Quality Technician

About Us

American Battery Solutions Inc. (“ABS”) is a manufacturer of advanced batteries for commercial, fleet, and industrial on- and off-road vehicles. Located in the heart of the U.S. automotive region with facilities in Michigan and Ohio. In 2023, ABS was acquired by Komatsu, a world leader in construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment in support of Komatsu’s 2050 carbon neutrality goal. ABS continues to operate as an independent entity serving Komatsu applications while expanding and growing our core commercial, fleet, and industrial business.

As we have grown, ABS has assembled a world-class team of dedicated and experienced engineers equipped with a deep understanding of high-voltage, automotive-grade battery systems—from concept development and prototyping, to testing and validation, to high-volume production. We pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next-generation battery experts.

The Location – Springboro, OH

American Battery Solutions Advanced Battery Manufacturing Center is located in Springboro, Ohio. Springboro is rated #3 among the top 10 communities in greater Southwest Ohio, known for its quality of life, excellent schools, safety, and amenities. The city offers a variety of public programming, including outdoor concerts, festivals, and fireworks, as well as bike and walking trails, an 18-hole public golf course, a charming historic district, and 501 acres of parks.

Responsibilities

• Support incoming inspection, autopsy activities, and production control operations.
• Support production line First Time Quality yield by accurately reporting quality issues to management to drive action with key functional internal and/or external stakeholders.
• Inspect, evaluate, and provide disposition of components used in the production of electromechanical products.
• Support quality requirements for components to ensure correct parts are received and verified for product quality.
• Obtain detailed print specifications from internal customers.
• Support the development of inspection methods and ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Review product inspection history to make future inspection decisions.
• Communicate with quality engineers regarding quality requirements.
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) & Nonconformance Report (NCR) meetings to support resolution of supplier quality issues.
• Send Quality reports to Purchasing and internal customers as required.
• Work with purchasing to replace defective components.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Ensure predictable and reliable attendance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of three (3) years of quality experience required.
• Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, gages, and a variety of other dimensional tools is required.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and processes.
• Proficient with Excel; agile data analysis tools are required.
• Ability to create PowerPoint presentations is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results.
• Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based on data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeks input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems.
• Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
• Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.
• Integrity: Acts and makes decisions in a manner consistent with the needs of the public in the delivery of products/services. Acts in line with the cultural norms of both the organization and society in general.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, colors on prints, and/or operate field instruments/equipment.
• Must work rotating shift schedule; may need to work overtime.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.
• Able to continuously stand, bend, squat, and reach.
• Able to complete physically demanding work.

Benefits

• Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
• Company-provided 401K savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions.
• Voluntary benefits offerings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee development and career growth opportunities.