Quality Engineer

Enersys; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) Matching

Flexible Schedule

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

EnerSys Advanced Systems, headquartered in Longmont, CO, seeks a Quality Engineer to drive internal QMS adoption within programs and coordinate with customers and suppliers on quality matters. You will review documentation, lead MRB processes, and support audits in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, reading complex drawings and specs, and maintaining robust quality records while advancing continual process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, physical science, or a related technical field.
• Associate degree in a related technical field plus at least six years of relevant experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent with at least ten years of relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to read, understand, and evaluate technical documents, procedures, drawings, and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to learn applicable quality standards and ABSL’s QMS.

Responsibilities

• Implement internal QMS within assigned programs.
• Act as liaison with customer’s quality representative to support project communication on quality matters.
• Resolve quality issues with internal program managers and customer’s quality representatives.
• Participate in design reviews and project milestone reviews.
• Review and approve project documentation for compliance with quality standards.
• Prepare content for internal reviews to ensure documentation and resources are ready.
• Lead MRB meetings and coordinate corrective actions as required by QMS.
• Oversee project documentation and configuration control.
• Control supplier parts, materials and processes for compliance.
• Support 3rd party, customer and internal audits.
• Resolve problems with minimal input from others.
• Maintain overhead QMS processes (e.g., humidity/temperature monitoring).
• Provide back-up quality inspection support for manufacturing and test processes.
• Participate in CIP activities in key process areas.
• Perform internal audits and supplier audits as required.
• Train new Quality Inspectors or Quality Engineers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading technical documents

Problem solving

Quality standards understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Associate degree + 6+ years experience

High school diploma + 10+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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ABSL Space Products, a division of EnerSys Advanced Systems, is the world’s leading manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for space applications. From our Longmont, CO facility, our team designs advanced lithium-ion battery systems to meet the extreme demands of space travel. Our batteries power cutting-edge spacecraft and launch vehicles, driving innovation in space exploration, scientific discovery, and beyond.

At ABSL, we maintain a tight-knit, collaborative culture where employees enjoy the small-company feel while benefiting from the resources and stability of EnerSys, the global leader in stored energy solutions. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented individuals who share a passion for space and power technologies to join our dynamic team.

Certain positions at EnerSys Advanced Systems require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other U.S. government security regulations. Candidates for these positions should be a “U.S. Person” under ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a refugee/asylee) and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights to be considered for a position.

What We Offer:

• Generous Time Off – 3+ weeks of paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate
• Financial & Career Growth – Life insurance, short-term disability, educational reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and an employee stock purchase plan
• 401(k) Matching – 100% match at a 6% contribution level
• Flexible Schedule – 9/80 work schedule (9-hour days Monday–Friday, with every other Friday off – meaning a 3-day weekend every other week!)
• Innovative & Collaborative Culture – Be part of a smart, high-performing, and passionate team that values creativity, diverse backgrounds, and an inclusive environment
• Great Location – Our Longmont, CO office is conveniently located right off the Diagonal Highway

At ABSL, we don’t just build batteries—we power missions that push the boundaries of what’s possible. If you're excited about working in an innovative, fast-paced environment where your contributions make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Compensation Range: $76,400 - $95,800
(Compensation may vary based on applicant's work experience, education level, skill set, and/or location.)

A Quality Engineer works within a program team to ensure compliance to the Quality Management System and program requirements as defined by both ABSL and the customer. In addition, the Quality Engineer coordinates root cause, corrective action activities and program closure documentation deliverables.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement internal QMS within assigned programs.
• Act as a liaison with customer’s quality representative to support project communication on quality matters, including mandatory inspections.
• Work directly with internal program managers and customer’s quality representatives to resolve quality issues
• Participate in design reviews and project milestone reviews
• Review and approve project documentation for compliance with appropriate quality standards and practices. Includes, but not limited to: Drawings, Schematics, Manufacturing and Test travelers, Rework documentation
• Participate in and prepare content for internal reviews that precede major phases of a project to ensure completion of documentation, availability of resources and checking of quality and safety standards
• Lead and facilitate MRB Meetings, including publishing of notes, action items with owners, providing problem solving guidance, and coordinating corrective action activities as required by QMS procedures.
• Oversight of project documentation to ensure maintenance of configuration control
• Control of supplier’s parts, materials and process selection on assigned programs to ensure compliance with appropriate quality standards and practices
• Support 3rd party, customer and internal audits
• Able to resolve problems with minimal input from others.
• Ownership, maintenance, reporting, and process improvement for assigned overhead QMS process (ex. Maintain Humidity/Temperature monitoring systems, department ESD coordinator, etc.)
• Back up quality inspection support for manufacturing and test processes
• Participates in process CIP activities in key process areas
• Perform internal audits
• Perform supplier audits as required
• Training of new Quality Inspectors or Quality Engineers to key processes

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One of the following combinations of education and relevant experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, physical science, or a related technical field
• Associate degree in a related technical field and at least six years of relevant experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent and at least ten years of relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to read, understand, and evaluate technical documents, procedures, drawings, and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to learn applicable quality standards, customer requirements, and ABSL’s Quality Management System.

NICE TO HAVE

• Academic or professional experience in quality, engineering, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience working with high-reliability products in the aerospace, defense, electronics, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with quality management standards such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.
• Exposure to nonconformance management, Material Review Board activities, root-cause analysis, or corrective action.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, manufacturing documentation, or test documentation.
• Familiarity with configuration management, supplier quality, or internal auditing.
• Experience with lithium-ion batteries, electrical assemblies, or spaceflight hardware.

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