The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving quality systems, manufacturing processes, and product performance within a lithium battery separator manufacturing environment. This role works cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Research & Development, Supply Chain, and Production teams to ensure products meet customer requirements, regulatory standards, and internal quality expectations.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience with manufacturing quality systems, and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, process efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Core Values
Safety
Follow all manufacturing, laboratory, and environmental safety procedures consistently.
Promote and support a culture where safety is prioritized in all quality and operational activities.
Utilize proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices.
Support compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve product quality, manufacturing processes, and operational efficiency.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, waste, and process variation.
Utilize data analysis and problem-solving tools to drive quality improvements.
Contribute ideas and recommendations that support operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Teamwork & Collaboration
Build strong working relationships across Quality, Operations, Engineering, R&D, and Production teams.
Promote effective communication and collaboration during investigations, audits, and improvement initiatives.
Support cross-functional problem-solving and corrective action activities.
Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
Accountability
Ensure quality inspections, testing, reporting, and documentation are completed accurately and on schedule.
Maintain ownership of assigned projects, investigations, and quality initiatives.
Demonstrate attention to detail and commitment to product quality and compliance.
Follow company policies, procedures, and quality standards consistently.
Integrity
Maintain honesty, professionalism, and confidentiality in all quality and business activities.
Ensure accuracy and transparency in quality reporting and documentation.
Demonstrate ethical decision-making and accountability in daily responsibilities.
Treat team members, customers, suppliers, and stakeholders with professionalism and respect.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Systems & Compliance
Support and maintain quality management systems and manufacturing quality standards.
Ensure compliance with customer specifications, internal quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Assist with internal audits, external audits, and customer quality assessments.
Maintain quality documentation, procedures, work instructions, and records.
Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes.
Process & Product Quality
Monitor manufacturing processes and product quality performance.
Analyze quality data and trends to identify improvement opportunities.
Investigate product defects, process deviations, and customer complaints.
Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
Participate in process validation, qualification, and product testing activities.
Continuous Improvement
Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Utilize quality tools such as SPC, PFMEA, control plans, 5 Why analysis, and fishbone diagrams.
Drive process improvement projects focused on quality, scrap reduction, and operational efficiency.
Assist in developing standardized quality procedures and controls.
Customer & Supplier Quality Support
Support customer quality requirements, audits, and issue resolution.
Collaborate with suppliers to address material quality concerns and corrective actions.
Assist with supplier qualification and performance monitoring.
Participate in customer and supplier meetings as needed.
Reporting & Documentation
Prepare quality reports, metrics, and performance summaries.
Maintain accurate documentation related to inspections, testing, audits, and corrective actions.
Track quality KPIs and communicate results to leadership and operational teams.
Support development of quality dashboards and reporting tools.
OBJECTIVES
Safety Objectives
Support a safe manufacturing environment by following all safety procedures and proactively identifying potential risks.
Ensure quality activities and inspections are conducted in compliance with safety standards and environmental requirements.
Promote safe work practices and participation in safety improvement initiatives.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement Objectives
Identify opportunities to improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and process consistency.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that reduce defects, waste, and customer concerns.
Utilize data-driven problem-solving techniques to improve operational performance.
Contribute to innovation initiatives focused on advancing separator technology and manufacturing excellence.
Teamwork & Collaboration Objectives
Build strong partnerships with cross-functional departments to support operational and quality goals.
Promote effective communication during investigations, audits, and improvement projects.
Support a collaborative environment focused on problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Contribute positively to team and organizational success.
Accountability Objectives
Ensure quality inspections, investigations, and reporting activities are completed accurately and on time.
Maintain ownership of assigned quality projects, corrective actions, and improvement initiatives.
Demonstrate commitment to compliance, product quality, and operational excellence.
Follow all company procedures, quality standards, and customer requirements consistently.
Integrity Objectives
Maintain honesty, professionalism, and transparency in all quality activities and reporting.
Ensure quality data and documentation are accurate, complete, and reliable.
Demonstrate ethical decision-making and accountability in all responsibilities.
Treat all employees, customers, and suppliers with professionalism and respect.
Qualifications & Requirements Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or related technical field required.
ASQ certification or equivalent quality certification preferred.
Experience
3–5 years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing environments preferred.
Experience in battery manufacturing, coatings, plastics, chemical processing, automotive, or industrial manufacturing preferred.
Experience with quality systems, root cause analysis, and process improvement methodologies required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of quality systems, auditing, and manufacturing quality standards.
Experience with SPC, PFMEA, control plans, and statistical analysis tools.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality reporting systems.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
High attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.
Core Competencies
Accountability
Attention to Detail
Teamwork & Collaboration
Innovation
Problem Solving
Communication
Continuous Improvement
Technical Aptitude
Integrity
Safety Focus
Analytical Thinking
Customer Focus
Working Conditions
Manufacturing and office environment exposure.
Frequent interaction with production equipment, laboratory testing, and manufacturing processes.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during production and quality audits.
Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required.
Company Description:
Join a growing leader in lithium battery separator manufacturing focused on innovation, sustainability, operational excellence, and building the future of energy storage technology. This role provides the opportunity to contribute directly to strategic growth initiatives and government partnership success.
