Senior Quality Engineer

Yotta Energy • Full-time • Austin, Texas • 2m ago

About Yotta Energy
Yotta Energy is a leader in cutting edge commercial solar and energy storage solutions, delivering innovative, cost-effective, and scalable technology to power the future of clean energy. We are building a world class team of professionals passionate about renewable energy and sustainable solutions. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing, mission driven company, Yotta Energy is the place for you.

Position Summary
The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

This role oversees quality activities across product design, manufacturing, installation, and customer support while driving continuous improvement initiatives and supplier quality performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality engineering, root cause analysis, supplier quality management, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Quality Management System

Develop, implement, maintain, and audit the Quality Management System (QMS)
Ensure compliance with applicable ISO standards and customer requirements
Coordinate internal and external quality audits
Provide training and guidance on quality policies, procedures, and best practices

Continuous Improvement

Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives to improve product quality and operational efficiency
Facilitate continuous improvement projects across manufacturing and business processes
Analyze quality metrics, scrap rates, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) data
Drive corrective and preventive actions to improve performance

Problem Solving & Corrective Action

Lead investigations using 8D, DMAIC, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other root cause analysis tools
Manage customer complaints and coordinate containment activities
Oversee corrective action implementation and verification of effectiveness
Support Return Material Authorization (RMA) activities and product containment processes

Supplier Quality Management

Qualify, evaluate, and approve new suppliers
Conduct supplier audits and assessments using ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards
Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, defect rates, and audit findings
Develop supplier scorecards and improvement plans
Review and approve PPAP documentation and supplier quality deliverables

Product & Process Quality

Support APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and First Article Inspections
Participate in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Quality (DFQ) reviews
Validate supplier readiness for production launches
Ensure products meet customer specifications and reliability requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment
Experience with Quality Management Systems and ISO standards
Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supplier quality performance
Strong background in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

ASQ Quality Engineer Certification or equivalent
Six Sigma Green Belt certification
Experience with electronics manufacturing, metal fabrication, plastic injection molding, or painting processes

Technical Competencies

Quality Management Systems (QMS)
ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma methodologies
APQP, PPAP, PFMEA
Control Plans and Process Flow Diagrams
First Article Inspection (FAI)
Statistical analysis and quality metrics

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Leadership and project management abilities
Ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and supplier teams
Continuous improvement mindset and customer-focused approach

Working Conditions

Primarily office based with regular visits to manufacturing facilities and supplier locations
Occasional domestic travel required
May be required to participate in meetings with global teams outside normal business hours

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Collaborative, mission driven work environment
Opportunity to work on innovative clean energy technologies
Career growth and professional development opportunities
Exposure to cutting edge energy management and cloud technologies

What We Offer

Up to 135,000 a year DOE
Comprehensive benefits package
Collaborative, mission driven work environment

Work Authorization Requirement
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

Why Join Yotta Energy
At Yotta Energy you won’t be one of many, you’ll be a key leader helping define how our operations scale. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership, build high-performing teams, and directly impact the growth of a fast-moving clean energy company.