Su 6:30am to 7:15pm

Panasonic•Sparks, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Inspector I supports and assists with auditing, monitoring, and assessing manufacturing processes and outputs against internal and regulatory standards. Working with Quality Control Inspector II and III colleagues, the role supports testing random samples of finished goods, reports process deviations and finished-product defects, and liaises with Quality Assurance to troubleshoot and resolve problems. The inspector supports quality systems in battery production, inspects cells against specifications, and assists with safety and performance analysis in pre-production and mass-production environments. The role also involves collecting manufacturing data, evaluating sample-cell data to reduce defects and improve battery performance, and auditing defect-prevention practices to help assure production quality. The position is onsite and scheduled for day shifts from 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., on either Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday or Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday. PPE may be required and may include a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, a face mask, a bump cap, or a full hazmat suit with respirator. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 1–2 years of quality control and quality inspection experience.
At least 1 year of familiarity with quality management tools such as control charts, FTA, and FMEA.
Excellent dexterity and nimbleness for repetitive hand motions.
Practical experience with materials analysis, testing, and chemical analysis equipment.
Skill with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to keep accurate records.
Ability to read product data sheets and confirm that products conform to specifications.
Working-level English proficiency, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in science or engineering.
Background as a quality inspector in high-volume manufacturing.
Experience reducing defects in high-volume manufacturing products.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

Support quality control systems in battery production.
Assist with inspections of cells to determine whether specifications are met.
Assist with safety and performance analysis in pre-production and mass-production environments.
Collect product data from the manufacturing process.
Analyze and evaluate sample-cell data using specific factors to reduce defects and improve battery performance.
Support cell manufacturing through defect-prevention audits to assure production quality.
Support testing of random finished-goods samples with Quality Control Inspector II and III colleagues.
Report manufacturing process deviations and finished-goods defects, and liaise with Quality Assurance to troubleshoot and resolve problems.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer time, and parental and caregiver leave.
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
Lifestyle Spending Account, employee assistance program, virtual health management, chronic condition support, neurodiversity resources, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life-stage and fertility resources.
Employee recognition and awards program.
Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
On-site cafes, snack and beverage kitchens, vendor visits, and employee events.
Free shuttle rides to and from work.
Competitive salaries.