Quality Engineer - Start-up/Battery Industry

Henpen Corporation; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Henpen Corporation is seeking a Quality Engineer in Johnson City, Tennessee, to support and improve quality systems, manufacturing processes, and product performance in a lithium battery separator environment.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, and Production to meet customer requirements, regulatory standards, and internal quality expectations. A strong IATF 16949/ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001 background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or related required.
• ASQ certification or equivalent quality certification preferred.
• 3–5 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.

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.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Tools

SPC

PFMEA

Control plans

Job description

Quality Engineer

Johnson City, Tennessee, USA

90000-110000

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.
• 3–5 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