Sr. Engineer, Supplier Quality Assurance

Fluence is the leading global energy storage technology and services company, created and backed by Siemens and AES, two industry powerhouses and pioneers in energy storage. Fluence unites the scale, experience, breadth, and financial backing of the two most experienced icons in energy storage.

Our mission is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Energy storage is critical to this transformation, yet today the market is fragmented and customers face the challenge of finding a trusted technology partner amidst conflicting technical claims, inexperienced vendors and installers, and new market entrants with limited power sector knowledge.

Fluence brings the proven technology solutions and services that overcome the commercial and regulatory barriers that stand in the way of modernizing our energy networks. We are the partner that can deliver at a global scale with the most experienced and knowledgeable team in the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead supplier qualification, audits, and risk assessments (VDA 6.3 / ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 frameworks).

• Review and approve PPAP documentation for BESS components (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, Dimensional Results, Process Studies, Lab Certifications, PSW).

• Support NPI activities:

o Collaborate with Engineering on DFMEA/design reviews for inverter, transformer, and battery systems.

o Ensure supplier readiness for pilot builds, ramp-up, and site deployments.

o Validate first article inspections (FAI) and track closure of open issues prior to SOP.

• Drive corrective actions (8D, RCCA) for supplier NCRs, particularly for safety-critical failures (Monitor supplier KPIs (DPPM, NCR aging, CAPA effectiveness, On-Time Delivery) with Salesforce dashboards.

• Ensure suppliers meet grid compliance and regulatory requirements (UL, IEC, CE, IEEE, NFPA, REACH, RoHS).

• Verify reliability and environmental testing (vibration, thermal cycling, humidity, salt spray) aligned with BESS operating conditions.

• Support suppliers in continuous improvement programs (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) to improve yield and reduce field issues.

• Partner with Service teams to close the loop from field failures to supplier process improvements.

• Manage documentation and change control in Windchill, ensuring timely submission of PPAP, PCNs, and audit evidence

• Willingness to travel domestically/Internationally up to 40%

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering, or related field.

• 5+ years of Supplier Quality or Quality Engineering experience in electrical equipment, power electronics, or energy storage.

• Experience with BESS components (inverters, transformers, HVAC, battery modules, fire suppression).

• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, 8D, CAPA.

• Demonstrated experience in NPI supplier engagement (prototype to ramp-up).

• Familiarity with Salesforce (NCR/CAPA tracking) and Windchill (document/change management).

• Knowledge of grid compliance standards (UL 9540A, IEEE 1547).

• Strong background in reliability and environmental validation testing.

• Experience with VDA 6.3 auditing and/or IATF 16949 preferred.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent is a plus.

• Excellent communication and ability to influence global suppliers across Americas, EMEA, APAC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) or a similar certification.

• Expertise in supplier risk management and capability assessments within the energy storage or electrical industry.

• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 quality management systems, especially within battery or energy storage manufacturing.

• Experience with welding processes and welding quality control in energy storage or related industries.