Project Quality Management Engineer

Contemporary Amperex Technology USA Inc; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company  匹

Paid time-off and company holidays

Professional development and growth

Job summary

Contemporary Amperex Technology USA Inc. (CATU) is seeking a Customer Quality Engineer to drive quality across customer issues in automotive and energy storage.

The role focuses on coordinating with customers and internal teams, applying quality tools, and supporting product development and manufacturing improvements on site in Michigan. The ideal candidate has a engineering degree, strong quality and project management background, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or above in relevant engineering fields preferred.
• Quality and project management background required.
• Familiar with automotive and battery industries and related standards.
• Strong communication and coordination skills; ability to solve complex problems.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of quality toolbox (8D, RCA, FMEA).

Responsibilities

• Handle quality-related activities directly from customers and coordinate with parties on issues.
• Manage status of customer quality issues and update the electronic system timely.
• Promote process quality improvement and assist in new product development to avoid issues.
• Coordinate with project managers to align project processes.
• Participate in product development, industrialization, and supplier quality plans.
• Develop quality assurance plans and identify quality risks.
• Assist in material selection/modification and disseminate materials analysis methods.
• Monitor process activity, project progress, and SR reviews; upgrade major quality issues.

Skills

Quality management

Project management

Automotive industry knowledge

Battery industry knowledge

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Problem solving

English fluency

Mandarin (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial engineering, Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Chemistry or related

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Contemporary Amperex Technology (USA), Inc. (CATU) is a U.S. subsidiary of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), a global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of advanced electric vehicle and energy storage batteries. Established in Michigan in 2017, CATU has played a critical role in advancing electric mobility and energy resilience in the U.S.

Our Vision

To become a globally leading innovative technology corporation, contribute meaningfully to sustainable energy solutions, and provide a platform that supports both the professional and personal growth of our employees.

Key responsibility

• Handle all quality-related activities directly from customers, coordinate with different parties on customer issues, efficiently manage the status of customers' quality issues and requests, and update to the electronic management system in a timely basis.
• Promote process quality improvement and assist in new product development activities to avoid quality issues and achieve department KPI targets.
• Handle customer site material sorting and assist our engineers) to deliver failure analysis/material analysis result to the customer. Conduct complex investigations, failure analysis, and material characterization throughout all phases of a product life cycle to assist product development in meeting cost, quality, and timing objectives. Support manufacturing in process and materials improvements and in resolving production issues using engineering disciplines (i.e. FMEA, 8D, DOE, etc.).
• Cooperate with project managers to coordinate the project process;
• Participate in the product development plans, industrialization plans, supplier quality plans, and logistics chain planning;
• Develop project quality assurance plan;
• Quality risk identification and control;
• Development of quality problem management;
• Assist in completing product specifications and quality assurance agreements.
• Participate in product material selection/modification process. Develop, document, and disseminate specialized materials analysis, characterization, test methods, and procedures as required to meet customer needs.
• Development process activity monitoring:
• Process compliance monitoring;
• Project progress monitoring;
• Coordinating the project stage SR review;
• Upgrade processing of major quality issues in project development;
• Monitoring product and component development mature stage;
• Acceptance and release confirmation of industrialized production lines;
• Improve the internal project activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or above in Industrial engineering, Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Chemistry or Engineering related majors are preferred.
• Quality and project managing background
• Familiar with automotive industry, battery industry, battery structure principle, battery common maintenance knowledge, state and Federal laws.
• Strong communication and coordination skills and the ability to solve complex problems.
• Strong MS Excel and PowerPoint Skills
• Understanding of quality toolbox (8D RCA, ICA, FMEA, tolerance, control and inspection standards, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a customer quality engineer in the automotive or energy storage industry
• Fluent in English and Mandarin

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Regular, predictable on-site attendance is an essential function of this role.
• Ability to move throughout offices, manufacturing facilities, and construction areas, including walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and climbing stairs or ladders.
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25–50 pounds, with occasional heavier lifting as required, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in varied environments, including offices, industrial, and construction settings.
• Willingness to travel to other job sites as business needs require.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, in accordance with applicable law.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time-off and company holidays.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

CATU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employment Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. CATU reserves the right to modify, revise, or add job responsibilities as business needs evolve. Employment with CATU is at-will, meaning either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

Export Control & Data Security Compliance

This position may involve access to sensitive systems or information subject to U.S. export control and data security regulations. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s ability to comply with applicable laws and company policies related to data protection and controlled information access.