Principal Supplier Quality Engineer

Bloom Energy; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 151,700 - 218,300; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy seeks a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer to join our San Jose, CA team. You will own supplier capability assessments, drive improvements, and manage product/process development with suppliers to meet rigorous quality standards.

The role requires a BS/MS/PhD in a relevant engineering field, 10+ years of experience in quality, and strong leadership to influence cross‑functional teams. Travel up to 40% may be required.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics.
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated Quality Management System auditing.
• Strong project/process management skills and ability to plan, develop, organize, and implement quality processes.
• Proven ability to meet targets and deliver First-Time Right-On-Time.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with suppliers.
• Leadership skills to drive teams to meet goals at senior levels.
• Proficiency with MS Office; experience with JMP, R, Tableau or similar tools.
• ASQ CQE certification and Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• Ability to present formal reports and conduct DOEs and ANOVA.

Responsibilities

• Own assessment of supplier capability and drive improvements to meet Total Quality targets.
• Assess manufacturability of new designs and assist engineering and suppliers to improve it.
• Manage product and process development, including change management with suppliers.
• Lead supplier development and deployment of manufacturing processes meeting Bloom Energy requirements.
• Review supplier quality documentation for acceptability and drive PPAP, GR&R, GD&T.

Skills

Project/Process Management

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality auditing

Root cause analysis

MS Office

JMP

R

Tableau

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics

Tools

JMP

R

Tableau

Job description

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream — we’re making it reality. For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy‑intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI‑driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting‑edge solutions enable unparalleled “time‑to‑power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm. At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to Dir, Supplier Quality and is based in San Jose, CA. As a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be a part of the team responsible for setting and delivering the quality and reliability standards for our fuel cell components across Bloom Energy; you will work closely with supply chain and engineering as part of a cross‑functional team.

Role and Responsibilities

Ownership of assessment of the capability of potential suppliers – identifies areas for improvement and delivers them on time in relation to Total Quality for selected suppliers.

Assess the manufacturability of new product designs and assist both engineering and suppliers with improving manufacturability. Clear focus on process capability to deliver the lowest total cost.

Manage product and process development including change management with suppliers to meet or exceed business requirements.

Drive supplier development and execution and deployment of manufacturing processes that meet the BE requirement. Review prototype and production part quality document submissions from suppliers for acceptability.

Drive conversion from documentation through product design via engineered practices to deliver consistent predictability of parts and products.

Perform supplier quality assessments at system and product level including PPAP, GR&R, GD&T.

Provide support to Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering regarding analysis and disposition of suspect supplier material.

Drive continuous improvement throughout the supply base using quality and lean manufacturing tools.

Deployment of traditional quality improvement tools and methodology from corrective action to clear roadmaps for improvements systemically or tactically at the suppliers.

Improve supplier quality processes such as assessments, supplier management, part approval, and corrective actions in a global world of connected, sub‑tier, and partnership relationships.

Participate in supplier selection and evaluation. Work cross‑functionally to establish quality requirements for external suppliers.

Update legal contractual language protecting BE’s quality interests in relation to lowest Cost of Quality.

Lead high visibility root cause investigations by applying “8D” problem solving to a timely conclusion for all identified or potential areas for opportunities to occur. May drive Design and Process Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (DFMEA/PFMEA) using the output to assess and improve targeted product designs and/or processes.

Education, Skills and Experience

BS (or MS or Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics.

Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience. Demonstrated Quality Management System auditing experience and accreditation.

Strong Project/Process Management skills and capabilities, particularly in planning, developing, organizing, and implementing quality processes.

Demonstrated ability to hit targets, including reaction to new requirements, delivering First‑Time Right‑on‑Time.

Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to establish effective cross‑functional working relationships internally and externally with suppliers.

Strong leadership skills to drive the team(s) to meet required goals at senior levels of the organization.

Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with statistical tools such as JMP, R, and Tableau or similar visualization applications.

ASQ‑certified CQE and Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.

Ability to prepare and effectively present formal reports to internal and external customers. Practical knowledge of SPC, training peers and suppliers, and application of DOEs and ANOVA.

Flexibility and initiative in a rapidly changing, dynamic environment. Ability to multitask in a zero‑defect environment. Highly customer‑focused both externally and internally.

Ability to travel 20%–40% of the time, domestically or internationally as required.

#LI-BC1 Salary Ranges: $151,700.00 – $218,300.00

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Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or judge on disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions unless undue hardship would result. Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

Bloom Energy’s mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world. With roots in NASA’s Mars Program, the company’s founder, chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. K.R. Sridhar, developed an innovative fuel cell technology that is shifting the energy paradigm and redefining the electric power market. The Bloom Energy Server is a distributed electric power solution built for the digital age and capable of delivering highly reliable, uninterrupted, 24×7 constant power that is also clean and sustainable. Bloom’s unique on‑site power generation systems are among the most efficient on the planet, providing significantly reduced operating costs and producing dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions. By generating power where it is consumed, Bloom Energy offers increased electrical reliability and improved energy security, providing a clear path to energy independence. Some of the largest companies in the world trust Bloom Energy to provide their businesses with clean, reliable, and resilient energy. Bloom’s customers include many Fortune 100 companies and leaders in manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, retail, higher education, utilities, and other industries. The company, headquartered in San Jose, California, is growing quickly and looking to add to its dynamic team.

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