Manufacturing Quality Control Engineer

American Lithium Energy (ALE); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Lithium Energy (ALE) is seeking a Manufacturing QC Engineer to support quality control activities for lithium-ion battery manufacturing. You will execute quality-related activities, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support design and process transfers, production quality, and continuous improvement.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication with design and production teams, and ability to drive root cause analyses and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (B.S.) or Master’s (M.S.) degree, preferably in a scientific or engineering discipline
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Ability to mentor team members in technical qualification/validation activities
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities

Responsibilities

• Support design transfer and process transfer activities for lithium-ion battery manufacturing
• Lead troubleshooting on production line; perform Root Cause Analyses and implement corrective actions
• Analyze process data to identify opportunities to reduce failures, improve yields, and enhance process performance
• Participate in design reviews and pre-validation assessments of new products and processes; ensure appropriate process controls and documentation
• Collaborate with Product Development teams to support design transfer activities and ensure alignment with internal procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
• Verify that equipment, instrumentation, and software remain in a validated and compliant state
• Review proposed changes by conducting risk assessments and evaluating verification/validation approaches and documentation
• Develop and support sampling plans and perform data analysis for design verification, test methods, and incoming inspection activities
• Communicate results clearly to stakeholders and support data-driven decision-making on critical process issues
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet project timelines and balance cost, schedule, and performance considerations
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and quality processes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

BS or MS in science/engineering

Job description

The Manufacturing QC Engineer supports quality control activities to ensure products and processes meet established standards and regulatory requirements. This role focuses on execution of quality-related activities, data-driven problem solving, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support design and process transfers, production quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong attention to detail and effective communication with design and production teams are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support design transfer and process transfer activities for lithium-ion battery manufacturing
• Provide engineering support and lead troubleshooting activities on the production line; perform systematic and documented Root Cause Analyses and implement corrective actions
• Analyze process data to identify opportunities to reduce failures, improve yields, and enhance process performance
• Participate in design reviews and pre-validation assessments of new products and processes; ensure appropriate process controls and documentation are in place
• Collaborate with Product Development teams to support design transfer activities and ensure alignment with internal procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
• Verify that equipment, instrumentation, and software remain in a validated and compliant state
• Review proposed changes by conducting risk assessments and evaluating verification/validation approaches and documentation
• Develop and support sampling plans and perform data analysis for design verification, test methods, and incoming inspection activities
• Communicate results clearly to stakeholders and support data-driven decision-making on critical process issues
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet project timelines and balance cost, schedule, and performance considerations
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and quality processes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (B.S.) or Master’s (M.S.) degree, preferably in a scientific or engineering discipline
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• Technical and administrative capability to execute routine job responsibilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to mentor team members in technical qualification/validation activities

Experience

• Minimum of eight (3) years of relevant experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., AS9100D or ISO 9001)
• Experience in lithium-ion battery manufacturing preferred
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory expectations (ISO, AS9100D)
• Understanding of design control principles
• Knowledge of statistical methods for quality analysis and process improvement

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing environment (may include cleanroom and dry room conditions)
• Standing for extended periods
• PPE required (gloves, goggles, ESD gear)

Physical Requirements

• Capable of standing and walking for extended periods
• Must be able to bend, squat, reach, and climb on a frequent basis
• Must be able to lift, pull and push up to 35lbs