Senior Quality Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to join our team and repower industrial heat at scale. This role defines and implements scalable quality processes in the Engineering Department, mitigating risk and controlling quality for our product lines, and driving continuous improvements through reviews, audits, and lessons learned programs. 

Join our team and together we can reduce world CO₂ emissions by 1% in 10 years, and by 15% in 15 years! 

What You Will Do (key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to): 

• Define quality processes in engineering and product design, including design reviews, concerns tracking, FMEA and other risk assessing tools, document control, regulatory compliance, and change management.

• Facilitate cross-functional reviews including design review, FMEA, change reviews, and lessons learned. 

• Audit adherence to quality processes and report to senior leadership on KPI’s.

• Conduct management reviews semi-annually to define gaps and continuous improvement plans.

• Support ISO9001 development, working with Rondo’s central quality team.

What You Will Bring: 

• Proven experience in building and auditing quality processes in hardware product development.

• A strong understanding of design and document control, quality processes in an engineering development environment, FMEA, with a track record of successfully implementing quality frameworks in fast-paced, cross-functional teams. 

• Experience navigating regulatory requirements.

Bonus Points! 

• Experience navigating regulatory requirements. 

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management standards. 

• Expertise with PLM/document control systems.

What We Offer: 

• Comprehensive Medical Benefits 

• Dental & Vision Benefits  

• Life Insurance and ADD  

• Up to 12 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December 

• Flexible time off policy 

• 401(k) plan with company match 

• Cell Phone Reimbursement 

• Catered Lunches on Tuesdays & Thursdays 

• Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views 

• An opportunity to make a huge positive impact on the planet 

This role necessitates being on-site at our headquarters in Alameda The estimated annual salary range for this role is $165,000 to $200,000 and it would be eligible for Rondo's excellent benefits listed above plus additional compensation in the form of equity. Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidates' diverse sets of skill levels and experience. 

About Rondo Energy   

We are transforming industrial decarbonization with our innovative Rondo Heat Battery technology. Rondo is deploying low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize". Our heat batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency - and at a cost point that is lower than any other method.   

Our technology is designed to replace fossil-fired boilers. By enabling industries to adopt renewable energy without costly factory changes, we are accelerating the transition to a sustainable future. With over $160 million in funding and partnerships across critical industrial sectors, Rondo is scaling rapidly to meet global demand.   

Rondo Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities.  

Rondo is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please let our recruiting team know. 

We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias.  

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Rondo does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Rondo Energy does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.