{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fea59f8ffd17adf048b59842","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fea59f8ffd17adf048b59842","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fea59f8ffd17adf048b59842","title":"Process Quality Engineer","description":"About Blue Current\n\nBlue Current (the \"Company\") is the industry leader in the development of silicon solid state batteries. Free of flammable liquid electrolytes, Blue Current's fully dry, inherently safe batteries significantly reduce risks to human and environmental health while providing a higher-performance alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Blue Current's silicon-based platform is highly adaptable, enabling a cost-effective solution for both the mobility and stationary storage markets. Blue Current's team works out of its state-of-the-art headquarters and pilot line facility in Hayward, California. To learn more about Blue Current, Inc., visit http://bluecurrent.com.\n\nPosition Summary\n\nBlue Current is looking for a Process Quality Engineer who will help establish foundational Quality infrastructure by improving measurement confidence, data quality, process and execution discipline, and promoting reproducibility at all scales of operation. You'll work across functions, from the lab bench to the manufacturing floor, to build quality methods and systems that enable Blue Current to scale with a foundation of high quality measurement data. This role sits at the intersection of rigorous technical work and cross-functional influence: you'll define what \"good\" looks like and help the organization get there.\n\nEssential Functions & Responsibilities\n\nestablish scalable processes, risk controls, and governance mechanisms appropriate for a fast-moving product development environment\nPartners closely with engineers and technicians to develop, maintain, and continuously improve SOPs and QC test methods that lead to improved execution repeatability and reproducibility\nCollaborate closely with subject-matter-experts to define, monitor, and maintain Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) attributes for battery materials, components, processes, and products\nContributes to the design and maintenance of structured data-collection and reporting systems that improve visibility into manufacturing performance, product quality, and process health\nLeads Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities to identify and eliminate sources of process variation, improve yield, and prevent recurring failure modes in development and manufacturing workflows\nDevelops process control charts for key value-added operations, track performance trends, and work with process owners to maintain process stability and control\nMonitors manufacturing and laboratory activities to identify opportunities for improving process consistency, data integrity, and overall quality performance\nAssesses repeatability and reproducibility of developmental results, identify risks associated with implementation, scale up, and long term stability to improve confidence in technical and business decisions\nFacilitates change control activities by owning delivery of technical and non-technical requirements needed to validate changes to the product or process\nPartners with suppliers to maintain and improve incoming material quality through specification management, corrective actions, and ongoing quality monitoring\nDevelops and validate QC test methods and measurement systems, applying MSA tools (e.g. GR&R) as appropriate for the organization's stage, to ensure accurate, repeatable, and reproducible results.\nSupports a strong safety culture by adhering to and modeling laboratory safety practices and\nPPE requirements\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nEducation\n\nMS or BS (with 2+ years of relevant experience), Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field, with a focus on batteries or electrochemical devices\n\nExperience\n\n3+ years of hands-on experience in a process engineering or quality role in a technical, laboratory, or precision manufacturing environment (e.g. batteries, semiconductors, medical devices, aerospace, automotive)\nIndustrial experience with battery manufacturing processes and quality systems is a strong plus; deep academic knowledge is acceptable\nWorking knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies\n\nSkills & Knowledge\n\nExperience in designing and implementing a QMS for a fast-paced start-up environment, including document control, change management, non-conformance management and continuous improvement measures that support organization growth.\nStrong interpersonal and cross-functional skills with proven capacity to partner with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to develop, implement, and maintain effective process documentation.\nStrong technical judgement skills capable of turning product level engineering requirements into practical quality specifications, ensuring materials, components, and assemblies can be measured and controlled during development and scale up activities.\nProven ability in the development and implementation of SPC programs for new manufacturing processes, including control chart management, process capability analysis, and early detection of drift through data analysis to prevent quality losses.\nStrong leadership and problem-solving skills with the ability to mobilize resources, drive root cause analyses efforts, and implement practical solutions that improve end-to-end product quality and process yield.\nAbility to assess and validate measurement systems through MSA and Gage R&R studies, identify sources of measurement variability, and lead improvements that ensure reliable process monitoring and quality decisions.\nAble to navigate ambiguity with confidence, making decisions with incomplete information while remaining flexible as conditions change\nAbility to work independently and manage competing priorities with limited supervision\nClear written and verbal communication skills to document findings, write or revise official documents like SOPs, train other users, and interface with vendors\nProficient in at least one of the following: JMP, R, or Minitab\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nHands-on experience with the battery assembly sequence or meaningful portions of it, including electrode handling, lamination, layer stacking, and pouch sealing, with personal accountability for process outcomes\nExperience managing supplier quality activities, including qualification, performance monitoring, issue escalation, corrective action management, and verification of long-term effectiveness to ensure consistent material quality.\nExperience working with manufacturing execution systems (MES) or similar production data platforms, including participation in their development or implementation\nExperience contributing to cell assembly scale-up efforts, including identifying critical process parameters and documenting process knowledge in a form that supports future manufacturing transfer\nExperience working in agile startup environments is strongly preferred\nLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt\n\nCore Values — Minimum Qualifications\n\nSafety & Security First\n\nFor employees, customers, and intellectual property\n\nDemonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe and secure work environment, including adherence to workplace safety protocols, data privacy standards, and confidentiality requirements.\nProven ability to identify and appropriately escalate potential risks to personnel, customers, or sensitive information.\n\nTrust & Respect\n\nTreat everyone with honesty, dignity, and sensitivity. Embrace different perspectives. Be humble.\n\nDemonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and working styles.\nTrack record of maintaining professionalism, integrity, and discretion in all workplace interactions.\n\nOwnership & Accountability\n\nTake responsibility and action. Set goals and deliver. Don't wait for others.\n\nDemonstrated ability to independently prioritize, execute, and follow through on responsibilities with minimal supervision.\nProven track record of setting measurable goals, meeting deadlines, and taking initiative to resolve challenges proactively.\n\nTechnical Excellence\n\nAlways strive for the best solution possible.\n\nDemonstrated commitment to quality and continuous improvement in delivering work product, solutions, and outcomes within area of expertise.\nAbility to evaluate options critically and apply sound judgment to identify the most effective and scalable solution.\n\nLearn & Be Curious\n\nThink outside the box. Always learning.\n\nDemonstrated ability to quickly acquire new skills, tools, or domain knowledge in response to evolving business needs.\nProven track record of applying creative or unconventional thinking to solve problems.\n\nBe Resourceful\n\nBe hungry, frugal, and flexible. Use what you have. Find a way.\n\nDemonstrated ability to deliver results in resource-constrained environments by maximizing existing tools, processes, and partnerships.\nProven ability to adapt and find effective solutions in ambiguous or rapidly changing situations.\n\nDelight Customers\n\nBuild stronger relationships with internal and external customers.\n\nDemonstrated commitment to understanding and exceeding the needs of internal and/or external customers.\nTrack record of building and maintaining strong, trust-based relationships that drive positive outcomes for all stakeholders.\n\nPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions\n\nAble to pass a respirator fit test and wear a respirator periodically.\nRegularly works in an active manufacturing and laboratory environment; standing and walking for a significant portion of the workday (approximately 4-6 hours per day)\nFrequent interaction with process equipment, requiring manual dexterity and the ability to make detailed visual inspections of materials and coated electrodes\nOccasional lifting of items up to 30 lbs (e.g., material containers, equipment components)\nProlonged periods of screen-based work for data analysis, documentation, and communication\nRegular use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, gloves, and lab coat; additional PPE may be required depending on materials handled\nTravel is estimated at less than 10% of working time\n\nEqual Opportunity Employment Statement\n\nBlue Current is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\n\nAt-Will Employment & Disclaimer\n\nEmployment at Blue Current is at-will. This means that either the employee or Blue Current may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason, with or without cause, and with or without advance notice, subject to applicable law. This job description does not create an express or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter the at-will nature of the employment relationship. The duties, responsibilities, and qualifications described herein are subject to change at the Company's discretion and do not represent all tasks that may be required of this role.\n\nApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.","company":"Blue Current","rawCompany":"blue current","city":"Hayward","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-23T08:15:35.552Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-4099.01","title":"Quality Control Analysts","slug":"quality-control-analysts"},{"code":"11-3051.01","title":"Quality Control Systems Managers","slug":"quality-control-systems-managers"},{"code":"17-2112.02","title":"Validation Engineers","slug":"validation-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"335910","title":"Battery Manufacturing","slug":"battery-manufacturing"},{"code":"335999","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-electrical-equipment-and-component-manufacturing"},{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Quality Engineer","description":"About Blue Current\n\nBlue Current (the \"Company\") is the industry leader in the development of silicon solid state batteries. Free of flammable liquid electrolytes, Blue Current's fully dry, inherently safe batteries significantly reduce risks to human and environmental health while providing a higher-performance alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Blue Current's silicon-based platform is highly adaptable, enabling a cost-effective solution for both the mobility and stationary storage markets. Blue Current's team works out of its state-of-the-art headquarters and pilot line facility in Hayward, California. To learn more about Blue Current, Inc., visit http://bluecurrent.com.\n\nPosition Summary\n\nBlue Current is looking for a Process Quality Engineer who will help establish foundational Quality infrastructure by improving measurement confidence, data quality, process and execution discipline, and promoting reproducibility at all scales of operation. You'll work across functions, from the lab bench to the manufacturing floor, to build quality methods and systems that enable Blue Current to scale with a foundation of high quality measurement data. This role sits at the intersection of rigorous technical work and cross-functional influence: you'll define what \"good\" looks like and help the organization get there.\n\nEssential Functions & Responsibilities\n\nestablish scalable processes, risk controls, and governance mechanisms appropriate for a fast-moving product development environment\nPartners closely with engineers and technicians to develop, maintain, and continuously improve SOPs and QC test methods that lead to improved execution repeatability and reproducibility\nCollaborate closely with subject-matter-experts to define, monitor, and maintain Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) attributes for battery materials, components, processes, and products\nContributes to the design and maintenance of structured data-collection and reporting systems that improve visibility into manufacturing performance, product quality, and process health\nLeads Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities to identify and eliminate sources of process variation, improve yield, and prevent recurring failure modes in development and manufacturing workflows\nDevelops process control charts for key value-added operations, track performance trends, and work with process owners to maintain process stability and control\nMonitors manufacturing and laboratory activities to identify opportunities for improving process consistency, data integrity, and overall quality performance\nAssesses repeatability and reproducibility of developmental results, identify risks associated with implementation, scale up, and long term stability to improve confidence in technical and business decisions\nFacilitates change control activities by owning delivery of technical and non-technical requirements needed to validate changes to the product or process\nPartners with suppliers to maintain and improve incoming material quality through specification management, corrective actions, and ongoing quality monitoring\nDevelops and validate QC test methods and measurement systems, applying MSA tools (e.g. GR&R) as appropriate for the organization's stage, to ensure accurate, repeatable, and reproducible results.\nSupports a strong safety culture by adhering to and modeling laboratory safety practices and\nPPE requirements\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nEducation\n\nMS or BS (with 2+ years of relevant experience), Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field, with a focus on batteries or electrochemical devices\n\nExperience\n\n3+ years of hands-on experience in a process engineering or quality role in a technical, laboratory, or precision manufacturing environment (e.g. batteries, semiconductors, medical devices, aerospace, automotive)\nIndustrial experience with battery manufacturing processes and quality systems is a strong plus; deep academic knowledge is acceptable\nWorking knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies\n\nSkills & Knowledge\n\nExperience in designing and implementing a QMS for a fast-paced start-up environment, including document control, change management, non-conformance management and continuous improvement measures that support organization growth.\nStrong interpersonal and cross-functional skills with proven capacity to partner with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to develop, implement, and maintain effective process documentation.\nStrong technical judgement skills capable of turning product level engineering requirements into practical quality specifications, ensuring materials, components, and assemblies can be measured and controlled during development and scale up activities.\nProven ability in the development and implementation of SPC programs for new manufacturing processes, including control chart management, process capability analysis, and early detection of drift through data analysis to prevent quality losses.\nStrong leadership and problem-solving skills with the ability to mobilize resources, drive root cause analyses efforts, and implement practical solutions that improve end-to-end product quality and process yield.\nAbility to assess and validate measurement systems through MSA and Gage R&R studies, identify sources of measurement variability, and lead improvements that ensure reliable process monitoring and quality decisions.\nAble to navigate ambiguity with confidence, making decisions with incomplete information while remaining flexible as conditions change\nAbility to work independently and manage competing priorities with limited supervision\nClear written and verbal communication skills to document findings, write or revise official documents like SOPs, train other users, and interface with vendors\nProficient in at least one of the following: JMP, R, or Minitab\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nHands-on experience with the battery assembly sequence or meaningful portions of it, including electrode handling, lamination, layer stacking, and pouch sealing, with personal accountability for process outcomes\nExperience managing supplier quality activities, including qualification, performance monitoring, issue escalation, corrective action management, and verification of long-term effectiveness to ensure consistent material quality.\nExperience working with manufacturing execution systems (MES) or similar production data platforms, including participation in their development or implementation\nExperience contributing to cell assembly scale-up efforts, including identifying critical process parameters and documenting process knowledge in a form that supports future manufacturing transfer\nExperience working in agile startup environments is strongly preferred\nLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt\n\nCore Values — Minimum Qualifications\n\nSafety & Security First\n\nFor employees, customers, and intellectual property\n\nDemonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe and secure work environment, including adherence to workplace safety protocols, data privacy standards, and confidentiality requirements.\nProven ability to identify and appropriately escalate potential risks to personnel, customers, or sensitive information.\n\nTrust & Respect\n\nTreat everyone with honesty, dignity, and sensitivity. Embrace different perspectives. Be humble.\n\nDemonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and working styles.\nTrack record of maintaining professionalism, integrity, and discretion in all workplace interactions.\n\nOwnership & Accountability\n\nTake responsibility and action. Set goals and deliver. Don't wait for others.\n\nDemonstrated ability to independently prioritize, execute, and follow through on responsibilities with minimal supervision.\nProven track record of setting measurable goals, meeting deadlines, and taking initiative to resolve challenges proactively.\n\nTechnical Excellence\n\nAlways strive for the best solution possible.\n\nDemonstrated commitment to quality and continuous improvement in delivering work product, solutions, and outcomes within area of expertise.\nAbility to evaluate options critically and apply sound judgment to identify the most effective and scalable solution.\n\nLearn & Be Curious\n\nThink outside the box. Always learning.\n\nDemonstrated ability to quickly acquire new skills, tools, or domain knowledge in response to evolving business needs.\nProven track record of applying creative or unconventional thinking to solve problems.\n\nBe Resourceful\n\nBe hungry, frugal, and flexible. Use what you have. Find a way.\n\nDemonstrated ability to deliver results in resource-constrained environments by maximizing existing tools, processes, and partnerships.\nProven ability to adapt and find effective solutions in ambiguous or rapidly changing situations.\n\nDelight Customers\n\nBuild stronger relationships with internal and external customers.\n\nDemonstrated commitment to understanding and exceeding the needs of internal and/or external customers.\nTrack record of building and maintaining strong, trust-based relationships that drive positive outcomes for all stakeholders.\n\nPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions\n\nAble to pass a respirator fit test and wear a respirator periodically.\nRegularly works in an active manufacturing and laboratory environment; standing and walking for a significant portion of the workday (approximately 4-6 hours per day)\nFrequent interaction with process equipment, requiring manual dexterity and the ability to make detailed visual inspections of materials and coated electrodes\nOccasional lifting of items up to 30 lbs (e.g., material containers, equipment components)\nProlonged periods of screen-based work for data analysis, documentation, and communication\nRegular use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, gloves, and lab coat; additional PPE may be required depending on materials handled\nTravel is estimated at less than 10% of working time\n\nEqual Opportunity Employment Statement\n\nBlue Current is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\n\nAt-Will Employment & Disclaimer\n\nEmployment at Blue Current is at-will. This means that either the employee or Blue Current may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason, with or without cause, and with or without advance notice, subject to applicable law. This job description does not create an express or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter the at-will nature of the employment relationship. The duties, responsibilities, and qualifications described herein are subject to change at the Company's discretion and do not represent all tasks that may be required of this role.\n\nApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.","datePosted":"2026-08-23T08:15:35.552Z","dateModified":"2026-08-23T08:15:35.552Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Blue Current","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Hayward","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"fea59f8ffd17adf048b59842"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fea59f8ffd17adf048b59842"}}