AESC is looking to add a Construction Quality Engineer to our team operating in the US region.

• Full-Time
• Hybrid Regional, central office Florence South Carolina
• 15% Travel to out TN and KY sites

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 AESC continues to expand its battery manufacturing capabilities to meet the growing demand from automotive OEM partners, we are embarking on a significant expansion of our engineering teams. This includes the critical role of Quality Engineer, Construction, who will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our new facilities meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency. The position is based at our Gigafactory in Bowling Green, Kentucky, one of the key sites for our production efforts.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of our construction projects, ensuring that every aspect of the build process adheres to stringent quality standards. You will be responsible for developing and implementing a robust QA/QC program tailored to each site, driving a quality-first culture, and ensuring compliance with all relevant codes and specifications. Your work will directly impact on the smooth launch and operational efficiency of our new facilities.

You will collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders, including consultants, contractors, subcontractors, commissioning agents, and vendors, to ensure the highest quality outcomes. Your expertise in quality assurance, coupled with your ability to navigate complex construction environments, will be essential in delivering projects that not only meet but exceed industry standards.

What You Will Do 

• Utilize Comprehensive Understanding: Apply your thorough knowledge of standards, specifications, and applicable codes, particularly those related to manufacturing and utility equipment and material installation. This includes adhering to ASTM, ASME, and ISO standards relevant to construction.
• Assist QA/QC Program Development: Contribute to creating the site-specific QA/QC program by developing procedures for quality control and quality assurance, such as Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Control Plans (QCPs).
• Drive Quality Culture: Promote a "right first time" and continuous improvement mindset by implementing regular training sessions for staff and contractors on quality best practices and lessons learned from previous projects.
• Create Quality Metrics: Develop and track metrics such as First Pass Yield (FPY), Defect Density, and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) to measure quality performance throughout the construction project cycle.
• Ensure Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements by conducting regular audits and reviews of construction practices and documentation.
• Establish Relationships: Build and sustain working relationships with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, commissioning agents, and vendors to ensure the QC Program is followed, facilitating regular coordination meetings and quality walkthroughs.
• Execute and Verify Inspections: Conduct and verify inspections on materials, equipment, and installation activities on site, ensuring they align with approved design drawings, specifications, and methods. This includes overseeing critical inspections such as concrete pour quality, structural steel installation, and utility connections.
• Perform Completion Checks: Conduct final inspections to verify that completed work meets all requirements before sign-off, utilizing checklists for punch list items and substantial completion criteria.
• Document QC Activities: Maintain comprehensive daily QC reports, including inspection results, equipment statuses, material compliance, and records of non-conformance and corrective actions.
• Review Contractor Work: Evaluate contractor inspections and third-party testing results to ensure alignment with site requirements, focusing on areas like soil compaction tests, weld inspections, and electrical installations.
• Witness and Oversee Tests: Witness and oversee critical tests, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), pressure tests, and functional tests of installed systems, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.
• Manage Inspection Status and Authorize Installations: Ensure inspection status control within your area of responsibility, authorizing acceptance of installations only after verifying compliance with standards and specifications.
• Implement and Monitor Test Plans: Obtain relevant documentation and ensure the correct implementation of Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), regularly reviewing and updating them based on project progress and findings.
• Handover Documentation: Assist in the preparation and coordination of final handover documentation, ensuring that QC documents, test reports, and inspection reports are complete and accurate for project turnover.
• Evaluate Daily Reports: Review contractor’s Daily Construction Reports (DCRs) for accuracy and completeness, ensuring they reflect the day’s activities and any issues encountered.
• Oversee Punch Lists: Create and manage the completion of construction punch lists, coordinating with contractors to address and rectify any outstanding issues before project closeout.
• Incorporate Quality Techniques: Apply quality techniques and best practices, such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), to minimize construction defects and improve overall project quality.

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 401K, 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
• 401K 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

Occasional domestic and international travel required.

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. 

What You Need

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in engineering with at least two years of experience in one of the following fields: field engineering, installation, startup, commissioning, or quality control activities.
• Knowledge of Construction Quality: Understanding of the construction quality process, including means and methods, material characteristics, installation procedures, and tolerances, with a focus on multi-discipline codes and standards.
• Experience with Mission-Critical Facilities: Experience in managing the quality of mission-critical facilities.
• Code Research Skills: Ability to research and interpret various codes, standards, and specifications related to manufacturing, utility equipment, and material installation.
• Microsoft 365 Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft 365 platform, including Power BI, Visio, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Higher mid-level proficiency in Excel is essential.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on working environment.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy and completeness in quality documentation and inspections.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Construction Drawings Proficiency: Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and understand the construction design process.

What is “Nice to Have”?

• ASQ – Certified Quality Auditor Certification or Similar
• Journeyman Level Certification
• Project Management Experience
• High Level of Knowledge related to:
  • ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems - Requirements
  • ISO 14001: Environmental Management Systems - Requirements with Guidance for Use
  • ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems - Requirements with Guidance for Use
  • ASME B31.1: Power Piping
  • ASME B31.3: Process Piping
  • ASME Section VIII: Pressure Vessels
  • API 650: Welded Tanks for Oil Storage
  • API 653: Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction
  • ASTM A36/A36M: Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
  • ASTM C150/C150M: Standard Specification for Portland Cement
  • ANSI A10.32: Personal Fall Protection Used in Construction and Demolition Operations
  • Eurocodes (EN 1990 to EN 1999): Structural Design Standards
  • BS 5950: Structural Use of Steelwork in Building (UK)
  • BS 8110: Structural Use of Concrete (UK)
  • AS/NZS 3000: Electrical Installations (Australia/New Zealand)
  • AS 3600: Concrete Structures (Australia)
  • NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC, USA)
  • NFPA 101: Life Safety Code (USA)
  • International Building Code (IBC, USA)
  • National Building Code of Canada (NBC)
  • IEEE Standards (e.g., IEEE 802.3 for Ethernet)
  • SMACNA Standards for HVAC Systems
  • OSHA Standards (USA)
  • AWS D1.1/D1.1M: Structural Welding Code (Steel) by the American Welding Society
  • Lean Six Sigma / PMI