Quality Engineer

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other engineers, technicians, and staff to review product design, manufacturing processes, and test documentation; ensure that the customer program or contract quality requirements are understood and met
• Collaborate with clients, customers, and other stakeholders to identify and resolve problems with products or services provided
• Support for preparation and performing analyses for critical to quality tests and manufacturing process validation using metrological and analytical instruments for in-process and receiving inspection activities for raw materials and products manufactured
• Create/Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and provide input to update them as appropriate
• Evaluate and report data while maintaining test documentation following internal company protocols and material ID systems, including collection and preparation of COC/COA for customers
• Support the EnPower team to complete production tasks to meet production goals
• Support the measurement system analysis program and calibration activities to ensure equipment is appropriate and ready for use
• Provide direction and training to EnPower team for continuous improvement and corrective action
• Maintain safe workplace practices and actively participate to correct any unsafe conditions or unsafe behaviors. Perform Process audits, including but not limited to startup/shutdown verification, Error proofing, first piece sampling, and release activities, issue resolution, equipment/process change documentation

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor or equivalent with 5 years of manufacturing experience in a quality engineering equivalent role
• PREFERRED: lithium-ion battery manufacturing or materials testing experience
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management system, PDCA cycle, preferred experience internal auditing experience
• Experience with measurement system analysis, including but not limited to calibration activities, R&R, SPC, capability, etc…
• Hands-on experience with basic metrology equipment; micrometers, DMM, Scales/Balances, calipers, and various other equipment for dimensional, electrical, and basic material analysis
• PREFERRED: experience with safety, cleanliness, and contamination protocols, including but not limited clean room, dry room, and wet lab environments
• PREFERRED: hands-on experience with mechanical, chemical, and electrochemical analysis equipment and methods
• Detailed work ethic, close attention to detail, precise communication, and ability to manage scheduled deadlines
• Able to learn and become a subject matter expert to make informed decisions
• Critical problem-solving skills: ability to ask the right people the right questions at the right time
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and perform the following for extended periods of time: Standing or sitting, Climbing/squatting/walking, Repetitive motions and lifting