Quality Specialist (Weekend shift)

Bloom Energy • Newark, DE

2d • $74,600 - $107,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Bloom Energy is hiring a Quality Specialist in Newark, Delaware. The role reports to the Senior Quality Engineering Manager and is fully on-site. The scheduled weekend shift is Friday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with flexibility to work other shifts or in other plant areas based on production needs.

The Quality Specialist supports product and process quality in a complex manufacturing environment. The role leads investigations and root cause analysis, evaluates critical components and systems, operates laboratory equipment, and records measurement and analysis results. It also supports engineering with product and process implementation, manufacturing launches, and continuous improvement, while working with quality, design, process engineering, production teams, and other plant resources to meet specifications and resolve issues.

The position requires working in a non-climate-controlled environment, standing and walking for extended periods on solid surfaces, and wearing personal protective equipment in designated areas. Bloom Energy describes its benefits package for eligible employees as including medical, dental, and vision plans; a 401(k) retirement plan with company match; mental health support; legal services; virtual physical therapy access; and fertility and family-forming benefits.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent in science or another technical field preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in a complex production manufacturing environment.
• Resourceful problem solver able to quickly resolve basic production issues involving equipment, process, or manpower.
• Highly motivated self-starter able to self-manage with little to no oversight.
• Proficiency with computer systems, including MS Office programs.
• Willingness to adapt to change and learn new technical and computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with all levels in the plant.
• Organized, with good planning and time-management skills.
• Flexibility to work any shift or in any plant area based on production needs.

Nice To Haves

• Root cause analysis experience with complex electrical and/or mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings related to fixtures and tools.
• Experience implementing production systems, scaling up manufacturing, volume production, linear production, continuous improvement, lean manufacturing methods, and TIG welding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis and autopsy critical components and systems to correlate their condition with product performance.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment used to measure and evaluate critical material and dimensional attributes.
• Create measurement and analysis reports and catalog results for future reference.
• Communicate with Quality, Product Design, and process engineering team members.
• Support Engineering in implementing new processes and products, using data to identify improvement priorities and providing mechanisms to measure success.
• Support manufacturing launches of new and revised products in line with established company goals.
• Review manufacturing processes for continuous improvement opportunities, including production flow, assembly procedures, and production equipment.
• Test machinery, tools, and equipment for suggested manufacturing methods.
• Assist Team Leads, Team Members, and other resources in ensuring quality requirements and specifications are met.
• Initiate and facilitate problem-solving groups to address current and future company needs.
• Lead area problem solving using 8-Step and 5-Why methodologies to reduce quality issues.
• Create and promote a safe and inclusive work group.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans with a large employer contribution for eligible employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Mental health support services.
• Legal services.
• Virtual physical therapy access.
• Fertility and family-forming benefits.
• Standard company benefits are included in total compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree