Quality Engineer

This role involves enhancing quality systems and manufacturing processes within a lithium battery separator production facility to ensure optimal product performance. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, and Production to ensure adherence to customer specifications, regulatory compliance, and internal quality standards. Candidates must possess a strong foundation in IATF 16949, ISO 9001, or ISO 14001 certifications, along with excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities. The role emphasizes continuous improvement to elevate product quality and streamline process efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:
- Adhering to manufacturing and safety protocols.
- Promoting a safety-first culture.
- Uncovering opportunities to enhance product quality and efficiency.
- Overseeing quality and manufacturing processes.
- Analyzing quality data for improvement potential.
- Investigating defects, deviations, and customer issues.
- Conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
- Involvement in validation and testing activities.
- Driving Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement programs.
- Utilizing advanced quality tools such as SPC, PFMEA, and 5 Why analysis.
- Leading projects aimed at improving quality and reducing scrap.
- Strengthening collaboration across functional teams.
- Completing inspections, testing, and documentation timely.
- Managing projects and quality initiatives.
- Ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
- Supporting audits and quality assessments.
- Maintaining comprehensive quality records and documentation.
- Facilitating corrective and preventive action processes.

Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, ideally with ASQ certification. Preferred experience includes 3-5 years in quality engineering within similar industries such as battery manufacturing or automotive. Expertise in quality systems, auditing, SPC, PFMEA, and management of multiple priorities in dynamic environments is essential.