Principal Supplier Quality Engineer

EnerSys Delaware Inc. • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

EnerSys Advanced Systems (EAS), a division of EnerSys, develops energy solutions for aerospace, defense, and medical industries. The Principal Supplier Quality Engineer will support the launch of a new lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility and help establish and maintain supplier quality processes in partnership with collaborators. The role emphasizes defect prevention, waste reduction, continuous improvement, supplier qualification, process validation, and supplier performance monitoring.

The successful candidate will help shape supplier quality processes, controls, and procedures for a new production site, drawing on experience in high-volume, high-reliability manufacturing and regulated environments. The role includes developing supplier quality capabilities for EnerSys Precision Power Solutions (PPS), supporting production launch, and integrating supplier quality processes into the facility’s and/or division’s Quality Management System. Some positions at EAS require ITAR-regulated access; candidates for those positions should meet applicable U.S. Person and/or ITAR access requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, such as Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials, Manufacturing, Industrial, or a related field.
• 13 or more years of supplier quality engineering experience in a high-volume automated manufacturing environment.
• Experience launching new manufacturing lines or processes, with direct involvement in developing manufacturing quality controls and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP, PLM, or MES systems such as SAP, Oracle, or PTC Windchill.
• Degree in chemical engineering or materials engineering.
• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Five or more years of direct experience in a cylindrical lithium-ion or other electrochemistry cell environment, processing raw chemical materials, and/or a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or higher.
• ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Engineer or equivalent.
• Certified ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or VDA 6.3 auditor.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality activities during factory build-out and transition to production, including establishing baseline supplier quality metrics and process controls.
• Vet material, component, and equipment suppliers, and lead process qualification and validation activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing quality on IQ/OQ/PQ development, data evaluation, and risk reviews.
• Develop and execute supplier APQP processes and deliverables, including PFMEA, process flow diagrams, control plans, MSA, and PPAP documentation.
• Develop a supplier quality capability to support all EnerSys PPS lines of business.
• Conduct supplier audits and on-site assessments to identify supply-chain quality risks and assess compliance with standards such as ISO 9001 or IATF 16949.
• Collaborate with partners and suppliers to improve manufacturing processes and process controls.
• Develop, implement, and mature supplier quality processes, supplier and receiving inspection methods and standards, sampling strategies, acceptance criteria, and control documentation for lithium-ion cell production.
• Coordinate supplier APQP and supplier quality activities with Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, and Supply Chain for new product introductions and deployments.
• Work across departments to implement and sustain process controls and supplier quality standards; provide supplier quality input to Engineering DFMEA activities.
• Provide technical guidance and training to engineers and technicians during facility launch, initial production runs, and quality system implementation.
• Lead advanced root-cause investigations using methods such as DMAIC, 8D, 5-Why, and fishbone, and ensure timely resolution of supplier quality non-conformances.
• Lead or support supplier and internal continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Collaborate with suppliers and partners to improve manufacturing capabilities and meet KPIs such as defect rates (PPM), COPQ, and on-time delivery (OTD).
• Develop and implement supplier quality processes, procedures, work instructions, and software tools integrated with the site QMS and/or EnerSys PPS division.
• Contribute to QMS maturity by defining supplier-focused controls, documentation practices, and operational quality standards, while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with sourcing partners to develop and maintain a supplier risk-ranking model and related risk controls.
• Collaborate with sourcing partners to develop, maintain, and monitor supplier performance metrics and report them to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Three or more weeks of paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• 401(k) matching at 100% for a 6% contribution level.
• Ongoing training and employee skills and career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal