Supplier Quality Engineer, Battery Pack & BMS

Our Next Energy; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Next Energy seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier qualification for mechanical, electrical, and electronic components, including BMS boards and connectors, at our Novi, MI site. You will drive 8D corrective actions, manage APQP/PPAP using AIAG tools, and coordinate supplier audits and risk assessments.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Manufacturing to ensure CAPAs are closed, supplier scorecards remain favorable, and early production material

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering or a closely related quality function.
• Technical background in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills (8D, 5-Why, FMEA, or similar methodologies).
• Experience with AIAG core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA).
• Experience managing component or parts suppliers, including PPAP/APQP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Manufacturing & Operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification and approval for mechanical, electrical, and electronic components (enclosures, busbars, connectors, BMS boards, sensors, wiring harnesses).
• Drive supplier corrective actions using the 8D methodology, including containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action closure.
• Manage Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) using AIAG core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA).
• Plan and conduct supplier risk, QMS, product, and process audits; maintain supplier scorecards tracking Quality and Delivery performance. Coordinate special-process assessments where applicable (e.g., welding, soldering, wiring harness, plating/coating).
• Develop and administer Safe Launch plans, including enhanced inspection controls and agreed exit criteria, to protect early production material.
• Support Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) and Design-for-Assembly (DFA) reviews with Engineering.
• Ensure supplier measurement systems are capable and traceable and manage supplier process and material change notifications.
• Partner with Supply Chain & Procurement on supplier risk assessment, new supplier onboarding, and sub-tier supplier management.

Skills

Supplier quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics)

Tools

AIAG core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA)

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer, Battery Pack & BMS

Locations

Novi, MI 48377, USA

• On-site
• Full-Time

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead supplier qualification and approval for mechanical, electrical, and electronic components (enclosures, busbars, connectors, BMS boards, sensors, wiring harnesses).
• Drive supplier corrective actions using the 8D methodology, including containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action closure.
• Manage Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) using AIAG core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA).
• Plan and conduct supplier risk, QMS, product, and process audits; maintain supplier scorecards tracking Quality and Delivery performance. Coordinate special-process assessments where applicable (e.g., welding, soldering, wiring harness, plating/coating).
• Develop and administer Safe Launch plans, including enhanced inspection controls and agreed exit criteria, to protect early production material.
• Support Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) and Design-for-Assembly (DFA) reviews with Engineering.
• Ensure supplier measurement systems are capable and traceable and manage supplier process and material change notifications.
• Partner with Supply Chain & Procurement on supplier risk assessment, new supplier onboarding, and sub-tier supplier management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering or a closely related quality function.
• Technical background in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills (8D, 5-Why, FMEA, or similar methodologies).
• Experience with AIAG core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA).
• Experience managing component or parts suppliers, including PPAP/APQP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Manufacturing & Operations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Six Sigma experience (Green Belt or Black Belt level) or equivalent process improvement experience.
• Power electronics background or experience.
• Experience with EVs, battery pack manufacturing, or stationary energy storage systems.
• Experience with Battery Management Systems (BMS) or electronics component quality.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

10–20% travel for domestic supplier site visits; may flex up or down based on program needs and timelines.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS AND EEO:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. An individual must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Our Next Energy Inc. (ONE) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to disability or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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