Lead Quality Engineer, BESS Job Listing at Intertek in United States of America (Job ID 12834)

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Lead Quality Engineer – Renewable & Battery Systems

Remote / Frequent Travel (up to 80%)

Clean Energy Associates (CEA), part of Intertek, is a fast-growing leader in renewable and energy storage quality assurance. CEA supports clients worldwide in deploying solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS), helping them reduce project risk through expert QA/QC services such as factory audits, in-line production monitoring, and pre-shipment inspections.  Learn more @ www.intertekcea.com

The Lead Quality Engineer manages and mentors a team of engineers executing quality assurance projects for large-scale energy storage systems. This role combines hands-on technical oversight with leadership responsibilities—providing guidance, reviewing deliverables, and driving continuous improvement across QA operations.

Intertek's Industry Services division delivers trusted, innovative solutions that ensure quality, safety, and reliability across customer operations and supply chains. We go beyond Testing, Inspection, and Certification—we're a Total Quality Assurance provider, bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

• Lead and mentor engineers performing QA projects, providing training, technical guidance, and quality oversight.

• Oversee and execute QA/QC projects including Factory Audits (FA), Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), In-Process Monitoring (IPM), and Pre-Shipment Inspections (PSI) for battery cells, modules, racking, and containerized systems.

• Review and approve QA reports, checklists, and deliverables to ensure consistency and technical accuracy.

• Collaborate with Project Operations and Account Management teams to improve QA processes and client deliverables.

• Travel to client and manufacturing sites to lead inspections, audits, and commissioning activities.

• Provide technical consulting to internal teams and clients on energy storage QA/QC standards and compliance.

• Develop and refine tools, templates, and methodologies that enhance QA service delivery.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on QA processes for complex manufacturing and energy storage environments.

Travel: Up to 80% (domestic and international)

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field required (electrical, mechanical, chemical, industrial, or related).

• 5+ years of professional QA/QC experience in manufacturing, energy storage, automotive, or a closely related industry.

• Demonstrated leadership or mentoring experience in a technical or QA/QC capacity.

• Strong communication and leadership skills; excellent organization, documentation, and client-facing ability.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and QA data management tools.

• Proven ability to plan, execute, and oversee QA/QC activities such as FA, IPM, PSI, and FAT.

• Comfortable working in field environments, including outdoor and industrial settings requiring PPE.

• Direct QA/QC experience with lithium-ion battery production or large-scale energy storage systems (strong plus).

• Experience interpreting and validating data from QA/QC testing tools and inspection processes.

• Prior experience leading QA/QC teams and reviewing or approving technical reports.

• Knowledge of utility-scale renewable energy systems (O&M or commissioning experience desirable).

• Certifications such as OSHA 10/30, NABCEP, fall protection, arc-flash, or lock-out/tag-out training desirable.

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured. 
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth. 

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed. 

We Value Diversity 
Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. 

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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