Senior Supplier Quality Engineer III

EnerSys Delaware Inc. • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

EnerSys Advanced Systems (EAS) is a specialized division of EnerSys, a global leader in stored energy solutions. EAS focuses on advanced energy solutions for aerospace, defense, and medical industries. This role supports the launch of a new lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility, focusing on establishing initial supplier quality processes. The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will collaborate with suppliers to implement best practices, emphasizing defect prevention, waste reduction, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include overseeing supplier qualifications, process validations, and supplier performance monitoring. The ideal candidate has a strong background in high-volume, high-reliability manufacturing and experience with quality systems in regulated, early-stage environments. This is an opportunity to influence the foundation of a new production site and ensure effective and sustainable supplier quality processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field).
• 8–10 years of supplier quality engineering experience in high-volume highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• At least 2+ years in lithium-related manufacturing.
• Experience launching new manufacturing lines or processes, with direct involvement in developing manufacturing quality controls and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Candidates for these positions should be a “U.S. Person” under ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a refugee/asylee) and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience in cylindrical lithium-ion cell manufacturing processes.
• Background in electrochemistry or battery quality engineering.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Engineer or equivalent.
• Certified ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or VDA 6.3 auditor preferred.
• Experience with ERP, PLM, MES systems (SAP, Oracle, PTC Windchill, etc.) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality activities during factory build-out and transition into production, including establishing baseline supplier quality metrics and process controls.
• Support vetting of new material, component, or equipment suppliers and process qualification/validation activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing quality for IQ/OQ/PQ development, data evaluation, and risk reviews.
• Lead development and execution of supplier APQP processes and deliverables, including PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, MSA, and PPAP documentation.
• Lead and develop a supplier quality capability to support all EnerSys Advanced Systems lines of business.
• Ensure supplier adherence to EnerSys’s Global Supplier Quality Manual and/or applicable standards.
• Conduct supplier audits and on-site assessments to identify potential supply chain quality risks and ensure supplier compliance with quality standards such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve manufacturing processes and enhance process controls.
• Develop and/or collaborate, 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 new product deployments.
• Collaborate across departments to implement and sustain robust process controls and supplier quality standards.
• Provide supplier quality input to Engineering DFMEA activities to ensure product design risks are aligned with process capabilities and quality controls.
• Provide technical guidance and training to engineers and technicians during facility launch, initial production runs, and quality system implementation.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off – 3+ weeks of paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate
• Financial & Career Growth – Life insurance, short-term disability, educational reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and an employee stock purchase plan
• 401(k) Matching – 100% match at a 6% contribution level

What This Job Offers

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