Principal Supplier Quality Engineer

Bloom Energy is the leading force in transforming the way energy is generated and delivered. We are driving toward the parallel goals of growing a dynamic and forward-thinking company while creating a positive impact on our environment. Our mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable globally. Our company is filled with smart and innovative thinkers and doers, and we never stop striving to improve our technology, to expand and improve our company performance, and to develop and support the many talented employees that serve our mission! 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 based in San Jose, CA. Additional comments: As a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be a part of the team responsible for setting and managing 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. We are looking for a Quality expert with a track record of improving the quality during New Product Introduction as well as maintaining it throughout its life cycle. We are looking for someone who is hands-on, can manage both long term trends and projects, and have extensive involvement in the tools and techniques used to assess product quality and reliability. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, driven, energetic, detailed, team oriented and patient with data. Role and Responsibilities: Assess the capability of potential suppliers Assess the manufacturability of new product designs and assist both engineering and suppliers with improving manufacturability Manage product and process development with suppliers Assist suppliers with development of manufacturing processes Review prototype and production part quality document submissions from suppliers, and provide feedback Issue corrective action requests to suppliers and provide support with their resolution 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 Improve supplier quality processes such as assessments, supplier management, part approval, and corrective actions Participate in Supplier selection and evaluation. Work cross-functionally to establish quality requirements for external suppliers Lead high visibility root cause investigations by applying “8D” problem solving. Education, Skills and Experience: BS, (or MS or Ph.D.), in one of the following: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science or Physics Must be able to establish technical credibility with the Engineering Staff. Minimum 7 years of relevant experience Quality Management System auditing experience. Strong Project/Process Management skills and capabilities particularly in planning, developing, organizing, and implementing Quality processes. Sound interpersonal skills and strong ability to establish effective cross-functional working relationships; Ability to effectively participate on multi-disciplinary teams. Proficiency in MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience with Statistical tools such as JMP, R, and Tableau are a plus. Ability to prepare and effectively present formal reports to both internal and external customers. Practical working knowledge and application of SPC. Flexibility within a rapidly changing, dynamic working environment. Demonstrated self-initiative and sound judgment on technical projects and improvement initiatives. Possesses a bias for action and an ability to multitask Ability to travel 0-20% of time. About Bloom Energy: At Bloom Energy, we strive toward a 100% renewable future. Our Energy Servers are adaptable to new and innovative fuels while already acting as a cleaner and far more resilient source of power than existing solutions. We see hydrogen as a significant game-changer in the world’s energy usage, and Bloom Energy fuel cells and electrolyzers will be the industry standard for clean, efficient, and reliable energy production. We anticipate being able to work in concert with other renewable energy technologies to create a comprehensive system that will change the way energy in the world is produced, stored, transmitted, and used. For more information visit: www.bloomenergy.com. Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result. #LI-LT1 Bloom Energy's mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world. With roots in NASA’s Mars Program, the company’s founder, chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. K.R. Sridhar, developed an innovative fuel cell technology that is shifting the energy paradigm and redefining the electric power market. The Bloom Energy Server is a distributed electric power solution built for the digital age and capable of delivering highly reliable, uninterrupted, 24x7 constant power that is also clean and sustainable. Bloom’s unique on-site power generation systems are among the most efficient on the planet, providing significantly reduced operating costs and producing dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions. By generating power where it is consumed, Bloom Energy offers increased electrical reliability and improved energy security, providing a clear path to energy independence. Some of the largest companies in the world trust Bloom Energy to provide their businesses with clean, reliable and resilient energy. Bloom’s customers include many Fortune 100 companies and leaders in manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, retail, higher education, utilities, and other industries. The company, headquartered in San Jose, California, is growing quickly and looking to add to its dynamic team. Stay up to date with Bloom Energy through our social channels. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bloom_Energy