Quality Engineer

• Full-Time
• On-site
• Bowling Green, Kentucky

About AESC US LLC

AESC is an exciting, newly created global organization committed to solving the challenges of a sustainable future and becoming the leading supplier of full-value-chain battery solutions. Our lithium-ion batteries can be found in nearly one million electric vehicles worldwide and have a stellar safety record of zero-critical issues. AESC US is leading the way in battery technology. We design and manufacture EV battery technology for various electric vehicles and equipment. We are working hard towards unlocking the full potential of sustainable energy and climate change mitigation. We will continue to build upon our successes and expand into new markets and industries, producing innovative and competitive products and technologies that advance the goal of a zero-carbon emission future. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, UK, China, 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

As a key member of AESC US LLC, you will play a crucial role in advancing our mission to lead in full-value-chain battery solutions for a sustainable future. You will work to improve the overall skill level of the Quality department in the Battery Plant where you will plan, direct, coordinate, and control quality activities in assigned work area to achieve established goals.

Your work within the Quality Team will directly impact our strategic goals and contribute to our position as a global leader in battery technology.

What You Will Do

• Develop programs and initiate activities to ensure the maintenance of an acceptable quality management system
• Monitor quality performance and resolve issues
• Recommend improvements to enhance departmental operation and prevent customer quality problems
• Contribute to building brand value and achieving enduring profitable growth
• Defines and establishes market-focused quality targets for all assigned products or processing plans. Support quality target development by generating and analyzing similar part history information (such as customer comments, warranty claim data, field reports and from innovative resources, when required)
• Able to perform standard quality engineering functions such as product compliance and capability, Customer 8D submittal, and problem-solving fundamentals. Should be able to understand the part layout and inspection, APQP activities, Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA) understanding and control plan completion. Additionally assist in internal audits, and layered process audits (LPAs)
• Confirm adequate completion of quality assurance plan (including, but not limited to supplier quality system improvement, initial sample inspection report, design and business reviews and vehicle processing center installation trials, and ability to submit PPAP packages prior to product launch. Support engineering and vehicle processors in developing installation quality and inspection standards
• Identify product or vehicle processing quality issues in the market, (including, but not limited to monthly warranty review and other established and innovative means, when necessary)
• Investigate and determine the need and responsibility for corrective action, initiate corrective action request, develop and issue appropriate field communication and confirm effective resolution
• Conduct job functions with minimal guidance and follow-up
• Lead and delegate various responsibilities, as required, to project core team members or vehicle processor
• Outline and report on completion status, open issues, action plans, problem analysis (including departmental or core team process issues) and make recommendations to the core team, manager, quality assurance and core team management, if required, at planned milestones
• Consult and support other engineers in the above
• Develop and publish updates to AESC quality standards for customers, including quality system, quality system audit and product approval requirements
• Develop supplier base quality system audit program
• Support vehicle processors in developing quality standards and audit programs
• Develop, update and maintain quality assurance departmental work instructions

What You Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related Engineering discipline (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering).
• Working knowledge of MS Office products
• Proficient knowledge of AutoCAD and Inventor
• Experience performing internal or external audits
• Experience working and leading a team across cultural and discipline boundaries
• Ability to apply math skills to solve real-world problems
• At least two years of related experience at the professional level
• Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards

What is “Nice to Have”?

• Six Sigma Certification
• VDA 6.3 experience
• Auditor certification for IATF 16949
• Prior co-op Level Engineering experience working in manufacturing
• Automotive OEM or Tier 1 Supplier
• Must be certified by ASQ or IRCA as a Quality Auditor or Engineer
• Background in supporting a highly technical automotive-related manufacturing environment is highly desired
• Knowledge of battery manufacturing, EV manufacturing, or refinery operations
• Proficiency in additional languages beyond English is advantageous
• Cross-cultural experience
• Manufacturing environment experience
• Start-up experience

What We Offer

Welcome to our state-of-the-art Gigafactory, 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. At AESC, we offer a comprehensive compensation package, including a competitive salary and a rewarding AESC bonus program. In addition, we provide a range of valuable benefits, such as 401(k), and health insurance. 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 of changing the world.

• 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
• 401(k) 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 listed, if you believe this role suits you well, we encourage you to apply. Your application gives us the opportunity to learn more about you and explore potential fits within our team.

Following the submission of your application, we are committed to providing timely responses to all applicants, though response times may vary depending on the volume of submissions. If you do not receive an immediate response, please rest assured that this in no way reflects on the quality of your candidacy. Your application will be retained in our files, and we may reach out to you for future roles that align with your skills and interests. As our organization experiences rapid growth, we appreciate your patience in this process. We are actively working each day to enhance our application procedures to ensure a smoother and more efficient experience for all applicants. Thank you for your understanding and enthusiasm for joining our dynamic team.

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 35 pounds.

Travel

Domestic and international travel up to 20%

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.