Manufacturing & Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities across manufacturing operations supporting utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
This is a hands-on quality leadership position covering manufacturing, welding and fabrication, supplier quality, inspection, non-conformance management and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will work closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Project teams to ensure products meet the highest standards before being deployed to BESS sites.
Key Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day QA/QC activities across manufacturing operations.
Manage and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
Develop and implement inspection and test plans, quality procedures and manufacturing standards.
Oversee welding, fabrication and structural quality across production.
Review WPS, PQR and welder qualification documentation.
Coordinate and oversee welding inspections and NDT activities including VT, MT, PT, UT and RT.
Identify, investigate and resolve manufacturing defects and quality issues.
Lead NCR, CAPA, 8D and root cause analysis activities.
Monitor manufacturing KPIs including First Pass Yield, rework, scrap and defect rates.
Work with production teams to reduce defects and improve manufacturing processes.
Manage supplier quality issues and corrective actions.
Conduct internal quality audits and support customer and external audits.
Review incoming material and component quality.
Support FAT, SAT and BESS project quality activities where required.
Ensure all quality documentation is complete, accurate and traceable.
Work closely with Engineering and Production to resolve technical quality issues.
Provide regular quality reporting and recommendations to senior management.
Drive continuous improvement and cost-of-poor-quality reduction.
Required Experience
5+ years' experience in a Quality Manager, QA Manager, QC Manager or similar leadership position.
Strong manufacturing quality experience.
Experience with welding and fabrication quality.
Experience within BESS, battery manufacturing, electrical equipment, renewable energy, heavy manufacturing, industrial equipment or a similar environment.
Strong understanding of welding standards, inspection and NDT.
Experience managing NCRs, CAPAs and root cause investigations.
Ability to read engineering, fabrication and manufacturing drawings.
Experience working with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
Preferred Qualifications
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), CSWIP or equivalent.
NDT Level II certification.
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor.
Lean Six Sigma certification.
Experience with lithium-ion battery systems or utility-scale BESS.
Experience working within high-volume or fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Schedule
Day Shift
This role will work closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and senior leadership to maintain quality standards across the manufacturing operation.