Quality Control Inspector I - Electrode, Nights B-Shift
Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America · Sparks, NV · 2 days ago
On-siteManufacturingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Supports and assists 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.
- Helps support quality control systems in battery production.
- Aids in 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.
- Supports 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.
Qualifications
- Basic/Required: High School Diploma, GED
- Preferred: Associates degree in a Science or engineering
- 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
- Working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
- 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
Benefits & Perks
- Health Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
- 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, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events
- Free Shuttle – Rides to and from work!