Overview
About Amprius Amprius Technologies (NYSE: AMPX) is a leader in high-energy, high-power lithium-ion batteries built on silicon anode technology. Our SiCore® and SiMaxx™ cells power unmanned aerial systems, aviation and other applications where weight and energy density matter most. Headquartered in Fremont, California, Amprius designs cells in house and produces them through a global network of contract manufacturing partners. The role We are looking for a Senior Quality Manager to own quality across Amprius, from incoming materials and contract manufacturers to the cells we ship to customers. You will lead our quality management system, earn and maintain AS9100 certification, and build a supplier and CM quality program that grows with our manufacturing network. Reporting to Managing Director, Operations. Travel up to 20%, including supplier and CM sites in Asia. What you will do Quality
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About Amprius
Amprius Technologies (NYSE: AMPX) is a leader in high-energy, high-power lithium-ion batteries built on silicon anode technology. Our SiCore® and SiMaxx™ cells power unmanned aerial systems, aviation and other applications where weight and energy density matter most. Headquartered in Fremont, California, Amprius designs cells in house and produces them through a global network of contract manufacturing partners.
The role
We are looking for a Senior Quality Manager to own quality across Amprius, from incoming materials and contract manufacturers to the cells we ship to customers. You will lead our quality management system, earn and maintain AS9100 certification, and build a supplier and CM quality program that grows with our manufacturing network. Reporting to Managing Director, Operations. Travel up to 20%, including supplier and CM sites in Asia.
What you will do
Quality management system
• Own the QMS and lead Amprius through AS9100 certification, then maintain it through surveillance audits.
• Set quality policy, objectives and metrics, and report quality performance to leadership.
• Own document control and records requirements, in partnership with the PLM and change control rollout.
Supplier and CM quality
• Build the supplier quality program: audits, qualification, PPAP or first-article approval and ongoing monitoring.
• Publish quarterly scorecards (yield, cost, on-time delivery) for every active supplier and CM.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to fast closure and prevent repeat issues.
• Support new CM and second-source qualifications with Supply Chain.
Cell quality and certification
• Make sure every shipping product is tested and certified before shipment (UN 38.3, IEC 62133 and customer requirements).
• Lead incoming, in-process and outgoing inspection and test strategy at Fremont and at CMs.
• Lead customer quality: complaints, returns, failure analysis and 8D reports.
Continuous improvement and team
• Run Lean and Six Sigma improvement projects with measurable savings.
• Hire and develop the quality team, including supplier quality engineers assigned to specific CMs and material families.
Requirements
What you bring
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science or a related technical field.
• 10+ years in quality for manufactured hardware, including 4+ years managing quality teams.
• Has led an organization through AS9100 or ISO 9001 certification as the QMS owner.
• Strong supplier quality background: audits, PPAP or FAI, and CAPA and 8D methods.
• Skilled with core quality tools: FMEA, control plans, SPC and MSA.
Nice to have
• Lithium-ion cell or battery quality, including UN 38.3 and IEC 62133 testing.
• Quality oversight of contract manufacturers, especially in Asia.
• ASQ CQE or CQM certification; Six Sigma Black Belt; AS9100 lead auditor.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation package includes base salary. Salary range for this role is X to X. Base salary will be determined based on knowledge, experience, and education.
- Health benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage. Medical options of HMO and PPO plans.
- Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA). HSA compatible Medical Plan, FSA Options.
- Pet Health Insurance (dog & cats).
- Traditional and Roth 40l(k) Plans.
- Generous vacation leave starts with 3 weeks annual accrual. 10 paid holidays. Sick time off.
- Cell phone reimbursement.
Amprius Technologies is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information (GINA), protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. The Company’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer all employment-related matters based on an individual’s qualifications, abilities, and efforts without regard to protected status.
Qualifications And Requirements
Mid-Senior level
Requirements & qualifications
Mid-Senior level
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