QA Engineer

Green Energy Origin (GEO); Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Energy Origin (GEO) is seeking a QA Engineer for its Memphis manufacturing site. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with customer requirements and internal quality standards while stabilizing plant operations during the transition period.

The role involves monitoring production quality, supporting quality audits, and continuous improvement initiatives, making it essential for those with a strong background in chemical engineering and experience in manufacturing quality engineering.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing quality engineering.
• Experience with structured quality systems such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Experience with root cause analysis tools: 5 Why, Fishbone, CAPA.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and maintenance of plant quality systems.
• Monitor production quality performance and deviations.
• Coordinate and monitor incoming, in-process, and final quality inspections.

Skills

Problem-solving ability

Hands-on factory support mindset

Structured documentation capability

Cross-functional communication skills

Education

Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP QM

Statistical quality tools (SPC)

Job description

The QA Engineer is responsible for supporting quality assurance activities at the Memphis electrolyte manufacturing site. This role ensures compliance with customer requirements, internal quality standards, and regulatory expectations, while supporting stable plant operation during the transition period and post‑acquisition ramp‑up phase.

The position plays a key role in customer quality response, process quality monitoring, documentation control, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Quality Control

• Support implementation and maintenance of plant quality systems
• Monitor production quality performance and deviations
• Review batch records and production documentation
• Support investigation of nonconformities and process deviations
• Ensure traceability of raw materials and finished products

2. Customer Quality Support

• Support customer quality audits and documentation requests
• Respond to customer complaints and quality inquiries
• Participate in root cause investigations (RCA)
• Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Maintain communication with customer quality teams when required

Especially important for:

• battery manufacturers
• automotive OEM–related customers

3. Quality System Management

Support maintenance and implementation of:

• ISO 9001
• IATF 16949 (preferred)
• internal QA procedures
• document control systems

4. Incoming / In‑Process / Final Inspection

Coordinate and monitor:

• raw material quality verification
• in‑process quality checkpoints
• final product inspection
• laboratory test result review

Typical electrolyte‑related parameters include:

• impurity levels
• conductivity
• composition accuracy

5. Audit Support

Support:

• internal audits

Prepare:

• quality reports
• deviation summaries
• corrective action tracking

6. Transition Support (Critical for First Year)

During the first year after acquisition:

• support transfer of quality documentation from previous operator
• assist implementation of GEO quality standards
• stabilize plant quality workflow
• coordinate with global QA teams

Required Qualifications

• Chemical Engineering
• or related field
• 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing quality engineering
• Experience with structured quality systems such as:
• ISO 9001
• IATF 16949
• or similar
• Experience with root cause analysis tools:
• 5 Why
• Fishbone
• CAPA

Preferred Qualifications

Strongly preferred:

• Experience in chemical manufacturing
• Experience with liquid chemical products
• Experience supporting automotive or battery customers
• Experience in electrolyte or lithium‑ion battery materials industry

Additional advantages:

• SAP QM experience
• statistical quality tools (SPC)

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• strong problem‑solving ability
• hands‑on factory support mindset
• structured documentation capability
• cross‑functional communication skills
• ability to work in a transition environment
• ability to interact with international teams

This role requires:

• regular presence on the production floor
• interaction with operations and laboratory teams
• participation in customer communications when needed
• flexibility during plant transition phase