Hybrid Quality Engineer: Design Assurance & Compliance

Type One Energy; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Stock options

Relocation allowance

Insurance plans

Retirement options

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Type One Energy is seeking a Quality Engineer to coordinate design assurance, supplier quality, prototype quality, traceability, verification, and validation. This role supports the product development lifecycle with a focus on ISO 9001 compliance and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate will drive CAPA, quality metrics, and continuous improvement while partnering with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and suppliers to ensure quality from prototype

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in quality or supplier quality in product development.
• Knowledge of PLM and design for quality practices.
• Experience with regulatory and ISO 9001 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and document risk-based quality plans per ISO 9001.
• Assess design execution and engineering reviews for compliance.
• Coordinate quality planning with leads for traceability and validation.
• Establish, track, and report quality metrics.
• Lead CAPA investigations and root cause analysis.
• Be the main contact for product development quality issues.
• Communicate quality expectations to stakeholders across functions.
• Work with Supplier Quality to integrate quality into sourcing decisions.
• Support engineering to ensure deliverables meet intent.
• Improve design/engineering quality processes and templates.
• Develop scalable processes from prototype to production.
• Ensure alignment with ISO 9001 QMS.
• Engage with leads for audits and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Quality engineering

ISO 9001

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Type One Energy is seeking a Quality Engineer to coordinate design assurance, supplier quality, prototype quality, traceability, verification, and validation. This role supports the product development lifecycle with a focus on ISO 9001 compliance and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate will drive CAPA, quality metrics, and continuous improvement while partnering with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and suppliers to ensure quality from prototype