Quality Engineer

New Yesterday

Our mission at Base is to fix the power grid and enable affordable and reliable electricity for all. To do that, we are building America’s Next-Generation Power Company; the first engineering-led, technology-focused, R&D-driven electricity company. We are a team of tenacious engineers, operators, and creatives who have solved hard problems and are here to do it again. If you’re passionate about tackling one of the most critical challenges of our time, now is the time to join us. Together, we can usher in a new era of American energy abundance. Base is looking to hire a Quality Engineer to support the development of our Quality Management System. In this role you will work with the hardware design and manufacturing teams to develop processes and standards that will scale to high-volume operations. This is an exciting opportunity to directly impact our quality and operations roadmap. Base is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects. Responsibilities: Support the development of Base’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) in alignment with ISO 9001 requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate QMS into production, engineering, and supply chain processes
Develop and maintain documentation, including quality manuals, procedures, and work instructions
Analyze quality data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement
Lead corrective and preventive action processes to address non-conformances
Set up non-conformance work streams and rework processes to support manufacturing
Monitor and report on key performance indicators related to quality system effectiveness
Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards and internal quality policies
Required Skills / Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field
3+ years of quality systems experience, with a focus on ISO, AS, or TS compliance
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, FMEA)
Experience with quality tools such as SPC, Six Sigma, or Lean methodologies is a plus
Excellent documentation and organizational skills for maintaining QMS records
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with teams and train staff
Certification as an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor is highly desirable
Our Values We’re building a winning culture and we’re looking for people who are up for the challenge. Here’s what we expect from day one: In-Person Only: We work full-time in the office. No hybrid. No remote.
Challenge the Status Quo: Question assumptions. Fix broken systems. Principles > rules.
Move Fast: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.
Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble. Challenge ideas–including your own.
Own the Outcome: Take full responsibility. Deliver results. No excuses.
Act Like an Owner: Be resourceful, mindful of impact, and committed to the business.
Be Decisive: Drive clarity. Make bold calls with imperfect info.
Bring the Intensity: This is not a 9-to-5. We're building something hard which requires real commitment.
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Location:
Austin
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing

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