Quality Control Inspector I - Assembly, Nights D-Shift

Panasonic Avionics Corporation; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Free shuttle

Job summary

Panasonic Energy is seeking a Quality Control Inspector I to support quality assurance in battery production. The role involves auditing processes, inspecting cells, and testing samples to ensure conformance to specifications, with a focus on reducing defects and maintaining safety and quality across pre-production and mass production environments.

The position requires 1–2 years in quality control/inspection, familiarity with quality tools, and strong data-recording skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of quality control/inspection experience.
• Familiarity with quality management tools (control charts, FTA, FMEA).
• Dexterity for repetitive hand motions and accurate record-keeping.
• Ability to read product data sheets and confirm conformance to specs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with auditing, monitoring, and testing of finished goods against standards.
• Support random sampling and testing in battery production.
• Report deviations and liaise with Quality Assurance to resolve issues.
• Contribute to defect reduction and quality improvements through data analysis.

Skills

Quality control

Quality inspection

MS Office

Reading data sheets

English proficiency

Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

Control charts

FTA

FMEA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Do you want to join a team that’s changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Quality Control Inspector I? Then Panasonic Energy is looking for you! Check out the job description. Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Job Title: Quality Control Inspector I

Shift: D-shift (Nights)

Department: Quality

The Quality Control Inspector I is responsible for supporting and assisting in auditing, monitoring, and determining the quality of manufacturing processes and/or outputs against defined internal and regulatory standards. Will work with Quality Control Inspector II and III levels to support the testing of random samples of finished goods. Reporting manufacturing process deviations and defects in finished goods and liaising with Quality Assurance to troubleshoot and resolve problems.

Essential Duties:

• Helps support quality control systems in battery production
• Assists with inspection work on cells to determine if specifications are met
• Helps with analysis to check for safety and performance from pre-production and mass production environments
• Collect product data from the manufacturing process
• Helps to carry out analysis and evaluation of sample cell data through specific factors to reduce defects and improve battery performance
• Provides support to the cell manufacturing process through audits on defect prevention to assure production quality

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education:

• Basic/Required: High School Diploma, GED
• Preferred: Associates degree in a Science or engineering

MUST-HAVES:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of quality control and quality inspection background
• 1+ years familiarity with quality management tools such as controls chart, FTA, and FMEA
• Must possess excellent dexterity and nimbleness with repetitive hand motions
• Practical experience with materials analysis, testing, and chemical analysis equipment
• Skilled with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Ability to read product data sheets and confirm conformance of products to specifications
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

NICE-TO-HAVES:

• A background as a quality inspector in high-volume manufacturing is strongly desired
• Experience in defect reduction of high-volume manufacturing products
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal abilities

Preferred License(s):

• None

Preferred Certification(s):

• None

Physical Demands:

Physical Activities:

• Sit: 10%
• Walk: 20%
• Stand: 40%
• Lift: 30%

Required Lifting and Carrying:

• Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 35 lbs.: Frequent
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Frequent

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well‑being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP)– 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits– Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance– Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs–Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program – High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
• On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events
• Free Shuttle: Rides to and from work!

Where You'll Be

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

Who We Are

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.

Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.

As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.

Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.

We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

We Take Opportunity Seriously

At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities,

Supplemental Information

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.