Quality Engineer - BESS

Post Date

Apr 08, 2026

Location

Portland,
Tennessee

ZIP/Postal Code

37148
US
Jun 13, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

NAS-cdd5e2a3-4871-4c4d-8b37-9fbcc48cff4a

Pay Rate

$47 - $59 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

The Quality Engineer – BESS will partner closely with manufacturing, supplier, and engineering teams to ensure Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) products consistently meet quality, safety, and performance requirements. Day to day, this role will own quality activities across cell, module, pack, and system‑level components, performing data analysis, leading failure mode and root cause investigations, and driving corrective and preventive actions using tools such as 8D, DMAIC, and 5‑Why. The Quality Engineer will lead quality improvement initiatives tied to cost of quality, inspection results, and customer escapes, while supporting PFMEAs, control plans, and process flows to reduce risk. This person will conduct quality and supplier audits, support field and customer quality issues, ensure compliance with applicable BESS standards and certifications, and provide quality input throughout product development and validation. The role also includes leading cross‑functional teams, developing and maintaining BESS‑specific quality standards, providing technical guidance and training, and promoting strong safety and quality practices across operations.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

-Bachelors degree in Engineering
-2+ years of manufacturing experience in a quality role
-2+ years of experience working with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
-Switch Gear Experience

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

-1+ year of Statistical Process Control (SPC) experience
-Experience with Minitab or similar software's
-GD&T Experience
-Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
-Six Sigma Green Belt

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.