Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.
About the RoleBase is looking to hire a Quality Engineer to support our in-house manufacturing processes, ensuring quality, safety, and reliability of our manufactured components and assemblies. You will work collaboratively with hardware design and manufacturing engineering teams to define and implement quality standards, product and process requirements, and manufacturing quality control plans. Base is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects.
What You'll Do
Define and implement manufacturing quality control plans across our factory
Collaborate with engineering stakeholders to build design and process FMEAs, and drive risk reduction activities to improve manufacturing processes
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
What You'll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field
3+ years of manufacturing quality experience
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, FMEA)
Experience with quality tools such as statistical process control (SPC), measurement systems analysis (MSA), and general statistical data analysis
Excellent documentation and organizational skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with teams and train staff
Certification as an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor is a plus
First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.
Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.
Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.
Everyone’s an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results.
Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information.
Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we’re creating. We work in-person. It’s not a 9-to-5. We are all-in.
Fun & Optimism Coexist with Grit: Collaboration and celebration coincide with the intensity of building real things.
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What We Do
Our mission at Base is to fix the power grid and enable affordable and reliable electricity for all. As America electrifies, our outdated power systems strain leaving families vulnerable to outages and rising costs. Base deploys home batteries that maintain household power during outages while stabilizing the grid day-to-day.
By creating a distributed energy storage network across Texas, we're making electricity more reliable & affordable, and laying the foundation for energy abundance at scale.
Why Work With Us
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. If you’re passionate about tackling one of the most critical challenges of our time, now is the time to join us.
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