Quality Control Inspector I - Assembly, Nights D-Shift

About the Role

The Quality Control Inspector I is responsible for supporting and assisting in auditing, monitoring, and determining the quality of manufacturing processes and/or outputs against defined internal and regulatory standards. Works with Quality Control Inspector II and III levels to support the testing of random samples of finished goods. Reports manufacturing process deviations and defects in finished goods and liaises with Quality Assurance to troubleshoot and resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Helps support quality control systems in battery production
• Assists with inspection work on cells to determine if specifications are met
• Helps with analysis to check for safety and performance from pre-production and mass production environments
• Collects product data from the manufacturing process
• Helps to carry out analysis and evaluation of sample cell data through specific factors to reduce defects and improve battery performance
• Provides support to the cell manufacturing process through audits on defect prevention to assure production quality

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Associate's degree in Science or engineering (preferred)
• Minimum of 1-2 years of quality control and quality inspection background
• 1+ years familiarity with quality management tools such as controls chart, FTA, and FMEA
• Must possess excellent dexterity and nimbleness with repetitive hand motions
• Practical experience with materials analysis, testing, and chemical analysis equipment
• Skilled with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Ability to read product data sheets and confirm conformance of products to specifications
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Preferred Qualifications

• A background as a quality inspector in high-volume manufacturing is strongly desired
• Experience in defect reduction of high-volume manufacturing products
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal abilities

Physical Demands

Physical Activities (percentage of time during the normal workday):

• Sit: 10%
• Walk: 20%
• Stand: 40%
• Lift: 30%

Required Lifting and Carrying (frequency):

• Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 35 lbs.: Frequent
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Frequent

Benefits

• Health Benefits – 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
• 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, snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events
• Free Shuttle – Rides to and from work

Schedule

D-shift (Nights)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements

To ensure health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of employees, wearing PPE 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.

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