Engineer, Quality

WHO WE ARE:

NOVONIX is a leading battery technology company revolutionizing the global lithium-ion battery industry with innovative, sustainable technologies, high-performance materials, and more efficient production methods. The company manufactures industry-leading battery cell testing equipment, is growing its high-performance synthetic graphite anode material manufacturing operations, and has developed an all-dry, zero-waste cathode synthesis process. Through advanced R&D capabilities, proprietary technology, and strategic partnerships, NOVONIX has gained a prominent position in the electric vehicle and energy storage systems battery industry and is powering a cleaner energy future. To learn more, visit us at www.novonixgroup.com, LinkedIn and X.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary, benefits, and paid time off
• Smart, collaborative team members
• A chance to reduce the carbon footprint and work toward a cleaner energy future

Role Summary:
Based in Chattanooga, TN in the Anode Materials Division, the Quality Engineer will report to the Quality Control Manager. The Quality Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with certifications, customer requirements, and established quality standards. This role works cross-functionally with all departments to identify quality issues, support production, and ensure that processes consistently meet established quality standards.

Responsibilities include:
• Lead or participate in root cause investigation of internal and external quality issues, determine appropriate corrective/preventative action, and ensure actions are effective
• Ensure control of nonconforming material and coordinate review of nonconforming material
• Analyze quality data, generate quality reporting metrics, charts, and supporting documentation, and identify areas for improvement
• Lead and/or Support APQP/PPAP Elements:
o Generate and/or modify Control Plans
o Lead and/or Assist with DFMEAs and PFMEAs
o Conduct Process Capability Analysis
o Prepare PPAP Packages
• Lead or support quality processes such as change control, internal and certification audits, and improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Lead or assist with development of Quality Management System (QMS) elements, polices, and procedures
• Analyze customer requirements, define necessary actions, communicate them across the organization, and audit to ensure proper implementation
• Interact with a wide variety of stakeholders, including other teams, customers, and vendors to solve complex and/or urgent problems

You are:
• An experienced quality engineer with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a quality related role in a manufacturing environment with processes certified to ISO 9001
• A professional with a bachelors degree, preferably in science or engineering
• Passionate about solving problems and improving quality
• Experienced with quality IT systems (LIMS, SPC, MES, etc.)
• Focused on collaboration, communication, and willingness to help
• Experienced using the 8D or similar problem solving method
• Comfortable with ambiguity and changing environments
• Able to understand applicable quality standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, etc.) and the controls necessary to achieve and maintain compliance with the standards
• Detail-oriented, have a bias for action, and possess a high level of integrity

Extra awesome if you also have:
• Carbon, graphite, or bulk product manufacturing experience
• IATF 16949 Certification experience
• Previous facility startup experience
• Experience with sampling plan development and modification

One dream. One team. One NOVONIX.

LEARN MORE:

Check us out at NOVONIX

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

At NOVONIX, we cherish the value that diversity brings and believe that it makes our teams stronger and better able to serve our industry. We're committing ourselves to inclusivity by building a company that embraces different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

If you see a job posting you believe you would excel at, but don't meet 100% of the qualifications, we'd still love to hear from you. Just make sure to include a cover letter and explain why you'd be a great fit for the job. As an equal opportunity employer, we want to make sure everyone gets a fair chance.

NOVONIX prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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