Technical Operations Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop quality control plans and maintain product specifications for manufacturing operations.
• Executed NPI production ramp up and approval process as per Fluence internal procedures (APQP).
• Develop acceptance criteria for APQP projects and coordinate test run operations on site.
• Perform technical evaluations and reports for NPI test runs, supplier/contract manufacturer audits and root cause investigation support.
• Assist Fluence test engineers in the design and facilitation of manufacturing end of line test plans.
• Support PFMEA reviews for new products with process engineering team and horizontally apply lessons learned back into quality control plans.
• Consult with compliance SMEs and maintain factory certification for contract manufacturing operations.
• Map existing workflows and drive continuous improvement initiatives to standardize and streamline manufacturing processes.
• Work with Fluence operations engineers to identify cost down activities and implement at regional contract manufacturers.
• Develop standard operational procedures for manufacturing assembly processes.

• Preferred BS engineering degree or related technical field.
• 5+ years quality manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of ISO standards, management of certification
• Experience in basic SPC principles (automated MFG is a plus)
• Has demonstrated knowledge of continuous improvement, lean, 5S concepts.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Focus Excel), ERP, Quality Management and databases.
• Experience in Six Sigma philosophy