Redwood Materials · 1 month ago
Compliance Quality Engineer, Energy Storage
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$128K/yr - $248K/yr
5+ years expRedwood Materials is pioneering a sustainable circular economy for lithium-ion batteries and is seeking a Compliance Quality Engineer to support their Energy Storage Systems program. The role involves owning compliance-critical requirements and ensuring regulatory standards are met throughout the product lifecycle.
Advanced MaterialsBatteryElectric VehicleRenewable EnergySustainability
Responsibilities
Compliance Requirements and Objective Evidence Ownership: Own defining compliance-critical quality requirements and objective evidence requirements from initial definition through certification and define what sustaining post-certification requirements exist. Ensure that when requirements are triggered (UL standards, Electrical standards, labeling, etc.), the correct evidence exists, is current, and is traceable. Ensure consistency is maintained across drawings, labels, manufacturing records, test reports, manuals, and certification files. Product Labeling, Markings, and Safety Information. Own product labels, markings, ratings, and safety information required for listing, installation, inspection, and operation. Ensure alignment between regulatory requirements, certification conditions, product configuration, and manufacturing execution. Support development and maintenance of marketing materials, TDSs and SDSs and other safety-related documentation as applicable
Audit Readiness and Follow-Up Services: Lead readiness for NRTL follow-up services, including preparation, execution support, corrective actions, and closure. Support internal, customer, and independent engineer (IE) audits related to compliance and certification. Own compliance-related corrective actions and ensure measurable resolution
Certification and Compliance Documentation: Own compliance-critical documentation used for certifications, customer audits, field evaluations, and AHJ reviews. Support certification submittals, data packages, and responses to regulatory or certification inquiries. Ensure documentation remains aligned as designs, suppliers, or manufacturing processes change
Manufacturing and Operational Integration: Interface with Engineering and Operations to ensure compliance requirements are correctly implemented on the manufacturing floor. Define compliance-critical end-of-line (EOL) checks and support pack screening and grading processes ensuring compliance to UL 1974. Ensure manufacturing work instructions, SOPs, and training materials reflect certified configurations and requirements
Testing and Data Programs: Support NRTL Data Acceptance Programs (DAP) and the long-term strategy to bring all compliance testing in-house. Ensure test evidence is complete, traceable, and acceptable for certification and audit purposes. Work with engineering and test teams to close gaps between test intent and certification expectations
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with compliance engineering, product engineering, product marketing, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve gaps, ambiguities, or misalignments. Act as a technical bridge between standards language and real-world implementation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, quality, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of experience in compliance engineering, quality engineering, or regulated product environments
Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying technical standards, codes, and certification requirements
Direct experience supporting audits, certifications, inspections, or NRTL follow-up services
Strong systems thinking with the ability to manage requirements, evidence, and change over time
Clear, precise written communication skills focused on accuracy and audit defensibility
Ability to work independently, manage multiple workstreams, and prioritize effectively in a fast-moving environment
Preferred
Experience with international standards, UL standards, and/or other consensus standards
Experience with batteries or energy storage systems
Familiarity with manufacturing quality systems, configuration control, or change management
Experience supporting in-house testing, DAP programs, or certification sustainment activities
Company
Redwood Materials
Redwood Materials is a battery recycling startup that makes electric vehicles and sustainable materials for circular supply chains.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.17BKey Investors
Eclipse VenturesUS Department of EnergyT. Rowe Price
2025-10-23Series E· $350M
2023-08-29Series D· $1B
2023-02-09Debt Financing· $2B
Leadership Team
JB Straubel
founder, CEO
Colin Campbell
Chief Technology Officer
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