Quality Control Technician Lead - Level 5 (PECNA) Days

Panasonic Avionics Corporation; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Quality Lead, where your expertise in quality inspection and data analysis will drive excellence in manufacturing. You'll lead quality improvement initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role offers the chance to impact the world's largest lithium-ion battery initiative, enhancing product quality and operational efficiency. If you're passionate about quality assurance and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and grow in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in manufacturing or quality assurance.
• Strong knowledge of Python scripting and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement projects and training for inspectors.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve quality issues effectively.

Skills

Data Interpretation

Quality Improvement

Statistical Process Control

Root Cause Analysis

Python Scripting

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Foundry

Data Visualization Tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Quality Lead - Level 5 with a background in quality inspection process to join our team at Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA). As a Quality Lead, you will report to the Quality Supervisor and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper day-to-day execution of quality objectives, enhance product quality, and contribute to the success of the world's largest lithium-ion battery initiative.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

• Perform high-level data interpretation and analytics tied to Key Performance Indicators.
• Lead effective and timely containment actions and treatment of nonconforming materials, utilizing Python scripts, Foundry or other data visualization tools.
• Establish basic process alarms utilizing Python scripts and Foundry.
• Lead quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing product quality, process improvements or reducing defects.
• Provide direction and support as required for QA Inspectors and Operators in quality improvement projects.
• Lead hands-on training of inspectors to improve overall proficiency.
• Operate independently sometimes without written SOP’s, analyze data, and make decisions.
• Lead QA Inspectors and Technicians for proper implementation of quality control processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
• Independently execute product and process audits as required.
• Communicate with different levels of the organization to resolve quality issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and maintenance, to identify and resolve quality issues in a timely manner.
• Report quality issues, concerns, or deviations from standards to Supervisors and Engineers in a timely manner.
• Maintain detailed inspection, quality issues and deviation records as required.
• Function as the owner of area Key Performance Indicators.
• Lead the Quality Tech team in Quality Supervisor’s absence.
• Ensure adherence to quality, general plant and PECNA policies and procedures.
• Ensure area cleanliness and 6S standards are met.

Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education

• Required: High school diploma, GED or 2 years of prior experience in functional area.
• Preferred: Associate’s degree.

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of related work experience (manufacturing or similar industries).
• Working knowledge in programming scripts, data visualization tools and Foundry AI platforms with the ability to modify the scripts as required.
• Working knowledge in Statistical Process Control.
• Working knowledge in CAPA and Root Cause Analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience within QA functions with strong understanding in corrective actions and containment actions or equivalent previous work experience.

Physical Demands

Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:

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

Required Lifting and Carrying: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

For this position the required frequency is:

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

Supplemental Information: Pre-employment drug testing is required. 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.

Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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