Manager, Quality

Description & Requirements

Job Description

AESC is looking to add a Quality Control Manager to our team in Florence, South Carolina

• Full-Time
• On-site in 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 Control Manager coordinates and manages the activities of inline quality control validation (warranty, supplier, customer). Manages and mentors quality control supervisors, technologists and technicians as they perform quality validation checks and manufacturing line process audits. Manages team across multiple shifts and coordinates activities between operations and QC. Controls departmental costs, scrap, purchased supplies, and quality of products while supporting uptime targets.

What You Will Do

• Coordinates the development and planning of new programs and events.
• Responsible for goals and objectives as they pertain to quality, cost, delivery, and safety.
• Responsible for ensuring quality standards are obtained in support of production and manufacturing targets.
• Maintains a positive employee relations environment.
• Establishes and monitors quality performance to cost budgets. Implements proper measures to continually reduce costs.
• Assists the production and engineering departments with investigations and resolutions of chronic or severe in-plant quality problems. Participate in site material disposition and review of discrepant materials (DRB, NCR, MRB).
• Establishes and monitors quality performance within the department.
• Uses good problem-solving techniques to identify root cause. Implements actions to eliminate further occurrences.
• Administers shop floor management systems to ensure compliance and increase customer satisfaction.
• Monitors safety performance daily and facilitates implementation of action to improve safety performance. Proactive in identifying and addressing safety concerns before an accident occurs.
• Plans for new projects and processes based upon information from engineering and management that affects assigned area of responsibility. Contacts other workgroups within the company to obtain their services and support for determining content and timing of these new processes.
• Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards.
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards.
• Supervises and provides leadership, coaching, guidance, training and staff development; interviews and selects unit employees; plans and evaluates employee performance; recommends merit increases, transfers and promotions; counsels and disciplines employees as necessary; recommends termination when appropriate; and monitors time and attendance of subordinates.
• As necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative.
• Performs all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner.

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 read, write, speak, and hear.
• Ability to remain in stationary position 75% of the time.
• Ability to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Ability to constantly operate a computer, calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Ability to lift, push and / or pull up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to bend, lift and / or twist.

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.

Qualifications

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in a related Engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of directly related professional-level Engineering or managerial experience
• Minimum of 2 years in an engineering or manager role exhibiting leadership skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and other PC applications
• In-depth understanding of lithium battery manufacturing, product knowledge, battery manufacturing processes and equipment, and related information systems.
• Preferred experience in NPW, APW, TPS, or similar lean manufacturing production system training and execution.
• Six Sigma and VDA Core tools preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; report writing skills, presentation abilities, and motivational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with all staff levels and disciplines is a must. Able to work cross-functionally with staff in Operations, Production, Engineering, Quality, Human Resources, etc.
• Formal problem-solving experience on complex issues. (CAPA, 8D, 5Why)
• Outstanding planning, scheduling, and organizational and demonstrated leadership skills.

Travel

Occasional domestic and international travel required.

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