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American Battery Solutions Inc. · 2 days ago

Manager, Supplier Quality

American Battery Solutions Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced batteries for commercial, fleet, and industrial on- and off-road vehicles. The Manager, Supplier Quality is responsible for ensuring that materials and components supplied by suppliers meet quality standards while managing a team of quality engineers to oversee quality audits and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Lead supplier quality engineering team to complete audits on components to ensure compliance with ABS quality standards
Drive resolution of quality issues with suppliers identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions and establishing permanent corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
Develop and implement Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes with suppliers to ensure smooth transition from design to production
Drive problem solving activities including supplier sorting, third party sorting at ABS site or off site and ensuring timely RMA of the suspect material back to the supplier without negative impact to the ABS production
Train and coach suppliers and quality team on tools to improve performance such as lean, Six Sigma, 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA
Develop and maintain supplier performance management systems including supplier metrics, and scorecards to use data to drive improvements
Ensure Production Part Approval Processes (PPAPs) are completed for production components
Collaborate with product teams and SDE to identify and implement quality requirements for new products, including critical characteristics and testing parameters
Develop, maintain and enhance systems to support the ISO / TS 16949 quality system
Assist with logistics, including communications with vendors when there are packaging and receiving issues when materials arrive at the receiving dock
Adhere to federal and state regulations
Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures
Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned
Predictable and reliable attendance

Qualification

Supplier Quality ManagementQuality Management SystemsLean Six SigmaRoot Cause AnalysisAdvanced Product Quality PlanningProject ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in quality, product development, and/or purchasing
Minimum of three (3) years of progressive leadership experience
Strong understanding of quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF) and quality tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, Kaizen, Six Sigma Green Belt)
Proven experience in supplier quality management, including supplier development and performance monitoring
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root causes of quality issues
Experience in new product development processes and project management
Ability to communicate and make presentations to an audience effectively in a formal setting

Benefits

Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
Company provided 401K savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
Voluntary benefits offerings.
Tuition assistance.
Employee Referral Program.
Employee development and career growth opportunities.

Company

American Battery Solutions Inc.

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American Battery Solutions designs and manufactures advanced lithium-ion batteries for commercial, fleet, and industrial on- and off-road vehicles.

H1B Sponsorship

American Battery Solutions Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (6)
2024 (18)
2023 (7)
2022 (8)
2021 (5)
2020 (12)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2023-11-20Acquired

Leadership Team

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Subhash Dhar
Founder, Chairman & CEO
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Dr John Warner
Chief Customer Officer
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