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We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures. \nWe are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience. \nAbout the Role - Manufacturing Quality Engineer\nPeak Energy is looking for a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to establish and lead quality engineering at Peak Energy from the ground up. The Manufacturing Quality Engineer will be responsible for establishing foundational quality systems, driving PFMEA and in-process quality controls, and managing supplier and incoming component quality. They will work closely with engineering, operations, and leadership to define the standards and processes that ensure our battery systems are safe, reliable, and ready for customer deployment.\nWhat You'll Do (Responsibilities)\nConduct rapid assessments of current build processes, failure modes, and risk areas, identifying the highest-priority gaps in quality and safety coverage.\nOwn and continuously improve the PFMEA process with cross functional review and approval.\nEstablish an IQC framework, develop supplier qualification criteria, and begin laying the groundwork and systems for supplier quality.\nCollaborate closely with design and engineering to surface high-risk product failure modes early, bringing quality thinking into design reviews before issues become build problems.\nDefine control, verification, and sampling plans to ensure part quality meets requirements in both development and on-going production.\nDefine and track key quality metrics; drive corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes.\nAdvocate for quality in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.\nBuild the quality organization as the company scales.\nDrive field investigations and customer-facing quality responses.\nWhat You'll Bring (Qualifications):\n5+ years of quality engineering experience, ideally in battery, EV, power electronics, or adjacent hardware manufacturing.\nHands-on experience running or contributing to PFMEA processes, with strong working knowledge of RPN prioritization and risk mitigation strategies.\nExperience establishing quality systems in an early-stage or resource-constrained environment.\nFamiliarity with battery-specific failure modes (cell-level, pack-level, thermal, BMS-related).\nExperience leading field failure investigations, including root cause analysis, cross-functional problem solving, and solution implementation.\nWorking knowledge of IQC processes and supplier quality management.\nStrong communication skills and the ability to influence without authority and navigate tradeoffs between quality and speed.\nEligible to work in the U.S.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience shipping a product from prototype phase through to customer deployment.\nExposure to relevant standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, UL, IEC 62133, UN 38.3).\nFamiliarity with safety risk assessment frameworks for battery production environments.\nExperience building and leading a quality team.\nPeak Energy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage women, people of color, and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. We value skills, potential, and perspective over specific credentials. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t look perfect on paper, we still want to hear from you. \nOur Core Values \nSpeed Through Focus - Move fast but understand why. Focus on the goal, don't sacrifice quality. \nMission Over Self - It's about the greater good; confident humility. Take ownership and accountability. \nFace the Brutal Truth - Transparency, honesty, big picture curiosity. Fearless decision making. \nBe a Good Person - Kindness, collaboration and teamwork. \nCompensation & Benefits \nThe salary range for this role is $140,000-$200,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. Our competitive benefits package includes: \nFlexible time off \nComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage \nStrong 401(k) plan \nEquity opportunities \nMany great work perks \nJoin us to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact in the energy sector! \nAt Peak Energy Technologies Inc., we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more capable, innovative, and competitive company. We welcome people who represent diversity in their backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Peak Energy Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, aiming to reach our company’s full potential by cultivating an inclusive workforce. 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