Principal Supplier Quality Engineer

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream — we’re making it reality. For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy‑intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI‑driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all.

With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting‑edge solutions enable unparalleled “time‑to‑power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm. At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation.

We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to Dir, Supplier Quality and is based in San Jose, CA. As a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be a part of the team responsible for setting and delivering the quality and reliability standards for our fuel cell components across Bloom Energy;

you will work closely with supply chain and engineering as part of a cross‑functional team.

Ownership of assessment of the capability of potential suppliers – identifies areas for improvement and delivers them on time in relation to Total Quality for selected suppliers.

Assess the manufacturability of new product designs and assist both engineering and suppliers with improving manufacturability. Clear focus on process capability to deliver the lowest total cost.

Manage product and process development including change management with suppliers to meet or exceed business requirements.

Drive supplier development and execution and deployment of manufacturing processes that meet the BE requirement. Review prototype and production part quality document submissions from suppliers for acceptability.

Drive conversion from documentation through product design via engineered practices to deliver consistent predictability of parts and products.

Perform supplier quality assessments at system and product level including PPAP, GR&R, GD&T.

Provide support to Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering regarding analysis and disposition of suspect supplier material.

Drive continuous improvement throughout the supply base using quality and lean manufacturing tools.

Deployment of traditional quality improvement tools and methodology from corrective action to clear roadmaps for improvements systemically or tactically at the suppliers.

Improve supplier quality processes such as assessments, supplier management, part approval, and corrective actions in a global world of connected, sub‑tier, and partnership relationships.

Participate in supplier selection and evaluation. Work cross‑functionally to establish quality requirements for external suppliers.

Update legal contractual language protecting BE’s quality interests in relation to lowest Cost of Quality.

Lead high visibility root cause investigations by applying “8D” problem solving to a timely conclusion for all identified or potential areas for opportunities to occur. May drive Design and Process Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (DFMEA/PFMEA) using the output to assess and improve targeted product designs and/or processes.

BS (or MS or Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics.

Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience. Demonstrated Quality Management System auditing experience and accreditation.

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