Technical Operation Manager

Fluence

. Lead and develop a team of engineers responsible for manufacturing quality, process readiness, and operational excellence across internal teams and contract manufacturing partners .

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeArlington • Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of engineers responsible for manufacturing quality, process readiness, and operational excellence across internal teams and contract manufacturing partners
Own execution of NPI production ramp and manufacturing readiness in accordance with Fluence internal procedures and the APQP framework
Establish and maintain quality control plans, manufacturing specifications, and acceptance criteria to ensure consistent product quality across global manufacturing sites
Oversee NPI validation builds, pilot runs, and manufacturing test readiness, coordinating closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams
Develop and support customer‑facing presentations outlining APQP processes, manufacturing readiness milestones, and product validation and test criteria
Assist Fluence test engineers in the design of manufacturing test plans, including ITP, FAT, and QCP
Support PFMEA reviews for new products in collaboration with Process Engineering and horizontally apply lessons learned into quality control plans
Map existing workflows and lead continuous improvement initiatives to standardize and streamline manufacturing processes
Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures for manufacturing assembly processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline
Minimum of 7 years of experience in quality manufacturing, with strong emphasis on NPI execution
Extensive experience developing and implementing APQP with contract manufacturers
Prior experience leading teams of 5 or more engineers in manufacturing quality or operational excellence initiatives
Working knowledge of ISO standards and experience supporting certification management
Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) principles; automated manufacturing experience is a plus
Demonstrated knowledge of continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and 5S methodologies
Ability to work independently and provide executive‑level project updates as required
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (advanced Excel focus), ERP systems, Quality Management Systems, and manufacturing databases
Experience applying Six Sigma philosophy and quality methodologies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Work-life balance programs
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

NPI executionAPQPISO standardsStatistical Process Control (SPC)Lean manufacturing5S methodologiesSix Sigmamanufacturing test plansquality control planscontinuous improvement

Soft Skills

leadershipindependent workcommunicationproject managementteam collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering