
· Perform technical evaluations and reports for NPI test runs, supplier/contract manufacturer audits, and root cause investigation support.
· Assist Fluence test engineers in the design and facilitation of manufacturing end-of-line test plans.
· Support PFMEA reviews for new products with the process engineering team and horizontally apply lessons learned back into quality control plans.
· Consult with compliance SMEs and maintain factory certification for contract manufacturing operations.
· Map existing workflows and drive continuous improvement initiatives to standardize and streamline manufacturing processes.
· Work with Fluence operations engineers to identify cost-down activities and implement them at regional contract manufacturers.
· Develop standard operational procedures for manufacturing assembly processes.

What an ideal candidate brings to Fluence:

    • Preferred BS engineering degree or related technical field.
    • 5 years quality manufacturing experience
    • Knowledge of ISO standards, management of certification
    • Experience in basic SPC principles (automated MFG is a plus)
    • Has demonstrated knowledge of continuous improvement, lean, 5S concepts.
    • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Focus Excel), ERP, Quality Management and databases.
    • Experience in Six Sigma philosophy
Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.