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Our Next Energy

Sr. Director Quality & EHS

Our Next Energy, Novi, Michigan, United States, 48377

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This position partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Program teams to embed quality and EHS excellence into every stage of the product lifecycle, from early design through high-volume manufacturing.

Quality Leadership

Own the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure alignment with ISO 9001, IATF, and customer-specific requirements

Build and lead the Quality organization across cell, pack, supply quality, and customer quality functions

Establish and maintain product quality standards, inspection processes, and critical-to-quality metrics across all manufacturing operations

Oversee root cause analysis, corrective actions, and systemic improvements using 8D, PFMEA, DFMEA, SPC, and other tools

Lead quality readiness for all new product introductions (NPI) and product validation processes

Provide oversight of incoming materials quality, supplier audits, and Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) programs

Partner with Engineering to ensure robust design controls, validation planning, and manufacturability standards

Ensure traceability, documentation, and audit preparedness across programs and facilities

Lead the EHS management system across all ONE sites ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, MIOSHA, fire code, hazardous materials regulations, and local requirements

Develop site-level EHS teams, programs, and reporting structures

Oversee emergency response planning, hazardous waste management, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and safety culture programs

Conduct risk assessments (JHAs, PHAs, HAZOP) and implement mitigation strategies

Ensure proactive incident investigation, root‑cause containment, and timely closure of corrective actions

Build behavior‑based safety programs and EHS leadership capability across managers and supervisors

Strategic & Operational Responsibilities

Build a scalable framework to support rapid growth in manufacturing operations

Establish and report Quality & EHS KPIs to executive leadership and the Board

Lead enterprise‑wide internal audit programs and customer audits/visits.

Ensure product safety compliance and customer satisfaction for commercial programs

Develop departmental budgets, staffing plans, and organizational structure.

Oversee training requirements for Quality and EHS, including compliance and competency development

Strengthen cross‑functional relationships and act as a trusted advisor to leadership

Champion a culture of continuous improvement across all sites

Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and problem‑solving frameworks to increase efficiency, reduce scrap, and ensure safe operations

Introduce digital tools for quality records, audits, EHS reporting, and analytics

Improve first‑pass yield, reduce defect rates, and drive system‑level corrective action processes

Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better.

Experience Preferred 12+ years of Quality and/or EHS experience in manufacturing; EV battery, energy storage, automotive, or high‑volume advanced manufacturing strongly preferred

7+ years of leadership experience managing multi‑site teams

Experience leading Quality and EHS functions in a scaling startup environment strongly preferred

Working knowledge of ISO 9001; certification in ASQ, CQE, CQM/OE, Six Sigma Black Belt a plus

Expert knowledge of OSHA, EPA, MIOSHA, hazardous materials, lithium‑ion battery safety standards, and industrial safety practices

Demonstrated success strengthening manufacturing quality, reducing defects, improving audit outcomes, and building safety culture

Strong communication, influence, and executive presence

Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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