Electrode Quality Engineer | Battery Cell Dev Center

General Motors; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an Electrode Quality Engineer at our Battery Cell Development Center in the United States to own electrode process quality and develop robust controls for manufacturing and scale‑up.

You will collaborate with process engineering, manufacturing engineering, operations, supplier quality, and product engineering to define critical quality requirements and drive structured problem solving from pilot builds through production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering or closely related engineering role in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with materials sampling, testing, and chemical process operations.
• Working knowledge of core quality engineering tools (SPC, Pareto, etc.) and ISO 9001/IATF 16949 principles.
• Experience using data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, JMP, Minitab) to analyze process and quality data to communicate findings.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional problem solving in a manufacturing or pilot-line setting.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to translate technical findings into clear recommendations for diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with safe handling of chemical and powder materials.

Responsibilities

• Own electrode process quality for designated unit operations including defining critical quality characteristics and process controls for the electrode area.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation (e.g., process flow diagrams, control plans, and risk analyses) for electrode manufacturing.
• Lead data-driven process monitoring using statistical tools to detect trends, improve stability, and reduce overall variation in the electrode process.
• Plan and execute measurement system studies for key electrode attributes.
• Support material introductions by reviewing product acceptance criteria and implementing quality checkpoints for new electrode materials.
• Lead structured problem solving for yield, scrap, and performance issues related to electrode manufacturing.
• Partner with manufacturing and process engineers to validate in-line and off-line inspection systems.
• Develop sampling plans and test strategies for electrode builds including development of state-of-the-art lithium-ion chemistries as well as robust foreign material and metal contamination detection controls, adhering to cleanroom protocols.
• Facilitate technology transfer and process industrialization from advanced R&D environments into BCDC operations.
• Analyze production data to connect electrode quality metrics to downstream cell performance and reliability.
• Support supplier quality activities for electrode raw materials such as implementing and reviewing product specifications, certificates of analysis, and incoming quality results.
• Champion safe materials handling practices in the electrode process.
• Train and coach technicians and operators on critical quality characteristics, inspection methods, and defect recognition for electrode processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, cost, and robustness of electrode manufacturing processes.

Skills

Quality engineering

Process quality

Data analysis

Statistical tools

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Chemical handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering

Tools

Excel

JMP

Minitab

Job description

General Motors is seeking an Electrode Quality Engineer at our Battery Cell Development Center in the United States to own electrode process quality and develop robust controls for manufacturing and scale‑up.

You will collaborate with process engineering, manufacturing engineering, operations, supplier quality, and product engineering to define critical quality requirements and drive structured problem solving from pilot builds through production.