Quality Control Technician - Level 3 Nights (Thu, Fri, Sat, rotating Wed)

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Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Quality Control Technician - Level 3? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!
Responsibilities:

Summary: Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we're building the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you'll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.

Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you re passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

Job Summary: The Quality Control Technician - Level 3 plays a critical role in ensuring product compliance with internal and external quality standards within a high-volume lithium-ion battery manufacturing environment. This position supports day-to-day quality operations through advanced data analysis, hands-on inspections, and timely issue resolution. Working with minimal supervision, the technician collaborates closely with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to address defects and drive continuous improvement. Responsibilities also include maintaining detailed quality records, supporting audits, and contributing to compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

Essential Duties:

Quality Inspection & Data Analysis:

* Perform advanced data interpretation and analytics related to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
* Operate independently to analyze data and make quality-related decisions on the production floor and in laboratories
* Maintain detailed and accurate records of inspections, quality issues, and deviations
* Assist with product audits as directed by the Quality Supervisor

Defect Containment & Reporting:

* Support timely containment and treatment actions for nonconforming materials
* Report quality concerns or deviations from standards promptly to Supervisors and Engineers
* Assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions as needed

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

* Work with cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance to identify and resolve defects, bugs, and other quality concerns
* Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to process standardization efforts

Training & Compliance:

* Support the implementation of processes and procedures that ensure compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949)
* Train team members at the same or lower levels within the functional area

Operational Support:

* Operate and maintain tools and equipment within functional area
* Ensure cleanliness of work area and maintain 6S standards
* Ability to work all scheduled shift hours

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

* To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for our employees' protection, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Qualifications:  Required and/or Preferred

Education:

* Required: High school diploma, GED, or 2 years of prior experience in functional area

* Preferred: Associate or Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., Engineering, Quality, Industrial Technology)

Essential Qualifications:

* 3  years of related work experience in quality inspection, quality control, or a related manufacturing role
* Basic understanding of quality systems and processes
* Proficient in documenting test results, inspection findings, and deviations accurately and thoroughly
* Demonstrated ability to interpret technical documents such as SOPs, quality standards, and engineering specifications
* Familiarity with root cause analysis and nonconformance management
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills related to quality data and trends
* Effective communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork
* Competent in using standard quality tools, gauges, and measuring equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers)

Preferred Qualifications:

* 4  years of experience in a quality role within a high-volume manufacturing environment (automotive or battery industry preferred)
* Experience with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or IATF 16949
* Working knowledge of regulatory and customer compliance standards (e.g., UL, CE, RoHS)
* Prior involvement in corrective action planning and containment implementation
* Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
* Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis tools
* Alignment to Panasonic's seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

Preferred Certification(s):

* Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
* Six Sigma certification (Yellow Belt or higher)

Physical Demands:

Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:

* Sit: 10%
* Walk: 40%
* Stand: 40%
* Lift: 10%

Required Lifting and Carrying: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%)

For this position, the required frequency is:

* Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent
* Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent
* Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
* Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Occasional

Who We Are:

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you ll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.

This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our operations to De Soto, Kansas and build the world s largest lithium-ion battery factory. We will provide you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.

As an innovative thinker, you ll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.

Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.

We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

We Take Opportunity Seriously:

At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

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