Envision Service FTE | Manager - Quality

Job Title: Manager - Quality
Job Location: UK & EU

About Envision:
Envision Energy is a world-leading green technology company that provides renewable energy solutions for global enterprises, governments, and institutions. Encompassing three major business sectors - Smart Wind Turbines, Energy Storage Systems, and Green Hydrogen Solutions, Envision Energy collaboratively constructs comprehensive solutions for the Energy Transition.

Envision Energy has received several accolades for its sustainability performance, including the EcoVadis Gold Medal and the CDP “A-List”. It was also recognized in Fortune's 2024 “Change the World” list and ranked among the top 10 smartest companies by the MIT Technology Review.

Today, Envision Energy operates in countries and regions including Australia, China, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Spain, Denmark, UAE, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, USA, Japan, Mexico, Argentina, and Chile. It has established over 20 R&D and operation centers, along with more than 60 manufacturing bases worldwide. Envision Energy joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and committed to achieving the "Business Ambition for 1.5°C" in 2021. As a pioneer in the net zero transition, Envision Energy achieved global operational carbon neutrality in 2022 and will keep leveraging technology to accelerate progress toward its 2040 net zero goal.

Position Responsibilities:
Strategy & Leadership:
- Develop and implement a strategic vision for quality, setting quality objectives and targets.
- Lead the Quality function and build a strong quality culture throughout the organization.
- Provide quality expertise and guidance to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Quality Management System (QMS) & Compliance:
- Develop, implement, and maintain the QMS (e.g., ISO 9001, 27001).
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
- Lead internal and external audits and manage regulatory inspections (e.g., FDA).

Process & Performance Improvement:
- Drive continuous improvement (CI) initiatives using data analysis to identify trends and root causes.
- Manage quality events, deviations, non-conformances, and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Oversee processes for incoming materials, production, and product release.

Team Management:
- Lead, mentor, train, and develop the QA/QC team.
- Assign duties, mo

nitor performance, and manage team budgets.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work with procurement, production, R&D, and supply chain to integrate quality throughout the product lifecycle.
- Manage supplier quality and onboard new partners.

Position Qualifications:
- Education & Background: Bachelor’s degree or above in energy storage-related fields (e.g., Energy Storage Systems, Electrical Engineering, Battery Technology, Energy Engineering, New Energy Science & Engineering); Master’s preferred.
- Work Experience: At least 5 years in quality management within the energy storage or renewable energy sector, with a minimum of 3 years in multinational or European projects; experience with battery storage systems, PCS, or power station equipment preferred.
- Quality Systems & Regulations: Proficient in ISO9001, ISO14001, IATF16949; familiar with European and international standards (CE, IEC, UN38.3 battery safety, REACH, RoHS); experienced in internal audits and supplier audits.
- Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, 8D, SPC, APQP, PPAP); capable of data analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective action implementation; able to define and monitor regional quality KPIs.
- Supply Chain & Project Management: Experienced in cross-department coordination; capable of managing supplier quality, project launch, and mass production risks; understanding of European supply chain characteristics and regulatory requirements.
- Languages: Fluent in English; additional European language (e.g., German, French) preferred.
- Soft Skills: Strategic thinking and system-level perspective; able to drive regional quality initiatives; leadership and team management experience, with the ability to guide and mentor subordinates.