Sr. Quality Manager

Natron is seeking a collaborative Quality Manager

As a member of the Quality team, you will be collaborating with all functions to support the Quality and process excellence goals of the product and the company, with an emphasis on Continuous Improvement.  Some Supplier Quality work may be needed as well.

• Maintains and improves quality systems, using the do-it-right-the-first-time concept, by measuring performance and driving improvements, in addition to completing product, process, people, systems, compliance, and surveillance audits; investigating customer, audit, and testing issues & complaints; collaborating with other members of management and support teams to develop & enhance our products, processes, and teams 
• Oversee the maintenance of the Holland QMS, internal quality audits, and process related documentation.
• Assist cross-functional Quality work between engineering, technology and operations groups and other functional areas
• Drive Quality issues to completion through the 5D/8D process
• Drive the completion of and assist with PFMEAs and Control Plans performed on all product areas.
• Assist with the preparation of quality documentation and reports.
• Assist leadership in development of business processes as required
• Assist in the creation of Quality processes and procedures
• Audit validation & release processes to ensure integrity and completeness
• Work in coordination with continuous improvement team to focus/direct continuous improvement activities/workshops
• Drive resolution on issues originating from regulatory, customer and 3rd party audits.

• Review and identify trends within the Quality Assurance metrics for the organization.
• Primary customer contact for QA related issues/initiatives as needed.
• Develop, distribute and maintain regular management reports.
• Collaborate with key system and component suppliers and support overall development milestones and prototype/production build events.
• Manage on-site Quality Department personnel, Quality Engineers, Quality Control Technicians as required to ensure corporate goals and objectives are obtained.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within Natron to ensure system manufacturing and assembly feasibility and serviceability.

• Demonstrate teamwork and collaborative, cross-functional abilities.
• BSc in Engineering minimum, preferably Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical or Electrical.
• 4 years of experience, preferably from a Product or Manufacturing background.
• ASQ CQE certification preferred, Six Sigma certification a bonus.
• Start-up to high volume manufacturing experience preferred.
• Battery, consumer product or automotive experience highly desirable.
• JIRA experience a bonus.
• Engineering release experience desirable.
• Quality tooling / processes: Inspection fixtures, electronics test stands, metrology.
• Experience with or knowledge of ISO 9001 desired, audit experience a bonus.
• Product development and validation experience desired.
• An understanding of PLM release process desirable.
• Problem tracking and solving experience desired.
• Containment, recall and warranty experience a bonus.
• Voice of customer, response to customer complaints experience desired.
• Electrical and electronic understanding, ECU development and validation experience a bonus.
• Experience with DFMEA/ PFMEA, especially with controls, electronics and software a bonus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate an ability to manage complex projects with tight timing constraints.
• Must be self-motivated, with a desire to continuously improve and learn.

• Disclaimer: The actual salary of a successful applicant may vary from posted ranges based on the candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, internal equity and alignment with market data, and other legitimate business reasons, including, but not limited to, compliance with applicable immigration law prevailing wages.
• In addition, Natron Energy has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan with Match, Life Insurance, Parental Leave Benefits, Discretionary Time Off (DTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) for Exempt and Non-Exempt employees respectively, and 11 paid holidays.

About Us: 

Natron Energy (natron.energy) is the future of energy storage. Our battery products solve operations performance and reliability problems for the world’s biggest electricity customers. Our initial products target markets exceeding twenty-five billion dollars including data centers, oil & gas, EV fast charging, and commercial aviation. We have additional products in development for larger markets including commercial and residential grid storage. Our products are based on sodium-ion cells containing Prussian blue electrodes that deliver unique power, cycle life, and safety: full discharge and recharge in just minutes all from a nonflammable, fault-tolerant system.

Unsolicited Resume Policy

Natron Energy, Inc. (“Natron Energy” or the “Company”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from professional recruiters, third-party recruiting or staffing agencies, placement services, or any other source other than directly from a candidate.  Any unsolicited resumes, including partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information, sent to Natron Energy or its personnel will be treated as public information provided free of any charges or fees.

Natron Energy will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume, unless in connection with a written agreement with the Company then in effect.  Such agreement must be pre-approved by Natron Energy and executed by an authorized representative of the Company.  Natron Energy specifically rejects, and denies any liability under, any agreement purporting to be accepted based on negative consent, negotiation with a candidate, performance, or any means other than the signature of an authorized representative of the Company.

Natron Energy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.  We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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