Quality Engineer (Build Operations)

Critical Loop; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

equity ownership through stock options

comprehensive health coverage throughH

retirement savings plan

unlimited paid time off

Job summary

Critical Loop seeks a Quality Engineer to turn designs into high-quality products and drive rigorous quality processes. You will work directly with manufacturing, testing, and production teams to identify issues and implement improvements across production, supply chain, testing, and deployment phases of all product lines.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in manufacturing quality roles, strong problem-solving skills, and familiarity with ISO9001, QMS practices, and APQP/PFMEA methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in an engineering or STEM discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a Manufacturing Engineer, Test Engineer, Reliability Engineer, or Quality Engineer.
• ASQ-CQA-RAB certified lead auditor or training with hands-on experience.
• Proficiency with quality tools such as DOE, SPC, root cause analysis, CAPA, APQP, and PFMEA.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA for Electrical and Mechanical systems, including drawings, production and test operations inspection signoffs and verification of compliance to procedures
• Advise and solve problems with design, manufacturing, supply chain, and leadership on product quality and safety
• Create inspection plans with Product and Project engineering and support real-time implementation
• Identify quality issues and risks across product lines and drive process improvements
• Support internal audits to ensure compliance to customer requirements, CL procedures, and ISO9001
• Utilize corrective and preventive action processes to address non-conformances and drive quality management improvements
• Support Supply Chain in quality inspections of supplier systems and ongoing performance monitoring

Skills

Manufacturing experience

QA testing

Root cause analysis

SPC and DOE basics

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering or STEM

Tools

APQP

PFMEA

DOE

SPC

Job description

About Critical Loop

Critical Loop is shaping the next generation of energy systems by building the integrated edge grid of the future. Specializing in advanced energy management and battery control systems, Critical Loop empowers businesses and communities to seamlessly unite distributed energy resources for faster, more reliable, and affordable grid access. With deep expertise in grid modernization and a passion for creating resilient, responsive energy solutions, Critical Loop drives innovation at the intersection of technology and energy.

The Role

We are seeking a passionate Quality Engineer committed to turning engineering designs into reliable, high-quality products. This role focuses on developing and implementing rigorous quality processes that meet or exceed industry standards.

This is a predominantly hands‑on role, requiring the successful candidate to work directly with internal/external manufacturing, testing and production teams to identify issues, implement solutions and drive continuous quality improvement.

The ideal candidate will leverage their design and manufacturing experience and analytical skills to ensure reliability throughout production, supply chain, testing and deployment phases of the entire suite of Critical Loop product lines.

What You Will Do

• Perform as QA for Electrical and Mechanical systems, including drawings, production and test operations inspection signoffs and verification of compliance to procedures
• Use strong engineering domain knowledge and practical experience to advise and solve problems with the design, manufacturing, supply chain, and leadership teams on product quality and safety
• Partner with Product and Project engineering to create inspection plans for assigned work centers and support real time during operations on the implementation of the plans
• Take a methodical approach to identifying quality related issues and risks impacting manufacturing and operations across the Critical Loop product lines and partner with relevant stakeholders to minimize risk and implement process improvements
• Support the assessment of core business processes, systems, and products through internal audits to assure compliance to customer requirements, Critical Loop procedures and policies, and ISO9001 standards
• Utilize corrective and preventive action processes to address non-conformances and drive improvement of quality management across the various Critical Loop product lines
• Support Supply Chain in quality inspections of supplier systems, ensuring supplier compliance to inspection requirements and ongoing performance monitoring

Must-Haves

• Bachelor degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a Manufacturing Engineer, Test Engineer, Reliability Engineer, or Quality Engineer

Nice-to-Haves

• Demonstrated experience in GD&T, MIL-STD, IPC and ISO family of standards
• ASQ-CQA-RAB certified lead auditor or training with direct hands‑on experience
• Proficiency with quality tools such as design of experiments, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, advanced product quality planning (APQP), and process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA)
• Strong technical writing skills, ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative; is creative, detail oriented and has a positive attitude when faced with challenging problems

Work Authorization

We are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• equity ownership through stock options, giving you a stake in our success
• along with comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision) through an HRA with a generous allowance
• We also provide a retirement savings plan
• unlimited paid time off so you can recharge and maintain work-life balance

Critical Loop is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to building a diverse team and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.