Quality Control Inspector I NV - Assembly, Days C-Shift

Panasonic • Sparks, NV

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Inspector I supports and assists with auditing, monitoring, and determining the quality of manufacturing processes and outputs against defined internal and regulatory standards. The role works with Quality Control Inspector II and III team members to test random samples of finished goods, report manufacturing-process deviations and finished-product defects, and liaise with Quality Assurance to troubleshoot and resolve problems. The position is in the Quality department and supports battery production.

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 with 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 product conformance 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.
• Completion of required pre-employment drug testing.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support quality control systems in battery production.
• Assist with cell inspections to determine whether specifications are met.
• Help analyze safety and performance in pre-production and mass-production environments.
• Collect product data from the manufacturing process.
• Analyze and evaluate sample-cell data using specified factors to reduce defects and improve battery performance.
• Support the cell manufacturing process by conducting defect-prevention audits to assure production quality.
• Support testing of random samples of finished goods with Quality Control Inspector II and III levels.
• 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.
• Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer leave, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED