Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
is building the power infrastructure that makes the AI era possible. As AI demand surges past what the grid and traditional data centers can support provides a new class of power technology proven at gigawatt scale and trusted by the worlds leading cloud and AI companies. Our systems are already deployed across 2.5 GW of hyper-scale campuses validated by top U.S. national labs and certified for grid-safe operation by major utilities. With real products in the field were scaling faster than the grid can transforming power from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage for the companies building the future.
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Houston TX preferred (Hybrid in office with Field-Based travel)
Travel: requires approximately 50% travel to manufacturing sites domestic and international
Reports To: VP of Quality
About: is a fully integrated energy storage developer technology company and asset owner delivering advanced utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) that support the renewable energy transition.
Position Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing implementing improving and tracking manufacturing processes that support safety quality delivery and cost objectives. This role works closely with production quality supply chain and design engineering teams to optimize workflows troubleshoot process issues support new product introduction and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze production flow line performance labor utilization and equipment layout to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Monitor supplier plan-versus-actual production output and identify gaps that may impact delivery capacity or schedule commitments.
Assess procurement and material readiness to support mass production start including part availability supplier ramp plans and supply continuity risks.
Perform day-to-day validation of supply chain execution including material flow shortages open issues and readiness to meet production demand.
Troubleshoot manufacturing issues perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Support new product introduction pilot builds process validation and ramp-up activities.
Partner with design engineering to improve manufacturability assembly methods and process robustness.
Monitor process capability yield cycle time scrap and other operational metrics to drive performance improvements.
Ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety quality and regulatory requirements.
Maintain a dotted-line working relationship with Category Managers to align supplier performance sourcing priorities capacity readiness and escalation actions.
Track supplier internal KPIs such as production throughput quality performance first-pass yield and output stability to identify trends and drive corrective actions.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in manufacturing engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related field.
Experience in a manufacturing production or process engineering environment.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes process control tooling and production systems.
Experience with root cause analysis problem-solving and continuous improvement methods.
Ability to read engineering drawings specifications and process documentation.
Strong analytical organizational and cross-functional communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with lean manufacturing Six Sigma or other operational excellence methodologies.
Knowledge of CAD tools ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing data analysis tools.
Experience supporting equipment qualification process validation or production scale-up.
Familiarity with automation fixtures ergonomics and plant layout optimization.
Industry experience in electro-mechanical energy automotive electronics or industrial manufacturing environments.
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For US-based roles - What youll get:
- Competitive salary annual performance-based bonus eligibility
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
For Mexico-based roles - What youll get:
- Competitive salary annual performance bonus eligibility
- Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo): 30 days
- Major medical expenses and life insurance
- Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)
For all roles:
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy
- Equal Opportunity: is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment discrimination or retaliation.
- Accommodations: If you need an accommodation during the application process email
- Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.
Required Experience:
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