Product Quality Engineer (Technical Operations)

OUR CULTURE AND VALUES

We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

We are Leading

Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.

We are Responsible

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

We are Agile

We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

We are Fun

We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. 

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.