Quality Management Systems Engineer

Job DescriptionJob Description

AESC is looking to add a Quality Management Systems Engineer to our team in Florence, South Carolina

• Full-Time
• On-site: Florence, SC

About AESC US LLC

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The company's leading-edge technology and reliability are enabling and accelerating the transition to clean energy solutions. Through rapid expansion, AESC batteries will soon power more than 1,000,000 electric vehicles for the world's top automakers. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, China, UK, France, Spain, and the U.S.

AESC Mission

Our mission is to solve the challenges for a sustainable future. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

The Quality Management Systems (QMS) Engineer is responsible for developing and sustain the Quality Management System in line with the required industry standards (including: IATF 16949, VDA6.3), accreditation requirements and business requirements across the organization through existing and new procedures. Manage the audit program (internal and external) to ensure that all nonconformities raised against certification bodies and internal standards during audits are effectively corrected and independently verified. Lead the team to achieve quality management system targets for customers and continuous improvement objectives.

What You Will Do

• Oversee and ensure compliance with the organization’s quality management system, policies and procedures.
• Monitor and review the performance of the quality system with department managers and provide guidance for compliance to established standards.
• Oversee the training and development of quality system personnel.
• Develop auditing plans and manage the auditing process to ensure compliance with IATF16949 and VDA standards.
• Create and maintain local documents, standards and records associated with the quality system in alignment with global initiatives and compliance standards provided.
• Monitor the effectiveness of the corrective action process and ensure corrective and preventative actions are taken.
• Coordinate external audits with customers and accreditation bodies with local team in support of IATF, VDA and Customer expectations.
• Support supplier audits in regards to supplier quality systems and accreditation compliance.
• Develop and implement quality assurance standards.
• Monitor quality standards and provide guidance and recommendation of QMS changes to plant leadership.
• Lead and maintain local internal audit program to ensure identified corrective actions are closed out in a timely manner.
• Manage and drive closure for identified non-conformances and audit gap analysis.
• Oversee change management program to ensure changes are adequately documented and completed in compliance with local policies.
• Conducts job functions with minimal guidance and follow-up. Leads and delegates various responsibilities, as required, to project core team members or vehicle processor. Outlines and reports on completion status, open issues, action plans, problem analysis (including departmental or core team process issues) and makes recommendations to the core team, manager, quality assurance and core team management, if required, at planned milestones. Consults and supports other engineers in the above.
• Develops and publishes updates to AESC quality standards for customers, including quality system, quality system audit and product approval requirements. Develops supplier base quality system audit program. Supports vehicle processor in developing quality standards and audit programs. Develops, updates and maintains quality assurance departmental work instructions.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business or a related field is required or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Strong knowledge of IATF16949 and VDA6.3 quality standards.
• IATF16949 and/or VDA 6.3 Lead Auditor Certification
• A minimum of 1 year of directly related IATF and VDA Compliance auditing.
• Strong written and verbal communication proficiency in English
• At least 1 year of experience in the development of quality processes & documentation supporting a fast-paced manufacturing and production environment is required.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data.
• Ability to prioritize and pivot daily activities driven by production urgency.

What is “Nice to Have”

• Background in supporting a highly technical automotive-related manufacturing environment is highly desired.
• Proficiency in additional languages beyond English is advantageous, as it aligns with our global operations and enhances communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Cross-Cultural Experience: Previous experience working in cross-cultural environments, or a demonstrated understanding of cultural nuances would be beneficial, given our global presence and diverse team.
• Start-up Experience: Experience or familiarity with the dynamics of start-up environments, showcasing an ability to thrive in agile and fast-paced settings.

Travel

Occasional domestic and international travel required.

What We Offer

Welcome to AESC, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission.

We offer:

• Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a rewarding bonus program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

Application Process

Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your application allows us to learn more about you and find potential fits within our team. We strive to respond to all applicants promptly, though times may vary with submission volume. If you don't receive an immediate response, it doesn't reflect on your candidacy; we'll keep your application for future opportunities. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as we improve our application process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.

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