Battery Quality Technician II — Process & CAPA Leader

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in De Soto, Kansas is seeking a Quality Control Technician II to join a state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery manufacturing team. The role focuses on advanced quality analysis, process validation, and root-cause investigations within a high-volume production environment.

You will drive CAPAs, ensure quality control systems, and support audits while collaborating with Operations and Engineering.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or 2 years of prior experience in functional area.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced inspections, testing, and verification activities across products and processes.
• Manage complex nonconformance activities, including evaluation, containment coordination, and disposition support.
• Conduct detailed failure analysis and defect characterization to identify underlying causes.
• Execute product and process audits with minimal supervision.
• Validate inspection methods, test procedures, and measurement systems (e.g., support MSA activities).
• Support new product introduction (NPI), process changes, and equipment qualifications from a quality perspective.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and traceability of quality records and documentation.

Skills

Quality analysis

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Documentation

MSA activities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Quality/Manufacturing/Engineering

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in De Soto, Kansas is seeking a Quality Control Technician II to join a state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery manufacturing team. The role focuses on advanced quality analysis, process validation, and root-cause investigations within a high-volume production environment.

You will drive CAPAs, ensure quality control systems, and support audits while collaborating with Operations and Engineering.