Process Quality Engineer, Senior Member of Technical Staff
QuantumScape
QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future.
About the team: Manufacturing Quality is a diverse group of engineers and data scientists who bring deep expertise in materials science, electrochemistry, statistics, and machine learning. Our team thrives on data-driven decision-making and a shared commitment to drive continuous improvement to QuantumScape’s solid-state battery technology. We work closely with the Manufacturing, Reliability, and R&D, groups to identify failure modes, engineer critical-to-quality specifications, and implement robust control strategies across all process areas.
What we need: We are seeking a Senior Engineer with industry experience in Process Quality. In this role, you will collaborate with process owners and operators to implement control strategies across QuantumScape’s cell and separator manufacturing lines
The ideal candidate thrives in a lab environment, is passional about optimizing tools and processes, values consistency and documentation, and has a proven track record with statistical analysis. If this role sounds like a good fit, we’d like to hear from you.
What You’ll do:
- Develop and document a robust quality Control Plan for QuantumScape’s pilot line. Document out of control action plans (OCAPs) and statistical process control (SPC) requirements. Collaborate with process owners and operators to implement procedures on the shop floor.
- Collaborate with process owners and operators to implement Control Plan procedures on the shop floor. Perform routine audits to ensure compliance.
- Monitor quality of each process by leveraging SPC charts, performing Cp/Cpk analysis, tracking defect rates and paretos, etc. to flag excursions. Drive continuous improvement.
- Review and refine DFMEA and PFMEA, highlighting the highest risk of failure for the design and/or process using an RPN scale.
- Leverage DOE and statistical analysis to formalize sampling protocol for go no-go testing
- Use Python or JMP to collect, clean, and analyze large data sets to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities
Skills You’ll Need:
- Deep knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, DOE, SPC, root cause analysis).
- Strong analytical and statistical skills; proficiency with SQL, Minitab, or JMP is a plus.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
- Proven ability to work in fast-paced, data-driven manufacturing environments.
- 5+ years of experience in a quality or process engineering role.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related discipline) + 5 years of experience. Master’s Degree + 3 years of experience or PhD.
Nice to have:
- Fundamental understanding of battery electrochemistry and failure mechanisms. Familiarity of electrical test and metrics.
- Certified with Six Sigma, Certified Manager of Quality, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE).
Physical requirements:
- Work is performed in a dry room, fume hood, lab area, or glovebox requiring the use of fine motor skills
- Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
- Reaching and twisting motions with hands
- Lifting up to 25 lbs.
Onsite: This position requires employees to work onsite 4-5 days per week to meet the minimum essential duties and requirements of this position. As an on-site R&D and manufacturing operations organization, in-person face to face interaction is essential to building authentic relationships, trust, teamwork, and collaboration.
Compensation & Benefits: Expected salary range for this role is from $96,650 to $147,400, and a final salary will be determined by the candidate's experience and educational background. QuantumScape also offers an annual bonus and a generous RSU/Equity package as part of its compensation plan. In addition, we do offer a tremendous benefits plan including employee paid health care, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and other benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.