Quality Control Inspector I - Electrode, Nights B-Shift

About the role

Panasonic Energy is looking for a Quality Control Inspector I to join a team dedicated to transforming the world through sustainable energy. The role supports auditing, monitoring, and determining the quality of manufacturing processes and outputs against internal and regulatory standards in lithium-ion battery production.

Responsibilities

• Support quality control systems in battery production
• Assist with inspection work on cells to determine if specifications are met
• Help analyze safety and performance from pre-production and mass production environments
• Collect product data from the manufacturing process
• Carry out analysis and evaluation of sample cell data through specific factors to reduce defects and improve battery performance
• Provide support to the cell manufacturing process through audits on defect prevention to assure production quality
• Report manufacturing process deviations and defects in finished goods
• Liaise with Quality Assurance to troubleshoot and resolve problems
• Work with Quality Control Inspector II and III levels to support testing of random samples of finished goods

Shift: B-shift (Nights)

PPE requirements: May include full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and full hazmat suit with respirator.

Requirements

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Associate's degree in Science or Engineering

Must-haves

• Minimum 1–2 years of quality control and quality inspection background
• 1+ years familiarity with quality management tools such as control charts, FTA, and FMEA
• 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, PowerPoint)
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Ability to read product data sheets and confirm conformance of products to specifications
• Working-level knowledge of English (reading, writing, speaking)

Nice-to-haves

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

Preferred licenses/certifications: None specified.

Physical demands

Percentage of time during 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, 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) 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 first day of month following start date)
• Employee Recognition Program – High5 recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual recognition
• Annual Bonus Program – opportunity for annual performance-based bonus
• On-site Food Options – several cafes, snack and beverage kitchens, revolving vendor visits, employee events
• Free Shuttle – rides to and from work

Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.

Work environment

Panasonic Energy operates the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory and is expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas. The onsite environment prioritizes productivity and a fulfilling work atmosphere. The company, founded in 2017, produces safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries for EVs and is committed to sustainable energy solutions.

Additional information

• Pre-employment drug testing is required
• All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction
• Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristics
• All qualified individuals must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Job ID: R-107111