Panasonic

Quality Control Engineer II

Panasonic$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering fields (e.g., Mechanical, Chemical) required; Master's preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in quality engineering, specifically in battery or electronic device sectors.
  • Proven analytical skills for root cause analysis and problem-solving.
  • Familiarity with quality management tools (e.g., control charts, FTA, FMEA) and proficiency in MS Office.
  • Attention to detail and strong capabilities in data analysis and defect reduction.

Responsibilities

  • Establish quality control systems in the battery manufacturing process.
  • Conduct quality investigations to ensure battery cell safety and standards.
  • Analyze production data to minimize defects and improve cost-efficiency.
  • Support manufacturing by resolving quality-related production issues.
  • Monitor production outputs and manage out-of-control situations appropriately.
  • Update and maintain quality documentation for manufacturing control points.
  • Test and evaluate in-process samples to uphold quality standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
  • Voluntary insurance options such as life, disability, and pet insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
  • Generous paid time-off policies covering vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more.
  • Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
  • Well-being programs including lifestyle spending accounts and virtual health management.
  • Employee recognition programs with awards and bonuses.
  • On-site food options and shuttle services to enhance workplace experience.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

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Meet the recruiter: Joe Richie

Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Department: Quality

Job Summary:

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background? Then we're looking for you. Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same mission. Join the PECNA team today.

Essential Duties:
  • Establishing quality control systems in the battery manufacturing process.
  • Conducting quality investigations into production systems to maintain battery cell safety and quality standards.
  • Analyzing and evaluating process data to reduce defects and costs to the company.
  • Providing support to the manufacturing process to resolve production issues related to quality.
  • Monitoring and controlling production outputs and implementing appropriate actions for out-of-control situations.
  • Updating and maintaining quality documentation related to manufacturing control points.
  • Testing and evaluating in-process samples to maintain quality standards and improve process performance.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:
  • To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a requirement for some roles at PECNA and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.


The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Qualifications

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education:
  • Basic/Required: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or similar discipline.
  • Preferred: Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or similar discipline.

Essential Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of quality engineering experience.
  • Experience with quality control of batteries or electronic devices. Quality assurance work is desired.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to effectively conduct root cause analysis.
  • Familiarity with quality management tools (control chart, FTA, FMEA, etc.) and MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
  • Problem solving skills and attention to details.
  • Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience using ISO 9001 quality management system auditing.
  • Experience with laboratory analysis using X-Ray, SEM, ICP, or similar tools.
  • A background as a quality engineer in high-volume manufacturing is strongly desired.
  • Data analysis experience such as statistical process control of production data.
  • Experience in defect reduction of high-volume manufacturing products.
  • Alignment to Panasonic's seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

Physical Demands:

Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)
  • Sit: 40%
  • Walk: 30%
  • Stand: 20%
  • Lift: 10%

Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)
  • Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional
  • Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
  • Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
  • Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:
  • Health Benefits - Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
  • Voluntary Benefits - Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
  • Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) - 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
  • Paid Time-Off Benefits - Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
  • Educational Assistance - Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
  • Health Management and Wellbeing Programs -Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
  • Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
  • Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
  • On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events
  • Free Shuttle: Rides to and from work!

Where You'll Be:

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

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About Panasonic

Panasonic Corporation is a multinational electronics company based in Osaka, Japan. The company was founded in 1918 as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Panasonic Corporation in 2008. Panasonic produces a wide range of products, including televisions, home appliances, cameras, audio equipment, and automotive electronics. The company also provides business solutions, such as security systems, communication systems, and energy solutions. Panasonic has operations in over 160 countries and employs over 259,000 people.
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