Quality Control Inspector I - Assembly, Nights D-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 supports quality control in battery production and inspects cells to determine whether they meet specifications. It also helps analyze safety and performance in pre-production and mass-production environments, collect manufacturing-process data, evaluate sample-cell data to reduce defects and improve battery performance, and audit defect-prevention activities to assure production quality. The position is onsite and assigned to the D-shift (nights). Personal protective equipment may be required, including a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, a face mask, a bump cap, or a full hazmat suit with respirator. The role involves sitting, walking, standing, and lifting during the workday, including frequent lifting of items up to 35 pounds and team lifting for items over 35 pounds. Panasonic Energy describes its work as contributing to sustainable energy through the production of lithium-ion batteries. Its De Soto, Kansas operations are expanding. Pre-employment drug testing is required, and candidates must have valid authorization to work in the United States without restriction.

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 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 United States without restriction.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a science or engineering field.
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 specific factors to reduce defects and improve battery performance.
Support the cell manufacturing process by conducting audits on defect prevention to assure production quality.
Support testing of random finished-goods samples with Quality Control Inspector II and III team members.
Report manufacturing-process deviations and finished-goods defects.
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) 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; availability begins the first day of the month following the start date for eligible employees, with eligibility varying by status, location, and service length.
Employee recognition and awards platform with quarterly and annual recognition.
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.