Construction QC Engineer III

Panasonic•De Soto, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation. Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Relevant experience may be substituted for required education
4+ years of progressive experience in construction, commissioning, facilities engineering, or related technical environments
Demonstrated experience coordinating construction activities and contractors, including managing progress, resolving issues, and ensuring adherence to quality and design specifications
Working knowledge of commissioning processes, including system startup, utilities integration, and construction-to-operations handover
Familiarity with quality control and validation processes in construction or commissioning environments, including inspection, documentation, and acceptance criteria
Basic understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems, including dynamic equipment and supporting utilities
Proven ability to interpret engineering designs and specifications and ensure alignment with field execution
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams, including engineering, construction, and commissioning stakeholders
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, with a data-driven and results-focused mindset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)
Pre-employment drug testing is required.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field
Professional Engineering (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or similar certification
6+ years of progressive experience in construction, commissioning, facilities engineering, or related technical environments
Demonstrated experience coordinating construction contractors, managing construction progress, and ensuring adherence to quality and design specifications
Direct experience planning and executing commissioning activities, including system startup, utilities integration (e.g., complex connections and supply systems), and construction-to-operations handover
Experience with Testing, Adjustment, and Balancing (TAB) processes and evidence/documentation management for dynamic equipment validation against performance requirements
Demonstrated experience establishing and enforcing quality control processes across construction and commissioning, including inspection, validation, and acceptance criteria
Experience aligning global engineering design standards (e.g., Japan-based tool or equipment design) with local construction and installation practices
Experience working cross-functionally with engineering disciplines and global stakeholders to support knowledge sharing and best practice adoption across sites
Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments (battery, automotive, electronics, or related industries)

Responsibilities

Operates with limited supervision to coordinate construction execution, commissioning integration, and quality control for facility and equipment installation.
Ensures alignment between Japanese tool design and PECNA construction requirements.
Coordinates with contractors to deliver work safely, on schedule, and to defined quality standards.
Coordinates the commissioning readiness efforts, including prioritization of critical utilities, TAB (Testing, Adjustment, and Balancing), and construction-to-operations handover processes.
Aligns Japanese tool design information with PECNA construction design information to ensure accurate implementation in the field.
Cooperates with construction contractors to control construction progress, resolve issues, and ensure quality execution.
Prioritizes 1.5 connections and UTT supply in coordination with the commissioning team and plans optimal construction procedures.
Designs and establishes handover rules and acceptance criteria from construction contractors to PECNA facility operations.
Ensures alignment between global (Japan-based) design standards and local construction and installation practices.
Independently analyzes and resolves complex, multi-variable construction and commissioning challenges and promotes continuous improvement through standardization and lessons learned.
Provides technical guidance to support the transition to locally driven teams.
Coordinates closely with commissioning teams and makes independent decisions within area of expertise to align construction sequencing, system readiness, and startup activities.
Develops relationships and communicates with engineers across disciplines and other Panasonic sites to facilitate sharing of best practices and technical knowledge.
Communicates project status, risks, and technical recommendations to management and cross-functional stakeholders.
Promotes the Testing, Adjustment, and Balancing (TAB) process and ensures evidence management for each dynamic equipment in accordance with required specifications.
Ensures construction and commissioning activities meet defined quality standards, performance requirements, and compliance expectations.
Identifies and addresses risks related to construction quality, system performance, and handover readiness.
May provide day-to-day technical direction and mentorship to engineers, contractors, and project team members.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, prescription plans
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting
Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service
Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources
High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus
Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events