Battery Pack Quality Engineer (BMS) – APQP & DFMEA Lead

Our Next Energy; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Next Energy in Novi, MI, is seeking a Product Quality Engineer for Battery Pack and BMS programs. You will lead APQP activities, drive DFMEA/PFMEA, develop control plans, and ensure design-for-manufacturing alignment across design, manufacturing, and supply chain.

The role requires 3+ years in quality engineering in manufacturing, strong root-cause skills, and familiarity with APQP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC. EV battery experience is preferred; on-site work applicants encouraged.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in product quality engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience contributing to DFMEA/PFMEA and to the development of Control Plans and work instructions.
• Working knowledge of APQP and AIAG core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC).
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills (8D, 5-Why, Six Sigma/DMAIC).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and product specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP for pack and BMS programs, representing Quality at design reviews.
• Contribute to DFMEA/PFMEA and link to PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Develop and review prototype, pre-launch, and production Control Plans and work instructions.
• Collaborate with Design & Release Engineering on drawings, tolerances, GD&T, and test limits.
• Support ECRs/ECNs and ensure revision-controlled documents.
• Plan DV/PV activities and review test results against requirements.
• Lead 8D/5-Why-based problem solving and implement corrective actions.
• Establish measurement systems, MSA/Gage R&R, SPC, and process capability studies.
• Prepare PPAP packages and partner with Supplier Quality.
• Track quality metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

APQP & AIAG tools

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

8D/5-Why

DMAIC

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

DFMEA

PFMEA

Control Plans

PPAP

MSA/SPC

Job description

Our Next Energy in Novi, MI, is seeking a Product Quality Engineer for Battery Pack and BMS programs. You will lead APQP activities, drive DFMEA/PFMEA, develop control plans, and ensure design-for-manufacturing alignment across design, manufacturing, and supply chain.

The role requires 3+ years in quality engineering in manufacturing, strong root-cause skills, and familiarity with APQP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC. EV battery experience is preferred; on-site work applicants encouraged.