Senior Process Quality Engineer, Battery Pack Manufacturing

Energy Jobline ZR; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotion Inc. in Manteno, IL is seeking a Senior Process Quality Engineer (PQE) to own quality for Battery Pack manufacturing. You will drive FPY, yield, process capability, and defect reduction while supporting ramp-up and production stability.

Hands-on leadership on the factory floor is essential. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in production or process quality, with experience in battery module/pack manufacturing and strong knowledge of IATF 16949/ISO 9001.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in production quality and process quality in manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading manufacturing quality issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting NPI, product launches, pilot builds, or production ramp-up activities.
• Strong understanding of IATF 16949 and/or ISO 9001 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze production and quality data, including defect rates, return rates, and CP K/PPK/CMK where applicable.
• Identify trends and potential issues and propose preventive measures to reduce risks.
• Organize root cause analysis of quality issues and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Manage the non-conforming product area on the production line and maintain ledger.
• Oversee rework and repair areas and establish related ledgers and procedures.
• Confirm implementation of control plans on the production line and action plans.
• Guide and train operators to ensure quality processes are followed on the line.
• Regularly inspect each production process and propose improvements.
• Manage inspectors and conduct hierarchical audits per control plans and standards.
• Develop standard inspection guidelines.
• Maintain records of quality activities, audits, and corrective actions.
• Track industry best practices and promote factory quality systems and process optimization.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical field

Job description

Gotion Inc. in Manteno, IL is seeking a Senior Process Quality Engineer (PQE) to own quality for Battery Pack manufacturing. You will drive FPY, yield, process capability, and defect reduction while supporting ramp-up and production stability.

Hands-on leadership on the factory floor is essential. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in production or process quality, with experience in battery module/pack manufacturing and strong knowledge of IATF 16949/ISO 9001.