Cell Quality Engineer

Our Next Energy Inc | ONE; Belleville (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Next Energy Inc | ONE is seeking a Quality Engineer to advance quality controls and processes in a high-speed Li-ion cell manufacturing environment. You will lead root cause analyses, PFMEA development, and cross-functional improvement initiatives.

The role requires strong problem-solving, data analysis, and communication skills, with experience in quality tools and metrology. On-site in Belleville, MI, with opportunities to influence product quality across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Quality, Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 4+ years of relevant manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience in Li-ion cell manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Driv es a culture of safety, quality, and excellence in all aspects of work.
• Establishes quality controls and inspection methodologies for cell manufacturing processes to prevent and detect failures.
• Le ad failure analysis, root cause analysis, corrective action and verification with cross-functional teams.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving teams to drive process and product improvements and corrective actions.
• Develops Process Flow, PFMEA, and Control Plan with cross-functional teams and tracks updates.
• Install and maintain QC lab equipment for quality control of processes and products.
• Train quality technicians to perform inspections of materials and products.
• Utilize 8D, 3x5WHY, Pareto, Fishbone, DOE for root cause analyses.
• Monitor and improve SPC and perform capability studies.
• Support calibration of measurement equipment and containment of nonconformances.
• Support audits and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

4+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

APQP/PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

Minitab

CMM

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on September 11, 2026

Locations

• 42060 Ecorse Rd
  Belleville, MI 48111, USA
• On-site
• Travel Required : No
• Engineer
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CELLQ001434

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drives a culture of safety, quality, and excellence in all aspects of work.

• Establishes quality controls and inspection methodologies for cell manufacturing process to prevent and detect failures

• Lead failure analysis, root cause analysis, corrective action and verification with a cross functional team.

• Drive cross-functional problem-solving teams to lead process and product improvements and facilitate issues resolution including root cause investigations and the development, implementation, and validation of effective corrective and preventive actions.

• Leads the development of Process Flow, PFMEA, and Control Plan with a cross-functional team and tracks the update.

• Install and maintain QC lab equipment to ensure optimal quality control of process and products.

• Develops and implements quality standards (WI, Procedures) for the cell manufacturing processes as incoming, Electrode, Assembly and Formation

• Train quality technicians to perform quality inspections for raw materials, parts and processed products.

• Utilizes problem solving methodologies (8D, 3x5WHY, Pareto Charts, Fishbone, DOE…) to ensure effective root cause analysis.

• Continuously monitor and improve the SPC (Statistical Process Control)

• Completes and monitor capability studies on process and product characteristics.

• Perform measurement system analysis through Gage R&R.

• Supports the calibration of measurement equipment.

• Supports containment and product disposition in the event of nonconformance.

• Performs Layered Process Audits re-enforcing compliance to standards and immediately correcting any situations that are noncompliant.

• Supports the tracking of KPIs and monitors performance through trend analysis. Opens continuous improvement projects in the event a negative trend is identified.

• Supports the Quality Management System and any internal/external audits.

• Perform any additional duties as assigned by leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background in effective problem solving utilizing multiple methodologies.

• Effective communicator that can articulate concise problem statements.

• Experience of quality control in a highly automated and high-speed manufacturing industry.

• Experience launching products from a tier I level in the automotive industry.

• APQP/PPAP experience.

• Proven track record of driving quality improvements in a mass manufacturing setting.

• Expertise and hands‑on experience in high purity chemicals and impacts on device performance and manufacturing.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• 4+ years of relevant manufacturing industry experience

• 2+ years of Li‑Ion cell manufacturing experience or understanding of Li‑ion battery cell is a plus

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Quality, Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

• Experience of quality control metrology is a plus (cycler, micro‑scope, KF titrator, SEM/EDX, Multimeter, CMM, etc.)

• Strong understanding and application of Quality Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA and SPC)

• Quality Management System knowledge (IATF 6949, ISO9001…)

• CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) is a plus.

• CQA (Certified Quality Auditor) is a plus.

• CRE(Certified Reliability Engineer) is a plus.

• Minitab / SPC training is a plus.

• Strong data analysis skill is a plus.

• GD&T Training is plus.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

• Excellent project management skills

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS & EEO:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• An individual must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Our Next Energy Inc. (ONE) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to disability or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Travel Required

No . Equal Opportunity Employer
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