Cell Quality Engineer

Our Next Energy (ONE)•Belleville, MI

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About The Position

The Cell Quality Engineer will drive a culture of safety, quality, and excellence. This role involves establishing quality controls and inspection methodologies for the cell manufacturing process to prevent and detect failures. The engineer will lead failure analysis, root cause analysis, corrective action, and verification with cross-functional teams. They will also drive process and product improvements, facilitate issue resolution, and oversee the development, implementation, and validation of corrective and preventive actions. The role includes leading the development of Process Flow, PFMEA, and Control Plan, and tracking their updates. Additionally, the engineer will install and maintain QC lab equipment, develop and implement quality standards for cell manufacturing processes, and train quality technicians. They will utilize problem-solving methodologies, continuously monitor and improve SPC, complete capability studies, perform measurement system analysis, and support calibration and containment activities. The position also involves tracking KPIs, monitoring performance through trend analysis, opening continuous improvement projects, and supporting the Quality Management System and audits. Any additional duties assigned by leadership will also be performed.

Requirements

Background in effective problem solving utilizing multiple methodologies.
Effective communicator that can articulate concise problem statements.
Experience of quality control in a highly automated and high-speed manufacturing industry.
Experience launching products from a tier I level in the automotive industry.
APQP/PPAP experience.
Proven track record of driving quality improvements in a mass manufacturing setting.
Expertise and hands-on experience in high purity chemicals and impacts on device performance and manufacturing.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent project management skills

Nice To Haves

2+ years of Li-Ion cell manufacturing experience or understanding of Li-ion battery cell is a plus
Experience of quality control metrology is a plus (cycler, micro-scope, KF titrator, SEM/EDX, Multimeter, CMM, etc.)
Quality Management System knowledge (IATF 6949, ISO9001…)
CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) is a plus.
CQA (Certified Quality Auditor) is a plus.
CRE(Certified Reliability Engineer) is a plus.
Minitab / SPC training is a plus.
Strong data analysis skill is a plus.
GD&T Training is plus.

Responsibilities

Drives a culture of safety, quality, and excellence in all aspects of work.
Establishes quality controls and inspection methodologies for cell manufacturing process to prevent and detect failures.
Lead failure analysis, root cause analysis, corrective action and verification with a cross functional team.
Drive cross-functional problem-solving teams to lead process and product improvements and facilitate issues resolution including root cause investigations and the development, implementation, and validation of effective corrective and preventive actions.
Leads the development of Process Flow, PFMEA, and Control Plan with a cross-functional team and tracks the update.
Install and maintain QC lab equipment to ensure optimal quality control of process and products.
Develops and implements quality standards (WI, Procedures) for the cell manufacturing processes as incoming, Electrode, Assembly and Formation.
Train quality technicians to perform quality inspections for raw materials, parts and processed products.
Utilizes problem solving methodologies (8D, 3x5WHY, Pareto Charts, Fishbone, DOE…) to ensure effective root cause analysis.
Continuously monitor and improve the SPC (Statistical Process Control).
Completes and monitor capability studies on process and product characteristics.
Perform measurement system analysis through Gage R&R.
Supports the calibration of measurement equipment.
Supports containment and product disposition in the event of nonconformance.
Performs Layered Process Audits re-enforcing compliance to standards and immediately correcting any situations that are noncompliant.
Supports the tracking of KPIs and monitors performance through trend analysis. Opens continuous improvement projects in the event a negative trend is identified.
Supports the Quality Management System and any internal/external audits.
Perform any additional duties as assigned by leadership.