Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Electric Hydrogen; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

Electric Hydrogen is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier quality and component reliability. This role involves leading quality initiatives, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, and ensuring manufacturing readiness for electrolyzer operations.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in quality engineering, particularly within a manufacturing context, and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. The position offers a salary range of $135,000 to $158,000 USD along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality or quality engineering roles.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC methodologies.
• Experience with ISO 9001 compliant environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality activities including supplier qualification.
• Develop and maintain supplier quality requirements and scorecards.
• Analyze quality data and trends to improve performance.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Root cause analysis

Collaboration and stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Electric Hydrogen’s mission is to make molecules to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people are our most important asset and will allow us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry, at prices below fossil fuels.

We are seeking a highly motivated and hands‑on Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to play a critical role in driving supplier quality, component reliability, and manufacturing readiness as we scale our electrolyzer manufacturing operations.

In this role, you will lead supplier quality initiatives across supplier qualification, auditing, incoming inspection, non‑conformance management, and supplier development. You will work closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure supplier performance, product quality, and manufacturing readiness as the company continues to grow.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced startup environment, enjoys solving complex quality challenges, and is excited to operate in a highly cross‑functional and execution‑focused role.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality activities including supplier qualification, onboarding, audits, and ongoing performance management
• Develop and maintain supplier quality requirements, scorecards, and corrective action processes
• Partner closely with suppliers to drive root cause investigations and corrective actions for quality issues
• Establish incoming inspection plans, sampling methodologies, and acceptance criteria for critical components
• Monitor supplier quality performance metrics, including defects, yield, responsiveness, and corrective action effectiveness
• Support supplier process validation, APQP, PPAP, and manufacturing readiness activities where applicable
• Collaborate with Supply Chain teams to ensure component traceability, risk mitigation, and supplier scalability
• Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to resolve production quality issues and improve process capability
• Lead failure analysis, root cause investigations, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify risks, improve performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in design reviews and manufacturability discussions to ensure quality is built into products and processes from the outset
• Support the implementation and execution of core quality processes, including NCR, IQC, MRB, and CAPA
• Contribute to building a strong culture of quality, accountability, and operational excellence across the organization

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or quality engineering roles
• Demonstrated experience managing supplier quality performance within a hardware manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, control plans, and process validation methodologies
• Experience with supplier quality systems, incoming inspection programs, NCR, MRB, and CAPA processes
• Experience conducting supplier audits and driving supplier corrective actions
• Experience working within ISO 9001‑compliant environments
• Strong problem‑solving skills and experience applying structured root cause analysis methodologies
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑growth startup environment
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with contract manufacturers and global supplier networks
• Experience supporting electrochemical, hydrogen, energy, industrial equipment, or related systems
• Professional certifications such as ASQ CSQP, CQE, CQA, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, or equivalent quality certifications

Compensation and Benefits | P4

$135,000 — $158,000 USD

Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job‑related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.

Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen’s total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:

• an equity grant
• time off programs
• a $75/month cell phone allowance
• a 4% employer 401(k) match
• access to competitive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term & long‑term disability plans
• a discretionary bonus

Electric Hydrogen’s benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong.