Lead Quality Control Technician – Battery Manufacturing

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

401K retirement program

Annual bonus program

Education Assistance

Employee recognition

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is seeking a Lead Quality Control Technician to own quality performance in a high-volume lithium-ion battery setting near De Soto, Kansas. You will drive nonconformance resolution, perform advanced data analysis, and mentorTechnical staff to maintain rigorous quality standards.

The role emphasizes CAPA, SPC, and process improvement across manufacturing operations, with collaboration across operations, engineering, and maintenance to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• 4+ years in quality assurance, quality control, or manufacturing inspection.
• Deep understanding of quality systems, manufacturing processes, and inspection methodologies.
• Strong experience managing complex nonconformances and driving systemic quality improvements.
• Advanced root cause analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of SPC and Cp/Cpk with data-driven decision making.
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, PPAP.
• Ability to work independently with ownership and accountability.
• Proficient in data analysis tools (Excel, dashboards).
• Safety-conscious and able to meet physical job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Apply quality standards across products and processes.
• Evaluate and disposition complex nonconformances with containment and resolution.
• Perform audits to ensure quality controls are effective.
• Guide inspection methods, testing strategies, and measurement systems.
• Support NPI and process changes with quality input and risk assessment.
• Maintain quality records and traceability across the operation.
• Operate tools and equipment within the area.
• Lead CAPA processes and corrective actions.
• Develop dashboards and data monitoring to detect risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on quality improvements.

Skills

Quality assurance

Quality control

Manufacturing inspection

SPC

Cp/Cpk

Root cause analysis

DMAIC

PFMEA

Control Plans

MSA

PPAP

Excel

Data visualization

Python

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering

Certified Quality Technician (CQT)

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

Six Sigma Green Belt

Six Sigma Black Belt

OSHA 10- or 30-Hour General Industry Certification

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

MES

PFMEA

Control Plans

MSA

PPAP

Python

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is seeking a Lead Quality Control Technician to own quality performance in a high-volume lithium-ion battery setting near De Soto, Kansas. You will drive nonconformance resolution, perform advanced data analysis, and mentorTechnical staff to maintain rigorous quality standards.

The role emphasizes CAPA, SPC, and process improvement across manufacturing operations, with collaboration across operations, engineering, and maintenance to ensure safe,