Quality Engineer Quality Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX

About Yotta Energy

YottaEnergy is a leader incutting edgecommercial solar and energy storage solutions, delivering innovative, cost-effective, and scalable technology to power the future of clean energy. We are building a world class team of professionals passionate about renewable energy and sustainable solutions. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing, mission driven company, YottaEnergy is the place for you.

Position Summary

The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

This role oversees quality activities across product design, manufacturing, installation, and customer support while driving continuous improvement initiatives and supplier quality performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality engineering, root cause analysis, supplier quality management, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies within a manufacturing environment.

ResponsibilitiesQuality Management System

• Develop, implement, maintain, and audit the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Ensure compliance with applicable ISO standards and customer requirements
• Coordinate internal and external quality audits
• Provide training and guidance on quality policies, procedures, and best practices

Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives to improve product quality and operational efficiency
• Facilitate continuous improvement projects across manufacturing and business processes
• Analyze quality metrics, scrap rates, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) data
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to improve performance

Problem Solving & Corrective Action

• Lead investigations using 8D, DMAIC, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other root cause analysis tools
• Manage customer complaints and coordinate containment activities
• Oversee corrective action implementation and verification of effectiveness
• Support Return Material Authorization (RMA) activities and product containment processes

Supplier Quality Management

• Qualify, evaluate, and approve new suppliers
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments using ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, defect rates, and audit findings
• Develop supplier scorecards and improvement plans
• Review and approve PPAP documentation and supplier quality deliverables

Product & Process Quality

• Support APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and First Article Inspections
• Participate in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Quality (DFQ) reviews
• Validate supplier readiness for production launches
• Ensure products meet customer specifications and reliability requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Quality Management Systems and ISO standards
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supplier quality performance
• Strong background in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ Quality Engineer Certification or equivalent
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Experience with electronics manufacturing, metal fabrication, plastic injection molding, or painting processes

Technical Competencies

• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma methodologies
• APQP, PPAP, PFMEA
• Control Plans and Process Flow Diagrams
• First Article Inspection (FAI)
• Statistical analysis and quality metrics

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Leadership and project management abilities
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and supplier teams
• Continuous improvement mindset and customer-focused approach

Working Conditions

• Primarily office based with regular visits to manufacturing facilities and supplier locations
• Occasional domestic travel required
• May be required to participate in meetings with global teams outside normal business hours

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Collaborative, mission driven work environment
• Opportunity to work on innovative clean energy technologies
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Exposure to cutting edge energy management and cloud technologies
• Up to 135,000 a year DOE
• Comprehensive benefits package

Work Authorization Requirement

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

Why Join Yotta Energy

At YottaEnergy you won’t be one of many, you’ll be a key leader helping define how our operations scale. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership, build high-performing teams, and directly impact the growth of a fast-moving clean energy company.