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EAS focuses on cutting-edge energy solutions for the aerospace, defense, and medical industries. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for individuals who share a passion for these industries and want to be part of an innovative, dynamic team.\nCertain positions at EnerSys Advanced Systems require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other U.S. government security regulations. Candidates for these positions should be a “U.S. Person” under ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a refugee/asylee) and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights to be considered for a position.\nWhat We Offer:\nGenerous Time Off - 3+ weeks of paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays\nComprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate\nFinancial & Career Growth - Life insurance, short-term disability, educational reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and an employee stock purchase plan\n 401(k) Matching - 100% match at a 6% contribution level\nInnovative Culture - We value excellence, teamwork, and long-term relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, and customers. Through innovative technology and ongoing training, we invest in our employees’ skills and career development.\nAt EAS, we don’t just build batteries - we power systems and devices that protect not only individual citizens but communities across the world.\nIf you’re excited about working in an innovative, fast-paced, high-tech environment, where your contributions make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!\nLearn More About EAS\nJob Purpose\nWe are seeking an experienced and technically strong Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to support the launch of our new lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility. This role will partner with our collaborators to establish and maintain supplier quality processes to implement best practices, emphasizing defect prevention, waste reduction, and continuous improvement. The SQE will collaborate on supplier qualifications, process validations, and supplier performance monitoring to support the successful operation of the facility.The ideal candidate has a strong background in high-volume high-reliability manufacturing and experience contributing to quality system elements in early-stage environments in highly regulated environments. This is a unique opportunity to influence the foundation of a new production site and help ensure that supplier quality processes, controls, and procedures are implemented effectively and sustainably.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nSuppler Quality Management\nLead supplier quality activities during the factory build-out and transition into production including establishing baseline supplier quality metrics and process controls.\nLead vetting of material, component, or equipment suppliers and process qualification/validation activities. Collaborate with manufacturing quality for IQ/OQ/PQ development, data evaluation, and risk reviews.\nLead development and execution of supplier APQP processes and deliverables, including PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, MSA, and PPAP documentation.\nLead and develop a supplier quality capability to support all EnerSys Precision Power Solutions (PPS) lines of business.\nConduct supplier audits and on-site assessments to identify potential supply chain quality risks and ensure supplier compliance with quality standards such as ISO 9001 or IATF 16949.\nCollaborate with partners and suppliers to improve manufacturing processes and enhance process controls.\nDevelop and/or collaborate, implement, and mature supplier quality processes, supplier and receiving inspection methods and standards, sampling strategies, acceptance criteria, and control documentation for lithium-ion cell production.\nCoordinate supplier APQP and supplier quality activities with Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, and Supply Chain for new product introductions and new product deployments.\nCollaborate across departments to implement and sustain robust process controls and supplier quality standards. Provide supplier quality input to Engineering DFMEA activities to ensure product design risks are aligned with process capabilities and quality controls.\nProvide technical guidance and training to engineers and technicians during facility launch, initial production runs, and quality system implementation.\nProblem Solving and Continuous Improvement\nLead advanced root-cause investigations (DMAIC, 8D, 5-Why, fishbone) for supplier quality issues and ensure timely resolution of non-conformances.\nLeads or supports supplier or internal continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies.\nCollaborate with partners and suppliers in improving manufacturing capabilities and meeting key performance indicators (KPIs) such as defect rates (PPM), COPQ, and On Time Delivery (OTD).\nQuality Management System\nDevelop and implement initial supplier quality processes, procedures, work instructions, and software tools that will integrate into the overall site Quality Management 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