Date: Aug 8, 2025
Location:St. Thomas, CA
Company: PowerCo Canada Inc.
Level of Experience: Management
Job Function: Operations
Job ID: 4110

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Manager of the Quality Assurance Laboratory, you will lead the setup and operation of a high-performing team focused on ensuring battery cell quality. You’ll oversee strategic planning, daily operations, and continuous improvement to align with our company standards. and goals. You will report directly to the Director of Quality Assurance, ensuring clear communication and accountability across all quality initiatives.
This position is a temporary hybrid model, requiring 2 days per week onsite in the St. Thomas office. This is subject to change based on the needs of the project and will eventually transition to fully onsite.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and develop the Quality Assurance Laboratory, including layout, systems, and infrastructure. Build, lead and develop a high-performing team of specialists and frontline staff.
• Develop and implement quality processes and standard procedures for raw materials and chemical analysis.
• Oversee lab operations, including equipment procurement, maintenance and calibration time lines are met.
• Lead battery cell and subcomponents analysis in the Laboratory.
• Supervise testing protocols and analytical methods for battery cell and subcomponents inspection.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and support internal and external audits.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure a safe working environment for all lab personnel.
• Lead cross-functional team initiatives with Production, R&D, Headquarter and other battery plants to resolve product non conforming topics as well as optimization of processes and implementing lessons learned.
• This role may require travel up to 20%.