Background in effective problem solving utilizing multiple methodologies.
Effective communicator that can articulate concise problem statements.
Experience in quality control within automated and high-speed manufacturing environments.
Experience launching products from a tier I level in the automotive industry.
APQP/PPAP experience.
Proven track record of driving quality improvements in mass manufacturing settings.
Expertise in high purity chemicals and their impacts on device performance.
Responsibilities
Drive a culture of safety, quality, and excellence.
Establish quality controls and inspection methods for the manufacturing process.
Lead failure analysis and develop corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving for process improvements.
Develop Process Flow, PFMEA, and Control Plans, tracking updates.
Install and maintain QC lab equipment for optimal quality control.
Train quality technicians on quality inspections for raw materials and products.
Benefits
Opportunity for professional growth and development.
Work in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment.
Engagement in cross-functional teams and projects.
Support for continued education and certification in quality management.
Full Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Drives a culture of safety, quality, and excellence in all aspects of work.
Establishes quality controls and inspection methodologies for cell manufacturing process to prevent and detect failures
Lead failure analysis, root cause analysis, corrective action and verification with a cross functional team.
Drive cross-functional problem-solving teams to lead process and product improvements and facilitate issues resolution including root cause investigations and the development, implementation, and validation of effective corrective and preventive actions.
Leads the development of Process Flow, PFMEA, and Control Plan with a cross-functional team and tracks the update.
Install and maintain QC lab equipment to ensure optimal quality control of process and products.
Develops and implements quality standards (WI, Procedures) for the cell manufacturing processes as incoming, Electrode, Assembly and Formation
Train quality technicians to perform quality inspections for raw materials, parts and processed products.
Utilizes problem solving methodologies (8D, 3x5WHY, Pareto Charts, Fishbone, DOE...) to ensure effective root cause analysis.
Continuously monitor and improve the SPC (Statistical Process Control)
Completes and monitor capability studies on process and product characteristics.
Perform measurement system analysis through Gage R&R.
Supports the calibration of measurement equipment.
Supports containment and product disposition in the event of nonconformance.
Performs Layered Process Audits re-enforcing compliance to standards and immediately correcting any situations that are noncompliant.
Supports the tracking of KPIs and monitors performance through trend analysis. Opens continuous improvement projects in the event a negative trend is identified.
Supports the Quality Management System and any internal/external audits.
Perform any additional duties as assigned by leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Background in effective problem solving utilizing multiple methodologies.
Effective communicator that can articulate concise problem statements.
Experience of quality control in a highly automated and high-speed manufacturing industry.
Experience launching products from a tier I level in the automotive industry.
APQP/PPAP experience.
Proven track record of driving quality improvements in a mass manufacturing setting.
Expertise and hands-on experience in high purity chemicals and impacts on device performance and manufacturing.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
4+ years of relevant manufacturing industry experience
2+ years of Li-Ion cell manufacturing experience or understanding of Li-ion battery cell is a plus
Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Quality, Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Experience of quality control metrology is a plus (cycler, micro-scope, KF titrator, SEM/EDX, Multimeter, CMM, etc.)
Strong understanding and application of Quality Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA and SPC)
Quality Management System knowledge (IATF 6949, ISO9001...)
