What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Utility?
Utility Global is a clean energy technology company pioneering breakthrough solutions in sustainable hydrogen and syngas production. Our mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to cleaner energy by scaling novel, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing processes. We are building a team of innovators and problem-solvers who are passionate about driving meaningful impact in the global energy transition.
About The Role
We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer with 10 years of experience to provide deep technical expertise in quality systems, process control, and product reliability. This is a senior individual contributor role—ideal for someone who excels at driving quality improvements hands-on, collaborating across teams, and ensuring Utility Global’s clean energy technologies meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance.
Key Responsibilities
About The Role
We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer with 10 years of experience to provide deep technical expertise in quality systems, process control, and product reliability. This is a senior individual contributor role—ideal for someone who excels at driving quality improvements hands-on, collaborating across teams, and ensuring Utility Global’s clean energy technologies meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement robust quality processes for manufacturing, testing, and validation of Utility Global’s advanced energy systems.
- Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to embed quality into product and process design.
- Lead complex root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities.
- Establish and monitor key quality metrics (yields, defect rates, reliability trends) and drive continuous improvement.
- Author and maintain quality documentation including inspection plans, PFMEAs, control plans, and work instructions.
- Conduct audits of processes and suppliers, ensuring compliance with Utility Global’s standards and applicable industry regulations.
- Apply advanced statistical methods and SPC tools to ensure process capability and product reliability.
- Serve as the technical expert and mentor for quality methodologies, tools, and problem-solving approaches.
- Influence cross-functional teams by championing a culture of quality and reliability throughout the organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- 10 years of experience in quality engineering, with significant expertise in advanced manufacturing, chemical processing, or energy-related industries.
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ASQ standards, and quality system best practices.
- Expertise in statistical analysis, SPC, reliability engineering, and quality improvement tools.
- Demonstrated success leading quality initiatives without direct authority—skilled at cross-functional influence.
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
- Background in hydrogen, fuel cell, chemical processing, or clean energy systems.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CQE, Six Sigma Black Belt).
- Experience taking new technologies from prototype to commercial-scale manufacturing.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and data-driven manufacturing analytics.
- Be part of a mission-driven company transforming the clean energy landscape.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunity to make a high-impact contribution as a senior technical expert.
- Collaborative culture that values innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
Salary : $150,000 - $175,000
