Sr. Quality Engineer I

EnerSys Advanced Systems (EAS) is a specialized division of EnerSys—a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. EAS focuses on cutting-edge energy solutions for the aerospace, defense, and medical industries . As we continue to grow, we’re looking for individuals who share a passion for these industries and want to be part of an innovative, 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
• Innovative Culture – We value excellence, teamwork, and long-term relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, and customers. Through innovative technology and ongoing training, we invest in our employees’ skills and career development.

At EAS, we don’t just build batteries – we power systems and devices that protect not only individual citizens but communities across the world.

If you’re excited about working in an innovative, fast-paced, high-tech environment, where your contributions make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Purpose

The Sr. Quality Engineer performs activities that ensure customer contractual compliance, continual quality improvements to products, services and systems as well as compliance to ISO9001 / AS9100 / ISO13485. Activities are focused on assembling, analyzing and monitoring data for trends, events and opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Technical, unbiased voice to and from the customer regarding Quality matters and expectations, including the ability to halt a process if required.
• Oversees execution, management, and improvement of QMS process areas and procedures using lean principles and the ability to train others on the process.
• Mentor and assist development of Quality Engineering and Inspection personnel .
• Work directly with the plant staff to ensure Quality systems are in place that meet customer expectations.
• Monitor plant operations and work with the plant staff to recommend and implement actions to improve plant operations.
• Ensure prompt responses to customer complaints, corrective action requests, etc. in support of continuous improvement activities.
• Work directly with initiatives such as EOS, SAP, etc., to ensure seamless integration into plant QA operations.
• Determine best practices for common processes and work with plant personnel to implement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering or closely related discipline or equivalent level of demonstrated knowledge acquired through experience and/or other training.
• Five years of experience in a Quality Assurance environment.
• G, D, & T knowledge preferred
• Quality System experience (Auditor training, AS9100, ISO9001, etc.) preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
• ASQ CQE preferred
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Comfortable with general accounting principles and earned value management is preferable.
• Experienced and comfortable with M.S. Office and Project applications.
• Excellent organizational and reporting skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet project deadlines

• Excellent technical writing skills

General Job Requirements

• Generic

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.