Lead Engineer - Engineer Quality (m/w/d)

Job Description

We are seeking a Lead Design Quality Engineer to drive engineering quality excellence across BESS hardware programs. This role will be responsible for defining, implementing, and governing design quality processes and metrics to ensure first-time-right engineering execution. The position will lead initiatives to establish and monitor key quality indicators such as DFMEA coverage, design escape rate, engineering review compliance (ERC), and overall design maturity. The Lead Design Quality Engineer will work closely with cross-functional design teams to ensure all design reviews, validations, and quality gates are effectively executed, with structured data capture to enable continuous improvement and reduction of design-related issues. This role requires a strong combination of engineering expertise, quality mindset, process rigor, and data-driven decision-making, with the ability to influence teams and embed quality into the product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Design Quality Strategy & Governance

• Define and implement design quality framework across BESS hardware programs
• Establish and enforce First-Time-Right (FTR) principles in engineering execution
• Own and govern design quality standards, checklists, and release criteria
• Integrate quality gates into Stage-Gate / NPI processes

Engineering Quality Metrics & Insights

Define, track, and drive key metrics:

• DFMEA coverage & quality
• Design Escape Rate (post-release defects)
• Engineering Review Compliance (ERC)
• First-Time-Right (FTR %)
• Key Performance Metrics

Build dashboards for:

• Product / subsystem quality trends
• Program-wise performance

Drive data-based decision making and accountability

Design Review & Compliance (ERC)

• Establish structured design review framework (Concept, Detailed Design, Release)
• Ensure:
  • All required reviews are conducted
  • Review outcomes are documented and tracked
• Drive Engineering Review Compliance (ERC) across teams

Qualifications

What will our ideal candidate bring to Fluence?

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Bachelor's / Master's in Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Engineering with 10-12 years of experience in R&D product developement.
• Exposure to Hardware engineering environments
• Strong expertise in: Design quality and processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to drive execution discipline across teams
• Excellent stakeholder management
• Process-oriented with continuous improvement mindset
• High ownership and accountability
• Ability to influence without authority

Agile

Here at Fluence, we strive to continuously improve, be intellectually curious and be adaptive to our customers' s and employee's needs. Collaboration is key, both in our partnerships with our customers, and with each other. Fluence prioritizes the most critical efforts that allow for the greatest impact.

• Fluency in English - excellent verbal and writing skills; international work experience is a plus
• Ability to work collaboratively in remote teams, teamwork
• Familiarity with Agile methods
• Innovative and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Self-motivated and willing to take initiative, customer orientation

Fun

Working on transforming a fundamental part of our society is exciting and fulfilling. It requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed. We respect our coworkers and customers. We listen to what others have to say, and we are inclusive.

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.

Our Culture

At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

Unleash Voices

We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact

We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In

We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.