**Overview** Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Customer Quality Engineer? 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:** We are proud to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art Li-ion battery factory, set amidst the beautiful Kansas City Metro. This groundbreaking green-field factory will serve as a pioneering hub for innovation in sustainable energy solutions. If you are passionate about contributing to a sustainable future and being part of a dynamic team shaping the electric vehicle revolution, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join us as full-time, on-site team members at our new, state-of-the-art factory located in the thriving city of DeSoto, Kansas. **Job Summary:** We are seeking a highly motivated engineer with a laboratory experience to join our team at Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA). This Customer Quality Engineer will be primarily focused on implementing and completing routine battery tests. They will analyze test results, investigate root causes of failures, and recommend corrective actions while maintaining and developing SOPs for battery handling and testing. They will be evaluating and reporting results, managing test equipment, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders for the world's largest lithium-ion battery initiative. **Essential Duties:** + Conduct routine performance, safety, and on-going reliability testing on lithium-ion cells per specifications and procedures with high levels of safety and accuracy. + Maintain, evaluate, follow, and develop SOPs that detail safe handling, testing, storage, and disposal practices for lithium-ion batteries. + Operate, maintain, and trouble shoot multiple laboratory equipment types, i.e. cell charging/discharging/overcharging, impact and drop tests, vibration tests, data acquisition, and many others. + Analyze test results and use statistics to identify trends. + Record, communicate, and report results and concepts using technical and layman’s terminology. + Ensure laboratory cleanliness and 6S standards are met. + Anticipate and investigate failure modes and root causes, recommend, and implement mitigation and corrective actions. + Assist with hands-on training of quality laboratory technicians. + Troubleshoot routine issues and actively assists others in identifying problems and finding solutions to fix it. + Lead effective and timely containment actions and treatment of nonconforming product. + Communicate with different levels of the organization to resolve quality issues. + Engage in quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing product quality, process improvements or reducing defects. + Collaborate with cross-functional internal and external stakeholders. + Ensure adherence to quality, general plant and PECNA policies and procedures. **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:** + To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees’, 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. 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: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred** **Education** + Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field. + Preferred: N/A **Essential Qualifications** + 3 years of laboratory experience + Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles. + The ability to succeed with ambiguity and adapt quickly. + Strong verbal and written communication skills for clearly reporting issues and collaborating + Proficiency in documenting test results, inspection findings, and other relevant information accurately and comprehensively. + Ability to perform basic statistical processes to data. + Working knowledge of metrology, measuring techniques, and equipment. + Demonstrated proficiency in 100% of technical inspection processes and techniques. + Working knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and regulatory requirements (e.g., UL, CE, RoHS). + Ability to quickly learn the organization’s production processes. + Collaborative nature with willingness to learn from and accept guidance from others. + Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. **Preferred Qualifications:** + 5+ years of laboratory experience + Advanced technical or management degree. + Experience with lithium-ion Cell testing and or manufacturing. + Deep knowledge of product testing and evaluation, i.e. SPC, DOE, HALT, HASS, ORT, regulatory criteria, industrial standards, etc. + Six-sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement project experience. + Demonstrated understanding in PECNA HPC. + Experience working with and/or designing data processing softwares and dashboards such as Laboratory Information Management Systems, Power BI, Foundry, or similar. + 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 License(s):** + None **Preferred Certification(s):** + None **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 **About Us:** At the heart of this visionary project, Panasonic is committed to manufacturing cutting-edge cylindrical lithium-ion cells that will power the future of electric mobility. These cells will be meticulously crafted to meet the growing demands of the automotive industry, supporting various electric vehicle manufacturers in their quest for eco-friendly transportation solutions. This role presents a unique chance to be at the forefront of innovation, working within a forward-thinking organization that is committed to environmental responsibility and the advancement of green technology. Be a part of our mission to power the future and make a difference in the world of electric mobility with Panasonic! **Supplemental Information:** Pre-employment drug testing is required. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction. Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. **Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.** REQ-150155