Quality Control Inspector I - Assembly, Days C-Shift

Panasonic•Sparks, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Inspector I supports and assists with auditing, monitoring, and determining whether manufacturing processes and outputs meet defined internal and regulatory standards. The role works with Quality Control Inspector II and III employees to test random samples of finished goods, report manufacturing-process deviations and product defects, and liaise with Quality Assurance to troubleshoot and resolve problems. The position supports quality control in battery production, including inspection of cells, analysis of safety and performance in pre-production and mass-production environments, collection of manufacturing data, evaluation of sample-cell data to reduce defects and improve battery performance, and audits focused on defect prevention and production quality. The position is onsite and assigned to the C-shift (days) in the Quality department. Personal protective equipment may be required, potentially including a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, 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 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support quality control systems in battery production.
Assist with inspecting cells to determine whether they meet specifications.
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 cell manufacturing through defect-prevention audits to assure production quality.
Support testing of random finished-goods samples with Quality Control Inspector II and III employees.
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, plus 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.
Health management and wellbeing programs, including a Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, 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.