Quality Assurance Engineer 1

Job title: Quality Assurance Engineer 1

About the Role The Quality Assurance Engineer 1 is responsible for ensuring a product or component meets the established standards of quality including reliability, usability and performance. This role directly supports manufacturing quality assurance involving failure investigations and root cause analysis using appropriate analysis process, skill and equipment. Communicate effectively within all levels of organization to discuss and resolve quality issues in a timely manner.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate Incoming, In-Process, and Outgoing product quality for compliance with standards
• Understand standard functional quality requirements and related inspection process
• Master the operation of the Quality test equipment to ensure accurate and reliable test results
• Perform daily Quality checks and random sampling to monitor production operations compliance to the specification
• Manage rejected products, material, and equipment which does not meet specification
• Identify, resolve, and confirm counter measure effectiveness on non-conforming product issues
• Work with cross functional Teams (Engineers / Technicians / Operators) to expediate complex problem resolution and problem prevention recurrence
• Maintain high standards of workmanship by monitoring manufacturing process capabilities to complete in-depth assessments and promote solutions
• Ensure compliance with Health/Safety/Environmental/and Fire regulations
• Champion a work environment focused on quality, communication, integration, and team collaboration
• Maintain cleanliness at the worksite in accordance with 5S standards: o Sort, Set in, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
• Perform various other duties and projects as assigned

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology
• 0 to 3+ years of experience in manufacturing related job or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience in a Quality or Manufacturing role in a fast-paced environment, including internship or co-op experience is a plus
• Battery production related knowledge a plus
• Knowledge of IATF16949 standards a plus
• Knowledge of Minitab, Six Sigma, 8D problem solving methodology a plus
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and technical presentations
• Critical thinking and an analytical approach to problem solving
• Strong self-motivation and desire to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to multitask and solve complex problems
• Bilingual (Korean/English) or Multilingual (Korean/English/Japanese) proficiency a plus
• Additional Requirements: Comply with PPE requirements and be able to work in both office and manufacturing environments; hands-on support of equipment; prompt and regular attendance; flexibility to work adjusted shifts; travel up to 20%

Nice to Have

• Battery production knowledge a plus
• Knowledge of IATF16949 standards a plus
• Knowledge of Minitab, Six Sigma, 8D problem solving methodology a plus
• Bilingual Korean/English or Multilingual Korean/English/Japanese proficiency a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Paid time off, including vacation & paid holidays
• Ability to earn compensatory time off
• Industry leading benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Shift premium (when assigned)
• 401K plan with company match
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)