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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Quality Engineer I - **Company:** EnerSys - **Location:** Greenville, SC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Auditing, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Minitab, Oracle (Applications), Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP (Applications), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Iq/oq/pq, JMP (Statistical Software), PTC Windchill, Statistics Packages, VDA 6.3 - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=290484da3a589f31 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field). * 10+ years of quality engineering experience in high-volume highly regulated manufacturing environment, with at least 2+ years in lithium-related manufacturing. * Experience launching new manufacturing lines or processes, with direct involvement in developing manufacturing quality controls and documentation. * Proficiency with statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP, Python, etc.). * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). * Experience with ERP, PLM, MES systems (SAP, Oracle, PTC Windchill, etc.) is a plus., * Direct experience in cylindrical lithium-ion cell manufacturing processes (mixing, coating, calendering, slitting, winding, welding, filling, formation, etc.). * Background in electrochemistry or battery quality engineering. * Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher. * ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or equivalent. * Certified ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or VDA 6.3 auditor preferred. ## Description We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Lead Quality Engineer to support the launch of our new lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility. This role will play a key part in establishing initial manufacturing quality processes, defining APQP elements and control plans, and creating early documentation and controls that will enable a successful facility start-up. The ideal candidate has a strong background in high-volume high-reliability manufacturing and experience contributing to quality system elements in early-stage environments in highly regulated environments., * Develop, implement, and mature manufacturing quality processes, inspection methods and standards, sampling strategies, acceptance criteria, and control documentation for lithium-ion cell production. * Lead development and execution of APQP deliverables, including PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, MSA, and PPAP documentation. * Develop and deliver training programs for future employees on APQP fundamentals, quality tools, defect prevention, and process controls. * Coordinate APQP and manufacturing quality activities across Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, and Supply Chain for new product introductions and new process deployments and act as liaison with customer representatives as required. * Support equipment and process qualification/validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ development, data evaluation, and risk reviews. * Collaborate across departments to implement and sustain robust process controls and manufacturing quality standards. * Provide manufacturing quality input to Engineering DFMEA activities to ensure product design risks are aligned with process capabilities and quality controls. * Establish baseline quality metrics and process controls during equipment commissioning, pilot builds, and production ramp-up. * Perform statistical analysis, process capability assessments, and SPC implementation for critical manufacturing processes and identify improvement opportunities. * Conduct manufacturing process audits to ensure compliance with documented processes and control plans. * Provide technical guidance and training to engineers and technicians during facility launch, initial production runs, and quality system implementation. ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)