We are looking for a
Sr.Principal Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role will report to Sr. Director, Process Engineering and is based in
Fremont, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week.
Role and ResponsibilitiesSupplier Quality Excellence- Lead supplier engagement and strategic supplier development initiatives to improve capability, scalability, process maturity, and operational excellence.
- Evaluate and approve suppliers for advanced manufacturing technologies, highly engineered components, and critical product applications.
- Develop supplier capability roadmaps that align supplier performance with Bloom Energy's long-term business objectives.
- Drive supplier quality operating mechanisms across a globally distributed supply base, including sub-tier supplier management and risk mitigation strategies.
- Lead supplier quality planning to ensure successful industrialization of new technologies and products.
Advanced Quality Engineering- Drive Design for Quality (DFQ) principles throughout product development and commercialization.
- Lead complex risk assessments utilizing DFMEA, PFMEA, Process Control Plans, Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) methodologies, and reliability engineering tools.
- Establish advanced process capability requirements and statistical methodologies to achieve world-class manufacturing performance.
- Champion data-driven quality improvements leveraging SPC, DOE, ANOVA, regression analysis, predictive analytics, and reliability modeling techniques.
- Develop scalable quality systems that enable rapid business growth while maintaining exceptional product quality and customer satisfaction.
Cross-Functional Leadership- Partner with Engineering to influence product architecture, design decisions, specifications, and manufacturing readiness from concept through production.
- Lead cross-functional teams in resolving highly complex technical, quality, reliability, and supply chain challenges.
- Drive executive-level reviews of supplier performance, quality risks, and strategic improvement initiatives.
- Influence contractual quality requirements, business agreements, and supplier governance models to protect Bloom Energy's quality interests.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership regarding supplier quality risks, mitigations, and investment priorities.
Continuous Improvement and Problem Solving- Lead high-impact investigations involving significant quality, reliability, regulatory, or business risks.
- Champion enterprise adoption of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence methodologies.
- Drive systemic corrective actions across Bloom's supply chain using advanced root cause analysis methodologies, including 8D, Shainin, DMAIC, Fault Tree Analysis, and Statistical Analysis.
- Establish best practices and standardized quality frameworks across suppliers, sites, and business units.
- Mentor and develop Supplier Quality Engineers and cross-functional teams, raising organizational capability and technical excellence.
Education, Skills and ExperienceRequired Qualifications- BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, Product Quality, Reliability Engineering, or related technical leadership roles.
- Demonstrated success leading global supplier quality strategies and large-scale quality improvement initiatives in a complex manufacturing environment.
- Recognized technical expert in quality engineering, statistical analysis, supplier development, and manufacturing process controls.
- Extensive experience managing quality throughout the full product lifecycle, from technology development and design through production, field performance, and sustaining operations.
- Proven ability to influence executive leadership and drive alignment across multiple organizations and business functions.
- Deep expertise in APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, GD&T, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Validation, and Reliability Engineering methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of advanced manufacturing processes, process capability analysis, and quality management systems.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), or equivalent certifications.
- Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt.
- Experience in energy, fuel cells, electrolyzers, semiconductors, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, or other highly regulated industries.
- Strong proficiency with JMP, Minitab, R, Python, Tableau, Power BI, or related statistical and analytical tools.
- Experience supporting global manufacturing and supplier networks across North America, Europe, and Asia.
- Demonstrated experience developing and mentoring senior quality engineering talent.
Additional Requirements- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 40%.
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving technology environment.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to balance technical rigor, operational execution, customer needs, and commercial objectives.
- Proven track record of driving transformational change and delivering measurable business results through supplier quality excellence.
#LI-BC1Salary Ranges:$178,800.00 - $257,200.00
