Supplier Quality Engineer

Description

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for managing the quality of suppliers of ESS and power automotive lithium‑ion batteries. Duties include new‑supplier introduction and review, incoming quality control during mass production, supplier anomaly handling, continuous improvement, quality‑system construction, and audits. The role works cross‑functionally to ensure stable quality of key raw‑material supplies such as cells, modules, packs, containers, and BMS.

Key responsibilities include conducting ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 assessments of potential suppliers, guiding new suppliers to establish compliant quality systems, providing training, and approving PPAP releases. The engineer collaborates with R&D, purchasing, and project teams to drive APQP and PPAP activities, develop inspection standards, manage non‑conforming materials, and swiftly address quality issues from production lines or customer feedback. Additional tasks involve coordinating corrective and preventive actions, tracking improvements, analyzing supplier quality data (PPM, defect rate, return rate), and assisting suppliers in problem‑solving methods such as 8D, 5‑Why, and PDCA.

• Conduct ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 assessments of potential suppliers.
• Guide new suppliers to establish compliant quality systems and approve PPAP.
• Provide training on quality standards, inspection specifications, and process controls.
• Collaborate with R&D, purchasing, and project teams to drive APQP and PPAP.
• Develop inspection standards for incoming materials and manage non‑conforming items.
• Respond quickly to supplier quality issues in production or from customer feedback.
• Coordinate corrective and preventive actions and track issue resolution.
• Collect and analyze supplier quality metrics such as PPM, defect and return rates.
• Lead suppliers in problem‑solving using 8D, 5‑Why, PDCA, and other improvement methods.
• Offer systematic assistance to enhance supplier capabilities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Materials Science and be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder. At least three years of supplier quality management experience—preferably in the power‑battery or energy‑storage industry—are required, along with a willingness to travel up to 25 %. The role demands familiarity with cell, module, pack, and BMS production processes, proficiency in ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA6.3, and quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, as well as strong problem‑analysis skills (8D, 5‑Why, fishbone, DOE) and failure‑analysis capability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Materials Science; U.S. citizenship or Green Card required.
• Minimum 3 years supplier quality management experience, preferably in power‑battery industry.
• Willingness to travel up to 25 % of the time.
• Knowledge of cell, module, pack, and BMS production processes.
• Proficiency in ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA6.3 and quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC).
• Strong problem‑analysis skills (8D, 5‑Why, fishbone, DOE) and failure‑analysis ability.

Benefits

Gotion positions itself as a career destination, seeking to pursue a global green‑energy vision together with its employees. The organization offers an exciting and challenging work environment where every individual is highly valued and plays a vital role in its growth.

The U.S. base salary range for this full‑time position is $90,000–$120,000, plus eligibility for bonus and benefits. Compensation within this range varies by location, skills, experience, and education, with the recruiter providing specific details during the hiring process.

• Base salary $90k–$120k plus bonus eligibility and benefits.
• Inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.

Training + Development

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