Quality Engineer

NPAworldwide; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a Quality Engineer to support and improve quality systems, processes, and product performance in a lithium battery separator manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, and Production to meet customer requirements and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field, experience with IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001, strong analytical skills, and a track record of driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or related.
• Experience with IATF 16949 ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001 quality systems, root cause analysis, and process improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures in manufacturing, laboratory, and environmental settings.
• Identify opportunities to improve product quality and operational efficiency.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and product quality performance.
• Investigate defects, process deviations, and customer complaints.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Participate in process validation, qualification, and product testing.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize SPC, PFMEA, control plans, and quality tools to drive improvements.
• Drive projects on quality, scrap reduction, and process variation.
• Maintain quality documentation and CAPA processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Quality systems knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or related

ASQ certification or equivalent quality certification

Tools

SPC

PFMEA

Control plans

5 Why analysis

Fishbone diagrams

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving quality systems, manufacturing processes, and product performance within a lithium battery separator manufacturing environment. The Quality Engineer works with Operations, Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, and Production teams to ensure products meet customer requirements, regulatory standards, and internal quality expectations. The Quality Engineer needs IATF 16949 ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001. Background and strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, experience with manufacturing quality systems, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, process efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Follow all manufacturing, laboratory, and environmental safety procedures consistently.
• Promote and support a culture where safety is prioritized in all activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve product quality and operational efficiency.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and product quality performance.
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Investigate product defects, process deviations, and customer complaints.
• Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Participate in process validation, qualification, and product testing activities.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize quality tools such as SPC, PFMEA, control plans, 5 Why analysis, and fishbone diagrams.
• Drive process improvement projects on quality, scrap reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement focused on reducing defects, waste, and process variation.
• Utilize data analysis and problem-solving tools to drive quality improvements.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations that support operational excellence.
• Build working relationships across Quality, Operations, Engineering, R&D, and Production teams.
• Ensure quality inspections, testing, reporting, and documentation are completed on schedule.
• Maintain ownership of assigned projects, investigations, and quality initiatives.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and commitment to product quality and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, internal quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with internal audits, external audits, and customer quality assessments.
• Maintain quality documentation, procedures, work instructions, and records.
• Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or related required.
• ASQ certification or equivalent quality certification preferred.
• 35 years of quality engineering experience in battery manufacturing, coatings, plastics, chemical processing, automotive, or industrial manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with IATF 16949 ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001 quality systems, root cause analysis, and process improvement methodologies required.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of quality systems, auditing, and manufacturing quality standards.
• Experience with SPC, PFMEA, control plans, and statistical analysis tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality reporting systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

This is a Plant Startup with tremendous opportunity for growth.

Salary

• Salary Type: Annual Salary
• Salary Min: $90,000
• Salary Max: $110,000
• Currency Type: USD