The Requirements
To meet the basic qualifications for this role you will have legal authorization to work for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or sponsorship. In addition, to be a good fit for the Quality Engineer opportunity you should have:- A bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Engineering Management
- Certification through the American Society of Quality (ASQ) or the ability to obtain certification within 2 years of your start date; preferred certifications include ASQ/CQE, ASQ/CQA, ASQ/CSSBB or ASQ/CSSGB
- Solid experience as a quality engineer or supplier quality engineer, ideally in a Tier I or II automotive environment
- Experience implementing, administrating and/or auditing quality programs, such as TS16949, QS900 and/or ISO9001 Quick question for you - click here
- Experience practicing and applying AIAG core tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, MSA) in a production environment
- Internal auditing experience is preferred, and experience as a lead auditor would be ideal
- Experience with SPC software such as Minitab
- Experience leading and facilitating scrap reduction projects with cross functional teams
- Strong problem-solving skills with advance strategy development (Shainin or DFSS preferred)
- The ability to evaluate team effectiveness and improve its performance
- The ability to work independently under limited supervision, and provide direction/leadership to others; supervisory experience is a plus
- Strong organizational, communication, teamwork, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work on a high-performing team, contributing to an environment where open and honest communication is the norm
- The ability to build effective workplace relationships, motivate co-workers, and support co-worker development
The role
Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will supervise a Quality Process Technician. There is also a Customer Quality Analyst on this team. The overall quality program also includes the Director of Quality, three Supplier Quality Engineers, a Document Control Technician, a Microscopy Technician, a Quality Control Supervisor and 10 Quality Control Technicians.Working in a team-centered environment, you will directly contribute to the goals and objectives of the quality department for the facility by driving continuous improvement in quality systems and processes. Quick question for you - click here You will play a key role in affecting change within the production area by championing initiatives targeted at converting from a reactive to a proactive quality philosophy.
More specifically, you will:
- Maintain compliance with all plant safety systems and policies, and applicable laws/regulations; and plan safety into all work
- Manage your direct report and lead cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns
- Utilize lean manufacturing methodologies and problem solving/troubleshooting tools to identify root cause of issues and implement correction/preventative action items
- Improve the process control scheme at the plant by updating process control plans, PFMEAs, and process work instructions; developing content with cross functional teams
- Manage document control process on the floor in the plant
- Identify, initiate, and implement continuous improvement projects related to the Quality Management System (QMS) that benefit the site
- Assist in deploying QMS training for all employees
- Coach application of the KATA problem solving / improvement process on the manufacturing floor
- Own the 8D process for customer issues
- Act as an engaged participant in the tiered communication process on the floor each day
- Lead QI Analyst/Trend Review daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly or as assigned by the Quality Manager
- Lead Top Scrap Reduction Initiative in the plant
- Participate as an internal auditor
- Monitor control schemes daily to ensure ongoing effectiveness
- Oversee calibration management solution for the production area, collaborating with your counterpart at the Concord facility
- Work closely with Quality Lab Supervisor to ensure effective implementation of receiving inspection
- Manage the MRB process with the value stream team and ensure the NG material control process is effectively implemented
- Participate on cross-functional continuous improvement teams, leading and executing improvement projects that affect product quality
What's in It for You
Plant-wide impactAs the sole Quality Engineer supporting the Charlotte facility, you will put your personal stamp on a variety of processes. If you are driven to make a difference, and you enjoy being recognized for it, this role may be a perfect fit.
Professional development
You'll expand your skills and experience in this diverse role, and interact with production associates, maintenance engineers, process engineers and others. Success in this role could set you up to pursue advancement within the quality program, or into other areas, such as R&D or process engineering.
Evolution and innovation
Our products are used in a wide variety of applications, from electric drive vehicles to consumer electronics devices. You can probably find a Celgard membrane in products you own, such as computers, smartphones and other devices. These products are constantly changing and evolving, and you will help ensure we maintain high quality standards as we innovate.
Strong resources for success
As we collaborate with Asahi Kasei's vast technical teams and strong technical network, our mission is aggressive growth and innovative technology. Come be a part of that adventure. Great work environment
This is an established plant with a combination of state-of-the-art and legacy equipment and a lean state of mind. We promote a performance culture with high-energy teams that encourage cross-functional collaboration with individual contributions.
Green is the present and future
As a tech driven company tied to the green energy sector, we are poised for ongoing growth as tech products from cell phones to electric drive vehicles continue to play an ever-increasing role in people's lives.
Competitive compensation
Celgard is committed to providing competitive pay and benefit programs that meet the needs of our employees and their families. We recognize that our greatest asset is our people and that they deserve the best support. In addition to a competitive wage, we offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, a 401(k) plan, holiday and vacation pay, and more.
Pictured: advancements in Li-ion battery technology have charged the EDV industry.
Keys to Success
To excel in this role you will have the motivation to come in, quickly learn our processes, roll up your sleeves and start driving solutions. As you work with other team members you will need to be a proactive change agent who can explain why a change should be made and how it will benefit all concerned. You should be an expert problem solver who is as comfortable leading teams as you are contributing as a member.Our customers, particularly automotive suppliers, have high expectations, and we often have to respond to issues quickly and with short notice. If you have automotive industry experience you may be used to this; if not, you'll need to adjust to the pace. In some cases you'll need to take the initiative to start investigating a reported issue even before you have all the information you would like to have.
About Us
Celgard is a global leader in the development and production of specialty microporous membranes and is one of the largest suppliers to the lithium battery industry. Our battery separators are among the most highly-engineered and critical components of lithium battery systems. They provide a barrier between the anode and the cathode, preventing short circuits, while enabling the exchange of lithium ions from one side of the battery to the other.Celgard has a long history of supplying separators for portable handheld devices such as notebook computers, mobile telephones, and digital cameras. And because of their unique characteristics and reliable performance, our separators are quickly being adopted into emerging high-performance applications including lithium power tools, backup power and electricity grid management systems, and -- most significantly -- electric drive vehicles (EDVs).
With company headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, and battery separator manufacturing facilities in the United States and China, we are ideally positioned to serve the just-in-time needs of a global market.
Celgard is a division of Polypore, an Asahi Kasei Group company. The Asahi Kasei Group is a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi Kasei Corp., with operations in the material, homes, and health care business sectors. Its electronics operations include a broad range of high-performance energy/electronics materials such as the Hipore™ lithium-ion battery separator, photosensitive dry film used in the production of printed wiring boards, and photomask pellicles used in the production of LCD panels and semiconductors. With more than 30,000 employees around the world, the Asahi Kasei Group serves customers in more than 100 countries.