Quality Engineer II - Battery Cell QA & Continuous Improvement

Anzu-Partners; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Stock options

Job summary

South 8 Technologies, Inc. is developing breakthrough battery chemistry and advanced cell manufacturing processes in San Diego, CA. We seek a Quality Engineer II to support our QMS, supplier development, and production quality initiatives.

You will lead quality control activities, perform data-driven investigations, and collaborate with engineering and suppliers to deliver high-quality cells for growing customer programs.

Qualifications

• BS + 3-5 years of production or laboratory experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with accurate data logging.
• Solid understanding of quality methods, metrics, and statistics.
• Familiarity with measurement and inspection techniques.
• Experience with ERP/MES systems is a plus.
• Experience in battery cell production is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide QA support for production issues and regulatory compliance.
• Review Customer POs for quality requirements and coordinate with teams.
• Act as customer advocate, supporting complaint resolution and requirements.
• Promote continual improvement and analyze production data.
• Perform defect investigations and oversee corrective actions.
• Monitor supplier performance and support supplier quality efforts.
• Issue supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) as needed.
• Support new product introductions with QA input.
• Maintain quality control processes and report audit results.
• Operate lab equipment and test instruments; ensure safety protocols.
• Follow SOPs and participate in ISO-compliant process improvements.
• Maintain organized workspace and assist cross-departmental initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Data logging

Statistical analysis

MS Office

Problem solving

Education

BS in engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

Job description

South 8 Technologies, Inc. is developing breakthrough battery chemistry and advanced cell manufacturing processes in San Diego, CA. We seek a Quality Engineer II to support our QMS, supplier development, and production quality initiatives.

You will lead quality control activities, perform data-driven investigations, and collaborate with engineering and suppliers to deliver high-quality cells for growing customer programs.