We're Building the Future! Ever want to do hard work that will make a REAL difference in the world? Do you want to solve some of the most difficult problems with a team of exceptional players at a company that does not believe in impossible?
About Powin:
Powin Energy is a leading producer of utility scale modular battery energy storage system (complete with a patented, advanced, cloud-based monitoring/control system). That means we build power plants out of batteries that put coal and gas generators out of business and enable sustainable viability for renewable energy sources like solar and wind.
Powin is, and will continue to be, one of a handful of companies that will provide the equipment necessary to make this happen. Powin has distinct competitive advantages: cost-effectiveness; reliability; scalability; deploy-ability; and operational sophistication. Every day we work to ensure that we maintain these competitive advantages and our position as a global leader in providing turnkey, battery energy storage solutions for utility-scale, commercial and industrial, and microgrid applications.
Summary:
The Customer Quality Engineer (CQE) plays a key role in developing and maintaining long-term relationships with Powin's customers by providing them with high quality products and services. As the CQE, you will be responsible for investigating customer complaints, conducting root cause analysis (RCA's), and developing corrective and preventive actions. The CQE is also responsible for maintaining customer satisfaction ratings and conducting customer audits. In addition, the CQE is expected to develop and maintain positive relationships with our customers.
Job Details:

• Investigate, document, and track customer complaints from initial contact through resolution, while working with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues in a timely manner and to communicate findings to relevant parties
• Monitor customer feedback channels (e.g., surveys, social media) for trends and potential quality issues
• Prepare monthly reports on customer complaint data and trending issues
• Own the containment process, as well as any potential escapes, and be accountable to close actions that ensure issues cannot reoccur
• Investigate and collect data on opportunities for improvement
• Build fundamental understanding of complex technical challenges (design, manufacturing, integration, etc.) based on data collected
• Interface with downstream customers, and the field. Gather relevant information on applications and performance of product
• Use a data driven approach to turn opportunities into actionable tasks that can be deployed to engineering teams, then track those actions to closure
• Own KPI's that describe the performance of the products across all supplier manufacturing
• Participate in warranty modelling based on computer-aided engineering (CAE), lab testing and data from the field
• Drive compliance to industry standards
• Conduct detailed risk assessments at the product and manufacturing level to identify opportunity and drives mitigation of risks
• Interface with Reliability Engineering teams to implement findings from the field, lifetime testing as well as abuse engineering
• Participate in new product development projects to ensure quality standards are met
• Perform audits of internal processes and procedures to identify opportunities for improvement
• Train and support employees on quality procedures, best practices and continuous improvement efforts
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• 5 years professional experience in quality engineering or a related role
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF16949 or similar quality management system
• Experience with quality tools and methods, including statistical process control (SPC), Six Sigma, design of experiments (DOE), etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with aptitude to learn new software as needed
• Ability to analyze very large data sets to draw conclusions
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills and strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across levels and functions
• Self-motivated, driven, and positive attitude
• Detail oriented, with the ability to effectively handle multiple priorities
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment, often across multiple time zones
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support international teams
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, stand 25-50% and work at a computer / desk 50-75%
• Travel %: Possible short notice travel to support quality initiatives or management requests, up to 30% of the time
• Comfortable working outdoors in a large construction environment
• Master's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field preferred
• Certification in quality engineering or management, such as CQE, CQA, or CRE preferred
• Leadership experience in quality engineering or a related role preferred
• Experience in the aerospace or automotive industry preferred
• Remote opportunity

Powin is not accepting resumes from unsolicited headhunters or agencies at this time.
EEO STATEMENT: The Company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws.The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identification or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, protected veteran status, disability (mental or physical), or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.
E-Verify: Powin participates in E-Verify and candidates will need to pass successfully upon completion of hire date.
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