Terabase Energy · 12 hours ago
Supplier Quality Engineer
Woodland, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expTerabase Energy is a company focused on digitalization and automation in utility-scale solar power, aiming to accelerate the renewable energy transition. The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all purchased components meet specifications and quality expectations, managing incoming inspection processes, and driving corrective actions to protect the production line.
EnergySoftwareRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Support the implementation of supplier quality control plans and ensure they are correctly applied during incoming inspections and receiving processes
Maintain and update inspection work instructions, visual standards, and checklists to support accurate verification of incoming parts
Ensure inspection records, traceability documents, and supplier quality data are properly logged, stored, and attached in ERP / QMS systems
Monitor adherence to inspection procedures, tool calibration requirements, documentation accuracy, and nonconformity classification standards
Coordinate external lab testing or third-party inspections when additional validation is required for supplier components
Recommend updates to control plans and inspection criteria whenever defects or recurring non-conformities are detected
Provide feedback to suppliers regarding non-conformities, drive containment actions, and support supplier corrective actions (SCAR)
Track supplier performance trends (PPM, on-time delivery, SCAR status) and support supplier reviews and maturity assessments
Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely and effective containment actions to prevent disruption to the manufacturing line
Facilitate supplier root-cause analysis (5-Why, Ishikawa, 8D) and support verification of corrective actions to ensure issues are resolved and prevented from recurring
Support the documentation and tracking of supplier-related nonconformities, including NCRs, SCARs, and validation evidence
Assist in tracking supplier cost-of-non-quality (CONQ) impacts and provide supporting documentation for internal review
Coordinate supplier remedial actions, including retrofits, part replacements, rework confirmation, and validation reports
Monitor supplier waiver requests to ensure risk is assessed, approvals follow procedure, and traceability is maintained
Support internal stakeholders (Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality) through visibility of supplier defect trends, response time, and containment effectiveness
Execute supplier qualification assessments using pre-defined audit checklists
Maintain supplier quality status records, approved vendor lists, and risk assessments
Conduct Pre-Industrial Supplier Maturity assessments using approved tools and checklists
Validate supplier compliance (ISO 9001, NDA, cybersecurity protocols)
Maintain supplier quality readiness data: audit scores, compliance levels
Conduct supplier audits (manufacturing, quality system, documentation)
Maintain audit records and track corrective actions to closure
Monitor supplier compliance with required quality and data security standards
Conduct surveillance audits using established templates
Track CAPA follow-up, escalate delayed closures
Document supplier process improvements and quality gates
Implement PPAP elements (FMEA, Control Plans, PFMEA, ISIR, PSW inspection reports) using defined templates
Track and record nonconformances (NCR), supplier deviations, and approval status
Support Engineering with drawing reviews and specification compliance communication
Conduct DFM (Design for Manufacturing) readiness checks (execution stage)
Coordinate Engineering Change Notification (ECN) handling from suppliers
Coordinate FAI's activities
Support the site's Quality Continuous Improvement initiatives by contributing to problem-solving, data analysis, and implementation of process improvements
Participate in process reviews, internal and external audits, and improvement roadmap activities to identify quality risks and improvement opportunities
Contribute to the preparation and execution of Quality Assurance Plans (QAP) by gathering supplier feedback, inspection results, lessons learned, and field quality insights
Share and promote good practices identified during inspections, defect investigations, or supplier interactions to improve consistency and prevent quality escapes
Capture and transfer Return of Experience (REX) / Lessons Learned to relevant teams to support design improvements and supplier alignment for future projects
Support Continuous Improvement activities including root cause analysis (8D, Ishikawa, 5Why), internal training efforts, and quality awareness workshops. Prepare and participate in Process reviews and internal/external audits
Contribute to Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) in collaboration of SPQD central teams
Propose good practices
Ensure the strong integration of Return of Experience (REX) to the SPQD teams for next projects
Maintain supplier scorecards — delivery, PPM, NCR, OTD responsiveness
Track defect trends, supplier risk levels, and escalate concerns to Quality leadership
Support periodic supplier performance reviews (QBRs)
Prepare Reports and supplier Quality Reviews for management on top quality issues and action plans including managing the red, yellow status of suppliers with ongoing quality issues
Set Suppliers Quality Commitments in accordance with Terabase Procurement objectives
Ensure proper Supplier Quality risk management and deploy dedicated mitigation plans
Monitor and assess suppliers on overall improvement plans
Maintain and publish KPIs and identify opportunities for performance improvement
Increment and lead Return of Experience activities on his/her scope of work
Ensure the performance of source inspections for low critical purchased parts (non-Supplier Part List components)
Maintain supplier quality dashboards (Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI)
Track and report on operational quality risk, supplier trends, and NCR closure rates
Provide monthly supplier metrics for Management Reviews
Measurement of Supplier Performance (Non-conformities quantity/trend, areas of detection, red/yellow status management)
Complete inspections within the allocated target lead time and ensure priority inspections are completed on time
Monitor Cost of Non-Quality from Suppliers (CONQ) recovery
Continuous Improvement and Innovation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in quality, technical major or Engineering or equivalent
Familiar With Supplier Qualifications Standards (ISO, ASME, Local Standards, etc.)
Ease With Suppliers' Contracts, Competence Skills And Budget management
Fluent in English
Min 5 years' experience within manufacturing industry or in a Quality role
Experience Managing Supplier Relationships
Experience using ERP or similar computer applications
Demonstrated experience in Quality Wall, Quality Basics, PFMEA and Control Plan management
Preferred
Master's degree in Quality or Engineering or equivalent
Management Experience In Supplier Quality
Familiar with a variety of measurement equipment
Quality Inspection Experience Within Manufacturing industry
Experience with typical products used and their defect modes
Benefits
Generous time off and holiday policy
Remote flexibility
Flexible time off
Comprehensive benefits package
Career progression
401k match
Stock options
Home office set up allowance
And much more!
Company
Terabase Energy
Terabase Energy is a web-based tool that reduces cost and deployment timelines by digitalizing the solar power plant.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (4)
2024 (1)
2023 (4)
2022 (4)
2021 (6)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$205MKey Investors
SoftBank Vision FundFifth WallBreakthrough Energy Ventures,Prelude Ventures
2025-03-13Series C· $130M
2023-07-15Series Unknown· $25M
2022-08-02Series B· $44M
Leadership Team
Matt Campbell
CEO & Co-Founder
Chris Baker
COO (Co-Founder)
Recent News
pv magazine USA
2025-10-25
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