Overview:
Do you want to join a team that’s changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Quality Engineer II? Then we’re looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!
Responsibilities:
Meet the Recruiter: Eric Laffey

SUMMARY:

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re 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.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly motivated Quality Engineer II with a strong background in process improvement to join our team at Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA). As a Quality Engineer, you will collaborate closely with the Director of Quality and cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes, enhance product quality, and contribute to the success of the world’s largest lithium-ion battery initiative.
The Quality Engineer will work together with the Operations, Product and Process development teams, resolving bugs, defects, and other potential issues and ensuring that products meet customer specifications.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) REQUIREMENTS:

• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees’, wearing PPE is a requirement for some roles at PENA and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

THE FOREGOING DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS AND EFFORTS OR WORK CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB. IT IS INTENDED TO BE AN ACCURATE REFLECTION OF THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF THE JOB.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Strong background in Statistical Process Control (SPC), DoE, CAPA and other statistical problem-solving tools.
• Working knowledge of control systems and computer programming languages. (JAVA, SQL, Python, etc.)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Extensive knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s production processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to serve as a liaison with developers, project managers, and customer support.
• Proven agility in all levels of work processes.
• Self-starter who works well independently and an outstanding ability to follow up with minimal direction by seeking answers and a focus on team success.
• Able to make appropriate decisions when confronted with obstacles, think about them before acting, and consistently resolve issues in creative and effective ways.
• Intuitive, adaptable, creative, and collaborative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative nature with strong team building skills and willing to learn from and accept guidance from others.
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or other technical fields
• Six-Sigma Green Belt, or ASQ CQE certification
• 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)

WHO WE ARE:

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you’ll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.
This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our operations to De Soto, Kansas and build the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. We will provide you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.
As an innovative thinker, you’ll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.
Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.
We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.
In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Collaborate with the Quality Management and Operations teams to proactively identify process inefficiencies and areas for improvement within the battery manufacturing cycle.
• Utilize process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean to analyze data, identify root causes of quality issues, and implement effective solutions.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process optimization projects aimed at increasing efficiency, reducing defects, and improving overall product quality.
• Participate in the design and execution of experiments to validate process improvements and ensure their effectiveness.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments of manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) to uphold quality and regulatory requirements.
• Generate reports on process improvement initiatives, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) and presenting findings to the Director of Quality and senior management.
• Contribute to the culture of continuous improvement by sharing best practices, providing training, and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Able to lead and instruct Quality Specialists, Quality Technicians and Quality Inspectors.