Senior Quality Engineer

Yotta Energy Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 121,500 - 148,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Yotta Energy Inc. is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to develop and maintain its Quality Management System (QMS) ensuring compliance with industry standards. The role involves overseeing quality activities across various functions while leading continuous improvement initiatives and managing supplier quality performance.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree and have at least 5 years of experience in quality engineering, along with expertise in root cause analysis and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems and ISO standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives for continuous improvement.
• Manage supplier audits and oversee corrective actions.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Supplier quality management

Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Quality Management Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

About Yotta Energy

YottaEnergy is a leader incutting edgecommercial solar and energy storage solutions, delivering innovative, cost-effective, and scalable technology to power the future of clean energy. We are building a world class team of professionals passionate about renewable energy and sustainable solutions. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing, mission driven company, YottaEnergy is the place for you.

Position Summary

The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

This role oversees quality activities across product design, manufacturing, installation, and customer support while driving continuous improvement initiatives and supplier quality performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality engineering, root cause analysis, supplier quality management, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Quality Management System

• Develop, implement, maintain, and audit the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Ensure compliance with applicable ISO standards and customer requirements
• Coordinate internal and external quality audits
• Provide training and guidance on quality policies, procedures, and best practices

Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives to improve product quality and operational efficiency
• Facilitate continuous improvement projects across manufacturing and business processes
• Analyze quality metrics, scrap rates, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) data
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to improve performance

Problem Solving & Corrective Action

• Lead investigations using 8D, DMAIC, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other root cause analysis tools
• Manage customer complaints and coordinate containment activities
• Oversee corrective action implementation and verification of effectiveness
• Support Return Material Authorization (RMA) activities and product containment processes

Supplier Quality Management

• Qualify, evaluate, and approve new suppliers
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments using ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, defect rates, and audit findings
• Develop supplier scorecards and improvement plans
• Review and approve PPAP documentation and supplier quality deliverables

Product & Process Quality

• Support APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and First Article Inspections
• Participate in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Quality (DFQ) reviews
• Validate supplier readiness for production launches
• Ensure products meet customer specifications and reliability requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Quality Management Systems and ISO standards
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supplier quality performance
• Strong background in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ Quality Engineer Certification or equivalent
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Experience with electronics manufacturing, metal fabrication, plastic injection molding, or painting processes

Technical Competencies

• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma methodologies
• APQP, PPAP, PFMEA
• Control Plans and Process Flow Diagrams
• First Article Inspection (FAI)
• Statistical analysis and quality metrics

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Leadership and project management abilities
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and supplier teams
• Continuous improvement mindset and customer-focused approach

Working Conditions

• Primarily office based with regular visits to manufacturing facilities and supplier locations
• Occasional domestic travel required
• May be required to participate in meetings with global teams outside normal business hours

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Collaborative, mission driven work environment
• Opportunity to work on innovative clean energy technologies
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Exposure to cutting edge energy management and cloud technologies
• Up to 135,000 a year DOE
• Comprehensive benefits package

Work Authorization Requirement

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

Why Join Yotta Energy

At YottaEnergy you won’t be one of many, you’ll be a key leader helping define how our operations scale. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership, build high-performing teams, and directly impact the growth of a fast-moving clean energy company.