Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production. The Company’s primary focus is to develop distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy.

QUALIFICATIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Education, Experience and Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality engineering or a related role.
• Certification in quality engineering (e.g., CQE, Six Sigma) is a plus.
• Experience in highly technical manufacturing industries (e.g., aerospace, advanced engineered products).
• Proven experience with supplier quality management and process improvement.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
• A mix of large and small-scale business operation beneficial.
• Skills and Abilities
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proficiency in using quality management tools and software
• Must be willing to travel, approximately 25%

PHYSICAL/OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel, as needed, by plane, automobile, etc., approximately 25%.
  We are not accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this position at this time.

JOB PURPOSE

The Quality Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality of products and processes by evaluating and qualifying new and existing suppliers, conducting periodic process walkthroughs, solving production issues, and developing a robust quality production system.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supplier Quality Evaluation and Qualification:
• Assess and qualify new suppliers to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Conduct regular evaluations of existing suppliers to maintain high-quality production levels.
• Supplier Process Walkthroughs:
• Perform periodic walkthroughs of supplier processes to ensure adherence to quality production systems.
• Engage with suppliers to address and resolve quality-related issues and promote continuous improvement.
• Quality Production System Development:
• Develop and implement foundational quality production systems within the organization.
• Ensure that internal processes align with industry standards and best practices.
• Define and implement quality requirements and expectations internally and for suppliers.
• Create and maintain quality documentation
• Problem Solving:
• Address production issues both remotely and on-site, working collaboratively with suppliers and internal teams.
• Implement effective solutions to resolve quality problems promptly and prevent recurrence
• Root Cause and Corrective Action:
• Lead root cause analysis investigations to identify the underlying causes of quality issues.
• Develop and execute corrective action plans to mitigate risks and improve product quality.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, needed, or required for the business.

ROLE CLASSIFICATION AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a salaried, exempt-level position. This position typically works in an office environment, and given the nature of our business, is also exposed to operations/warehouses/production environments.