Supplier Quality Engineer

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 Supplier Quality Engineers to make sure the materials and cells we buy meet Amprius standards every time. You will be the quality owner for a set of suppliers or contract manufacturers, working side by side with the supply manager who owns the commercial relationship. You will qualify new sources, monitor ongoing performance, and drive problems to root cause and permanent fixes. Reporting to Senior Supplier Quality Manager.

What you will do

Qualification and launch

• Audit new and existing suppliers and CMs against AS9100, ISO 9001 and Amprius requirements.

• Lead PPAP or first-article approval for new materials, second sources and new CM production lines.

• Define incoming inspection plans, material specifications and acceptance criteria with R&D and Manufacturing Quality.

• Support transfer of new cell designs into CM production, including control plans and process FMEAs.